Senior/Lead VFX Artist

Summary

Join Keywords Studios, a leading provider of creative and technical services to the gaming industry, as a VFX Artist! Contribute meaningfully to innovative game titles, working alongside a dynamic team. Your work will play a key role in upholding Keywords Studios' high-quality standards. Opportunities exist for Lead and Senior VFX Artists with management and mentorship responsibilities. We offer competitive salaries, benefits, flexible work arrangements, and a fully remote option. Relocation packages are available for Lead VFX Artists. We are committed to diversity and inclusion.

Requirements

• Extensive experience (at least 5 years) contributing to AAA projects, showcasing high-quality VFX work and technical expertise
• A stellar portfolio that inspires and highlights your exceptional skills, creativity, and artistic talent
• Outstanding communication, interpersonal, problem-solving, and organizational abilities, enabling effective collaboration across diverse teams
• Proficient in VFX tools such as Houdini and Substance Designer, with extensive experience using Unreal Engine or proprietary game engines
• Ability to guide VFX work to enhance gameplay and elevate key aspects of the player experience
• Skilled in pre-visualizing and prototyping innovative VFX techniques to consistently raise the quality bar
• Drive the development and optimization of VFX, rendering, and material pipelines, maintaining a strong focus on performance and efficiency
• Be a resident of the UK or open to relocation (relocation package can be provided and supported by us for Leads)

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the art director, studio leads, and clients to establish and uphold the artistic vision and style guide for VFX work
• For Lead VFX Artists: Manage and mentor a team of VFX artists, fostering their growth through inspiring direction and constructive feedback that aligns with the project’s artistic vision
• For Senior VFX Artists: Serve as a key contributor, providing expertise to elevate the quality of VFX work and mentoring junior team members where appropriate
• Advocate for the role of VFX in enhancing the game experience, consistently identifying opportunities to push the boundaries of visual storytelling
• Demonstrate deep knowledge of VFX principles, a keen sense of timing, and meticulous attention to detail
• Showcase a passion for crafting cutting-edge VFX, including set-piece events, ambient effects, and gameplay-driven visuals that define the unique identity of each project
• Actively contribute to building a collaborative and innovative art culture, helping to onboard new team members and championing the studio’s core values
• Partner closely with technical teams to develop efficient, stable, and state-of-the-art VFX pipelines, contributing to the advancement of new tools and technologies

Preferred Qualifications

Experience partnering with recruitment and studio leadership teams to identify and support the hiring of top-tier talent

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits
• Projects aligned with your expertise
• Collaborate with industry leaders on AAA titles
• Professional growth opportunities
• Flexible work arrangements
• Fully Remote opportunity
• Dedicated to diversity and inclusion
• Additional perks: cycle-to-work, IT schemes, pensions, healthcare, social events, and more