Lead VFX Artist

Are you an experienced Lead VFX Artist ready to create stunning real-time effects for a major new AAA game?

This is an exciting opportunity to join a world-renowned studio working on an ambitious, story-driven RPG set in a beloved fantasy universe. You’ll lead a talented team of VFX Artists, driving the creation of visually spectacular effects that enhance storytelling, immersion, and gameplay.

What you’ll be doing:

• Leading and mentoring a team of VFX Artists, fostering collaboration, creativity, and technical excellence
• Designing and implementing impactful real-time VFX that bring cinematic and gameplay moments to life
• Driving innovation by researching and prototyping new workflows, tools, and technologies
• Collaborating closely with design, environment, cinematic, and gameplay teams to achieve cohesive and immersive visuals
• Overseeing performance optimisation and ensuring VFX assets are efficient across multiple platforms
• Managing external partners, reviewing outsourced assets, and maintaining high quality standards
• Coordinating with production and creative leadership to ensure alignment with project milestones and delivery goals
• Helping to maintain and evolve an efficient, scalable production pipeline

What we’re looking for:

• 8+ years of experience in game development as a VFX Artist, with at least one shipped AAA title in a lead or senior role
• Advanced expertise in Unreal Engine 5 and real-time VFX creation
• Strong background in Houdini and VFX pipeline development
• Excellent understanding of PBR workflows, shader creation, real-time rendering, and lighting
• Skilled in both real-time and baked simulations, with experience in performance optimisation and debugging
• Proven track record of mentoring and developing team members
• Strong communication and cross-disciplinary collaboration skills
• A portfolio demonstrating mastery of visual effects for games (applications without a portfolio cannot be considered)

If you are a Lead VFX Artist looking to take your career to the next level and want to play a key role in shaping a visually breathtaking RPG experience, this opportunity could be the perfect fit for you. Apply now, or reach out to Joe McKernan – jm@skillsearch.com