Lead VFX Artist
HybridOxford, England, United Kingdom or Warwick, England, United Kingdom
Job Summary
Define the creative vision and technical direction for real-time visual effects across the project, guiding a team of artists to ensure high-quality standards and consistent visual language. Partner with art, design, and engineering leadership to align VFX with gameplay and storytelling while establishing efficient workflows and pipelines within the proprietary "Asura" engine. Own the delivery of VFX content at scale, balancing visual impact with performance budgets, and provide clear feedback to foster the career growth of the team. This role involves shaping project-specific processes for an upcoming unannounced title, offering direct influence on construction and pipeline requirements.
Required Qualifications
- Extensive professional experience in real-time VFX
- Portfolio that demonstrates exceptional artistry, technical mastery, and a cohesive visual style
- Leadership experience guiding teams of VFX artists
- Expert proficiency with industry-standard tools (Blender, Photoshop, Substance, After Effects, Houdini, Embergen, or equivalents)
- Deep knowledge of particle systems, textures, simulations, and optimisation strategies for real-time performance
- Ability to define and communicate a clear vision for VFX that enhances gameplay and narrative
- Strong cross-discipline collaboration skills, with experience aligning VFX direction with art, design, and code
- Proven ability to solve complex technical challenges and establish scalable workflows and pipelines
- Experience with project planning, source control, and documentation
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