Lead Real-Time VFX Artist for Games

Placements24; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary & bonuses

Medical, dental, vision

Generous PTO / flexible hours

Professional growth opportunities

Dynamic studio culture in Tembisa

Relocation assistance

Access to cutting-edge tools

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Lead VFX Artist for our client studio in Tembisa, Gauteng, focusing on real-time VFX for ambitious games. You will lead a team, drive visual style, and collaborate with engineers to deliver high-fidelity effects across multiple projects.

Ideal candidates have 6+ years in game VFX with a strong portfolio, expertise in Unreal/Unity, and shader/particle experience. Relocation support available.

Qualifications

• 6+ years in game VFX with lead or senior experience.
• Portfolio showing real-time VFX for shipped titles with particle systems and shaders.
• Proficiency in Maya/3ds Max, Substance Painter, Unreal and Unity.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of VFX artists, guiding quality and technical efficiency.
• Develop real-time VFX for games including particles, fluids, shaders, and env effects.
• Establish pipelines and visual quality standards for VFX creation.
• Collaborate with directors, designers, and engineers to integrate VFX.
• Optimize VFX for performance across target platforms.
• Create proof-of-concept VFX to explore new directions.
• Manage VFX asset pipeline and integration into the game engine.
• Stay current with industry trends and real-time VFX practices.

Skills

VFX leadership

Real-time VFX

Particle systems

Shaders

Unreal Engine

Unity

Niagara

Shader Graph

Pipeline optimization

Art direction

Education

Bachelor's in Computer Graphics or related

Tools

Maya

3ds Max

Substance Painter

Unreal Engine

Unity

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Lead VFX Artist for our client studio in Tembisa, Gauteng, focusing on real-time VFX for ambitious games. You will lead a team, drive visual style, and collaborate with engineers to deliver high-fidelity effects across multiple projects.

Ideal candidates have 6+ years in game VFX with a strong portfolio, expertise in Unreal/Unity, and shader/particle experience. Relocation support available.