Lead VFX Artist — Drive AAA visuals for blockbuster games

Impleo; Barcelona; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Digital Legends, an Activision studio in Barcelona, seeks a Lead VFX Artist to shape AAA-quality visual effects for high-profile titles. You will lead a diverse team, design and implement particle effects, and collaborate with designers and programmers to elevate the player experience.

The role requires expert knowledge of real-time VFX tools, console experience, and a proven track record of leadership in a game studio. Fluency in English and strong communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience creating real-time VFX for AAA games.
• Leadership experience in a VFX team is a plus.
• Strong English communication and collaboration abilities.

Responsibilities

• Design, create and implement particle effects and systems.
• Create astounding visual effects that communicate essential game information.
• Push technical boundaries for AAA-worth VFX across projects.
• Collaborate with artists, designers and programmers to ensure high-quality VFX.
• Improve tools by proposing new features and providing usability feedback.
• Guide and develop team members, fostering growth and collaboration.
• Provide artistic feedback and ensure consistent VFX quality.
• Communicate risks, mitigations, and updates across the studio.
• Manage VFX assets and maintain naming conventions.

Skills

Real-time VFX expertise

Console titles experience

Portfolio of VFX

Engine optimization

Team collaboration

VFX management/naming

Creative problem solving

Communication skills

English proficiency

Team leadership

Organization & delegation

Senior/Expert game studio experience

Tools

Shuriken

Particle Graph

Cascade

Niagara

Proprietary engine

Job description

Digital Legends, an Activision studio in Barcelona, seeks a Lead VFX Artist to shape AAA-quality visual effects for high-profile titles. You will lead a diverse team, design and implement particle effects, and collaborate with designers and programmers to elevate the player experience.

The role requires expert knowledge of real-time VFX tools, console experience, and a proven track record of leadership in a game studio. Fluency in English and strong communication are essential.