VFX Artist (Unannounced Title)
Wargaming
Job Position(s): VFX Artist (Unannounced Title)
Design, create and implement stunning VFX to enhance the dramatic performance of vehicles and characters and breathe life into our world.
Collaborate with Animation and Design to support gameplay requirements.
Work alongside the VFX Team and Art Director to deliver innovation and drive quality.
Precisely optimize in-game VFX to hit performance metrics finely balanced with visual quality.
Help design, construct, document and implement new pipelines and processes.
Help to support off-site development partners.
Assist with planning within this discipline.
Solid production experience in games, ideally across several shipped titles.
Strong portfolio of high-quality, real-time in-game VFX.
Proficiency in 3ds Max or Maya.
Significant experience with Unreal Engine 4 or 5.
Strong understanding of particle systems, physics, shaders and post process effects.
Excellent verbal and written skills, and be able to both take critique and give feedback internally and externally in a professional manner.
Strong time management and an organized approach to tasks, optimization, and asset handling.
Experience with Houdini.
Traditional art skills (drawing, painting, sculpting, photography).
Concept skills – Ability to visualize and concept with this discipline.
BA in art related field or equivalent experience.
Passion for games and an awareness of current industry trends.
Onsite (Guildford studio).
This role is not eligible for relocation/immigration support.
5 weeks of Annual Leave per calendar year – increasing over time to a maximum 30 days per year, with the ability to buy up to an additional 5 days through our holiday buy scheme
Additional paid time off (Birthday Leave, Marriage Leave, Compassionate Leave)
Sick Leave Compensation and enhanced Maternity & Paternity Leave Benefits
Dog-friendly office
Onsite canteen (with an endless supply of free snacks and drinks)
Video games area
Family coverage for Private Medical Insurance (pre-existing conditions are covered), Life Insurance, Pension scheme offering a matched 4% tax free employee contribution
Mental well-being program (iFeel)
Wellbeing perks (Mental Health Days, Dedicated Well-being room, Team of Mental Heath First Aiders)
Career development and education opportunities within the company
Employee discounts via Perkbox
Personal Wargaming Gaming Account
Company events (including events for partners/children)
Seniority Awards
Referral program – you can recommend the best talents to the Company and receive a reward
DPS Games, a Wargaming company, is one of the main European hubs for game development with 25 years of experience on the market
To learn more about our studio in Guildford, follow this link: https://dpsgames.com/studio
Please submit your CV in English to ensure smooth processing and review.
Please include a portfolio with your application showcasing high-quality, real-time in-game VFX. We’re particularly interested in examples that demonstrate your ability to create visually impactful effects that enhance gameplay, communicate game mechanics clearly, and align with a cohesive visual style.
Design, create and implement stunning VFX to enhance the dramatic performance of vehicles and characters and breathe life into our world.
Collaborate with Animation and Design to support gameplay requirements.
Work alongside the VFX Team and Art Director to deliver innovation and drive quality.
Precisely optimize in-game VFX to hit performance metrics finely balanced with visual quality.
Help design, construct, document and implement new pipelines and processes.
Help to support off-site development partners.
Assist with planning within this discipline.
Solid production experience in games, ideally across several shipped titles.
Strong portfolio of high-quality, real-time in-game VFX.
Proficiency in 3ds Max or Maya.
Significant experience with Unreal Engine 4 or 5.
Strong understanding of particle systems, physics, shaders and post process effects.
Excellent verbal and written skills, and be able to both take critique and give feedback internally and externally in a professional manner.
Strong time management and an organized approach to tasks, optimization, and asset handling.
Experience with Houdini.
Traditional art skills (drawing, painting, sculpting, photography).
Concept skills – Ability to visualize and concept with this discipline.
BA in art related field or equivalent experience.
Passion for games and an awareness of current industry trends.
Onsite (Guildford studio).
This role is not eligible for relocation/immigration support.
5 weeks of Annual Leave per calendar year – increasing over time to a maximum 30 days per year, with the ability to buy up to an additional 5 days through our holiday buy scheme
Additional paid time off (Birthday Leave, Marriage Leave, Compassionate Leave)
Sick Leave Compensation and enhanced Maternity & Paternity Leave Benefits
Dog-friendly office
Onsite canteen (with an endless supply of free snacks and drinks)
Video games area
Family coverage for Private Medical Insurance (pre-existing conditions are covered), Life Insurance, Pension scheme offering a matched 4% tax free employee contribution
Mental well-being program (iFeel)
Wellbeing perks (Mental Health Days, Dedicated Well-being room, Team of Mental Heath First Aiders)
Career development and education opportunities within the company
Employee discounts via Perkbox
Personal Wargaming Gaming Account
Company events (including events for partners/children)
Seniority Awards
Referral program – you can recommend the best talents to the Company and receive a reward
DPS Games, a Wargaming company, is one of the main European hubs for game development with 25 years of experience on the market
To learn more about our studio in Guildford, follow this link: https://dpsgames.com/studio
Please submit your CV in English to ensure smooth processing and review.
Please include a portfolio with your application showcasing high-quality, real-time in-game VFX. We’re particularly interested in examples that demonstrate your ability to create visually impactful effects that enhance gameplay, communicate game mechanics clearly, and align with a cohesive visual style.
Project Type: Various Projects
Job Date: Full Time
Compensation: Paid - Salary
Union Status: Non-Union
Job Description:
Job Overview
DPS Games is a Wargaming studio, proudly backed by the global success of titles like World of Tanks. Based in Guildford, we are part of one of the world’s leading free-to-play PC game companies, with the resources and experience to support ambitious, long-term development.
We’re currently building our next big project: an epic-scale, sci-fi fantasy, free-to-play game focused on delivering cinematic visual quality and a rich, immersive world.
In the early stages of pre-production and prototyping, we’re looking for a passionate and skilled VFX Artist to help define the look and feel of key visual effects that enhance gameplay and storytelling. You’ll play a hands-on role in building high-quality visuals that strike the right balance between creativity and clarity, working closely with the team to bring the world to life in meaningful ways. In this position you will be working within a multidisciplinary team of developers in a global community, and will have the ability to both share your hard-earned knowledge and continue to develop your skill set by learning from your teammates.
Reports to
Lead Technical Artist
What will you do?
What are we looking for?
What additional skills will help you stand out?
Work mode
Benefits
Benefits and perks are tailored to the local market and culture. Our benefits in Guildford include:
Important
Job Overview
DPS Games is a Wargaming studio, proudly backed by the global success of titles like World of Tanks. Based in Guildford, we are part of one of the world’s leading free-to-play PC game companies, with the resources and experience to support ambitious, long-term development.
We’re currently building our next big project: an epic-scale, sci-fi fantasy, free-to-play game focused on delivering cinematic visual quality and a rich, immersive world.
In the early stages of pre-production and prototyping, we’re looking for a passionate and skilled VFX Artist to help define the look and feel of key visual effects that enhance gameplay and storytelling. You’ll play a hands-on role in building high-quality visuals that strike the right balance between creativity and clarity, working closely with the team to bring the world to life in meaningful ways. In this position you will be working within a multidisciplinary team of developers in a global community, and will have the ability to both share your hard-earned knowledge and continue to develop your skill set by learning from your teammates.
Reports to
Lead Technical Artist
What will you do?
What are we looking for?
What additional skills will help you stand out?
Work mode
Benefits
Benefits and perks are tailored to the local market and culture. Our benefits in Guildford include:
Important
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