Lead VFX Artist

Rebellion co; Oxford, Warwick, Runcorn; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holidays 22 days

Medical Insurance

Life Assurance

Pension

Family Leave

Interest Free Loans

Mental Health Support

Discounts & Social events

Job summary

Rebellion is seeking a Lead VFX Artist to lead a growing VFX team across an upcoming project at early development stages. You will set the technical direction for real-time visuals, mentor artists, and ensure VFX aligns with gameplay and narrative while balancing performance budgets.

The role offers placement at our Oxford, Warwick or Runcorn studios with relocation support and a flexible, collaborative environment in a world-class team.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in real-time VFX with a strong artistic and technical portfolio.
• Experience leading and mentoring VFX teams to deliver high-quality effects.
• Ability to align VFX with gameplay, storytelling and design goals.
• Strong communication and collaboration across art, design and code.

Responsibilities

• Define the creative vision and technical direction for real-time VFX across the project.
• Guide, inspire, and mentor a team of VFX artists to maintain quality and consistency.
• Partner with art, design and engineering leadership to align VFX with gameplay and narrative.
• Establish workflows, pipelines and best practices for scalable production.
• Provide feedback and support career growth within a collaborative environment.
• Own delivery of VFX content at scale within budget and platform requirements.

Skills

Real-time VFX

Leadership

Mentorship

Cross-discipline collaboration

Tools

Blender

Houdini

After Effects

Substance

Job description

We want you to #JOINTHEREBELLION!

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 mo-cap studio, we create board games, publish books, and through 2000AD, publish comics and graphic novels such as the amazing Judge Dredd.

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 Rebellions games. Not only particle effects, but screen post effects, material effects, mesh destruction effects and UI effects developed in Rebellions propriety engine “Asura”.

You'll play a pivotal role in shaping project‑specific processes and delivering industry‑leading VFX for exciting new titles, giving you a direct influence on the construction and pipeline requirements.

This is an incredible opportunity for those eager to take on the challenge of providing impactful leadership and mentorship, fostering the development and career growth of a talented team.

This position can be based out of any of our studios in Oxford, Warwick or Runcorn, offering flexibility, collaboration, and the chance to work with a world‑class team! We can provide a relocation package, including moving assistance, temporary accommodation, and full support to ensure a smooth transition to your new environment.

Responsibilities

• Define the creative vision and technical direction for real-time visual effects across the project.
• Guide, inspire, and mentor a team of VFX artists, ensuring high‑quality standards and consistent visual language.
• Partner with art, design, and engineering leadership to align VFX with gameplay, storytelling, and overall project goals.
• Establish and maintain efficient workflows, pipelines, and best practices to keep the team productive and scalable.
• Provide clear feedback, support career growth, and foster a collaborative, creative environment.
• Own the delivery of VFX content at scale, balancing visual impact with performance budgets and platform requirements.

Qualifications

• Extensive professional experience in real-time VFX, with a portfolio that demonstrates exceptional artistry, technical mastery, and a cohesive visual style.
• Leadership experience guiding teams of VFX artists, providing mentorship, and setting standards for quality and efficiency.
• Expert proficiency with industry‑standard tools (Blender, Photoshop, Substance, After Effects, Houdini, Embergen, or equivalents).
• Deep knowledge of particle systems, textures, simulations, and optimisation strategies for real‑time performance.
• Ability to define and communicate a clear vision for VFX that enhances gameplay and narrative.
• Strong cross‑discipline collaboration skills, with experience aligning VFX direction with art, design, and code.
• Proven ability to solve complex technical challenges and establish scalable workflows and pipelines.
• Experience with project planning, source control, and documentation, ensuring the VFX team operates smoothly within studio and departmental pipelines.

Benefits

• 22 days holidays + Christmas closure (typically 4 days) & Bank holidays (increasing with service at 5 years – one day each year until you reach 31 days)
• Private Medical Insurance, healthcare cash plan, including dental and Vision
• Life Assurance, Income Protection & Critical Illness Cover
• Enhanced Family Leave
• Interest Free, Tax‑Free loans
• Enhanced Pension Scheme
• EAP a range of Mental Health and Wellbeing Support
• Plus loads more… including a wide range of discounts, freebies, and social events!

Life at Our Oxford HQ

Our riverside headquarters in Oxford places you a short walk away from the city centre. Renowned for its rich historical backdrop and esteemed educational institutions, Oxford offers a unique blend of tradition and modernity, with its beautiful architecture and green spaces.

Oxford also boasts excellent transport links, making it easy to navigate both the city and the wider country. The city’s train station, just a short walk from our studio, offers frequent services to London, as well as direct routes to major cities like Birmingham, Manchester, and Reading and we also offer free parking at the studio.

Our open‑plan office promotes teamwork and innovation, with regular interaction with senior management and other departments, alongside access to free hot drinks, a handy tuck shop onsite and a range of local pubs, cafes and dining options nearby helping make every workday enjoyable!