Senior/Lead VFX Artist

Summary

Join Keywords Studios, a leading provider of creative and technical services for the gaming industry, as a talented VFX artist. Contribute to innovative game titles, working alongside a dynamic team of creative professionals. You will play a key role in upholding the high-quality standards and exceptional service that Keywords Studios is renowned for. This is an opportunity to make an impact in the gaming industry and help shape the future of gaming.

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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• Drive the development and optimization of VFX, rendering, and material pipelines, maintaining a strong focus on performance and efficiency

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
• Cycle-to-work, IT schemes, pensions, healthcare, social events, and more