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Lead VFX Artist
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For 30 years we've been creating incredible video games at our multiple studios, but Rebellion is more than just games. We have our own film and motion-capture studio, we create board games, publish books, and through 2000AD, publish comics and graphic novels such as the amazing Judge Dredd.
About the Role
We are on the lookout for a Lead VFX Artist to join our passionate and growing VFX team to work on an upcoming unannounced project at the early stages of development.
The VFX team is responsible for all visual effects developed in Rebellion's games, including particle effects, screen post effects, material effects, mesh destruction effects, and UI effects, all developed in Rebellion’s proprietary engine "Asura".
This position will allow you to play a pivotal role in shaping project-specific processes and delivering industry-leading VFX for new titles, giving you direct influence on construction and pipeline requirements.
This is an incredible opportunity for you to take on leadership and mentorship, foster growth within a talented team, and collaboratively shape the future of our visual effects. The position can be based in any of our studios in:
- Oxford
- Warwick
- Runcorn
We offer:
- Flexibility in collaboration
- World-class team opportunities
- A relocation package (including moving assistance, temporary accommodation, and full support for a smooth transition to your new studio environment).
- Hybrid work options that respect both collaboration values and personal preferences.
While we encourage face-to-face collaboration and working from our Oxford headquarters, we are open to discussing hybrid options determined by individual needs.
Responsibilities
- Define the creative vision and technical direction for real-time visual effects across a project
- Guide, inspire, and mentor a team of VFX artists, ensuring the highest quality standards and a consistent visual language
- Collaborate with art, design, and engineering leadership to align VFX with gameplay, storytelling, and project goals
- Establish and maintain efficient workflows, pipelines, and best practices to enhance productivity and scalability
- Provide clear feedback and nurture career growth, fostering a collaborative, creative environment
- Own the delivery of VFX content at scale while balancing visual impact with performance budgets and platform requirements
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Requirements
- Extensive professional experience in real-time VFX, showcased in yourportfolio with exceptional artistry, technical mastery, and cohesive visual style
- Leadership experience comprising:
- Guiding teams of VFX artists
- Providing mentorship
- Setting standards for quality, efficiency, and consistency
- Proficient expertise using industry-standard tools:
- Blender
- Photoshop
- Substance
- After Effects
- Houdini
- Embergen, or equivalents
- In-depth knowledge of:
- Particle systems
- Textures
- Simulations
- Optimisation strategies for real-time performance
- Ability to:
- Define and communicate a clear creative VFX vision
- Enhance gameplay and narrative
- Strong cross-discipline collaboration with real-world experience in:
- Aligning VFX direction with art, design, and code
- Proven capability to:
- Solve complex technical challenges
- Establish scalable workflows and pipelines
- Experience covering:
- Project planning
- Source control systems
- Documentation, ensuring smooth team integration within studio and departmental pipelines
Benefits
We offer a comprehensive benefits package:
- 31+ days holiday (including 22 paid days, 4 closure days, bank holidays plus additional days upon reaching 5 years of service).
- Private Medical Insurance including dental and vision care.
- Life Assurance, Income Protection & Critical Illness Cover
- Enhanced Family Leave entitlements
- Interest-free, tax-free loans
- Enhanced Pension Scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) consisting of:
- Mental Health Support
- Wellbeing Services
- Exciting perks and social events!
Life at Our Oxford Headquarters
Our river-side Oxford HQ is just a short stroll from the bustling city centre. Oxford is known for its historic charm, prestigious educational institutions, and scenic beauty, blending seamless antiquity with modern progress.
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Or Gideon's Wharf, our office is conveniently located, and the city delivers exceptional transport links. With ease of access from the train station, just a short walk away, you can take frequent trips to London, Birmingham, Manchester, and Reading.
We also offer free parking at the studio.
Our open-plan office prioritizes teamwork and innovation, encouraging regular interaction with senior leadership and various departments. You’ll enjoy free hot drinks, onsite tuck shops, plus convenient access to cafés, pubs, and dining options nearby.
Inside Rebellion
At Rebellion we cherish our open, friendly, and creative atmosphere. We love what we do and have fun along the way!
As a leading indie studio, we enjoy complete creative freedom, working on a wide range of captivating projects across all major platforms.
Our size, stability, and diverse in-house expertise create a holdout unmatched indie environment. We do things our way, and that’s how we thrive on our success.
Our culture is inclusive, supportive and pushed by our people-centric values, ensuring every employee can grow creative career opportunities.
We uphold the importance of work-life balance, and our team enjoys a supportive, creative, yet relaxed and friendly work environment. Expect well managed projects paired with tailor-made benefits to foster physical and mental wellbeing.
About Rebellion
Rebellion actively recruits a diverse team and continues to grow its culture of inclusion. We encourage:
- Innovation in all areas
- The voice of all cultures, genders, ethnicities, and beyond
- Neurodiversity champions
Because a representative team makes better products.
If you feel interested in joining Rebellion but this role doesn’t align with your expertise, we welcome speculative applications. Check out our [Live Vacancies] section to browse other exciting roles.
[Visit our Careers Website here] to stay informed and engaged with our employment opportunities.
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