Lead VFX Artist – AAA Games, Barcelona

Infinity Ward Inc.; Barcelona; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Activision's Barcelona studio is seeking a Lead VFX Artist to lead real-time VFX development for AAA titles, collaborating across art, design and engineering to create impactful particle effects. You will guide the VFX team, optimize effects for console and PC, and push the boundaries of what is technically possible to bring cinematic visuals to life.

This role requires strong leadership, a portfolio of real-time VFX work, and fluency in English, within a studio focused on delivering

Qualifications

• Senior/Expert level with VFX lead experience.
• Strong English communication and collaboration skills.
• Experience leading a VFX team in a video game studio.

Responsibilities

• Design, create and implement particle effects and systems.
• Collaborate with artists, designers and programmers to ensure high-quality VFX.
• Lead and mentor VFX artists, fostering growth and collaboration.
• Optimize effects for console and PC platforms.
• Proactively improve tools and workflows.

Skills

Real-time VFX

Team leadership

English proficiency

Communication skills

VFX pipelines

AAA experience

Tools

Shuriken

Niagara

Cascade

Particle Graph

Job description

Activision's Barcelona studio is seeking a Lead VFX Artist to lead real-time VFX development for AAA titles, collaborating across art, design and engineering to create impactful particle effects. You will guide the VFX team, optimize effects for console and PC, and push the boundaries of what is technically possible to bring cinematic visuals to life.

This role requires strong leadership, a portfolio of real-time VFX work, and fluency in English, within a studio focused on delivering