Lead VFX Artist

Rebellion; Runcorn; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A video game development company in the UK is seeking a Lead VFX Artist to shape and mentor the VFX team. This pivotal role encompasses defining the creative vision for projects and guiding team members to ensure high-quality output. Candidates should have extensive VFX experience and leadership skills, with proficiency in industry-standard tools. The position offers a competitive benefits package and the potential for remote working arrangements.

Benefits

22 days holidays plus bank holidays

Private Medical Insurance

Enhanced Pension Scheme

Income Protection

Mental Health Support

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in real-time VFX with a strong portfolio.
• Experience guiding teams and setting quality standards.
• Deep knowledge of particle systems and optimization strategies.

Responsibilities

• Define the creative vision for visual effects across projects.
• Guide and mentor a team to uphold quality standards.
• Establish efficient workflows and best practices.

Skills

Real-time VFX experience

Leadership and mentorship

Expert proficiency with Blender

Expert proficiency with Photoshop

Cross-discipline collaboration

Tools

Blender

Photoshop

Substance

After Effects

Houdini

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.

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.

We believe in the power of face-to-face collaboration and encourage working from our Oxford headquarters. However, we understand that flexibility matters, so we’re open to discussing remote options based on individual needs if you are based in the UK. We can provide a relocation package, including moving assistance, temporary accommodation, and full support to ensure a smooth transition to your new environment.

Requirements

• 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

We offer an extensive benefits package to our team including:

• 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!

Inside Rebellion

Whichever team you join at Rebellion we are proud of our open, friendly, and creative atmosphere. We love what we do, and we have fun doing it! As a big indie developer, we have complete creative freedom over our titles which allows us to work on a massive variety of projects across all the major platforms.

We are actively recruiting for a diverse team and continue to add to our culture of growth and inclusion. Rebellion encourages innovation in all areas, and we look forward to hearing how you can help us to be better. We encourage all demographics of culture, gender, ethnicity, neurodiversity and beyond, because a representative team makes better products.