Lead VFX Artist (UE5) – AAA Real-Time Effects

Hangar 13 Games; Brighton; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading game development studio in Brighton, UK, is seeking a highly skilled Lead VFX Artist. The role requires deep expertise in Unreal Engine 5 and involves defining artistic and technical standards for visual effects while guiding a team. Responsibilities include collaborating with design and engineering departments, innovating in real-time effects, and mentoring artists. Candidates should have at least 7 years of VFX experience and a strong portfolio showcasing their skills. This position demands strong leadership and collaborative abilities, and requires being on-site at least three days a week.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of VFX experience in the games industry, including at least 2 shipped AAA titles.
• Strong understanding of real-time rendering and particle systems.
• Proven leadership experience managing and mentoring a VFX team.

Responsibilities

• Push visual fidelity of VFX using UE5's latest features.
• Collaborate with technical artists to expand UE5's VFX toolset.
• Manage and mentor a team of VFX artists.

Skills

Expert-level proficiency in Unreal Engine 5

Leadership experience in VFX

Strong portfolio showcasing high-fidelity real-time UE5 VFX

Cross-discipline collaboration

Tools

Houdini

Unreal Sequencer

Job description

A leading game development studio in Brighton, UK, is seeking a highly skilled Lead VFX Artist. The role requires deep expertise in Unreal Engine 5 and involves defining artistic and technical standards for visual effects while guiding a team. Responsibilities include collaborating with design and engineering departments, innovating in real-time effects, and mentoring artists. Candidates should have at least 7 years of VFX experience and a strong portfolio showcasing their skills. This position demands strong leadership and collaborative abilities, and requires being on-site at least three days a week.