Senior VFX Artist

IOI; Brighton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A gaming development company in Brighton seeks a VFX Artist to shape the visual identity of their new project. You will create stunning visual effects, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality elements in a timely manner. Required qualifications include experience in VFX, strong portfolio, and expertise in GPU particle systems. The position emphasizes in-person collaboration in a supportive work environment, aiming to enhance creativity and project quality.

Qualifications

• Experience in VFX (games or film) is a must.
• Strong reel/portfolio showing executed Real-Time FX.
• Expertise in scriptable GPU particle systems (Niagara or VFX Graph).
• Ability to create all FX art.

Responsibilities

• Create all art needed for visual effects including FX concept.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure a cohesive game experience.
• Work closely with the production team to deliver high-quality FX on time.
• Mentor and coach other artists.

Skills

Real-Time FX work

Scriptable GPU particle systems

Animation and motion of real-world objects

Creating visual effects

Job description

IO Interactive is an independent videogame development and publishing company with studios in Copenhagen, Malmö, Barcelona, Brighton and Istanbul. As the creative force behind some of the most talked-about multiplatform video games in the last decade, we are dedicated to creating unforgettable characters and experiences – all powered by our award‑winning proprietary Glacier technology.

A passion for fantasy worlds has long been ingrained in our studio, and at last, we can announce that we have embarked on a journey into that beloved realm. With a party of veteran IOI guild members and new wizards and sorceresses of the industry, we are building an ambitious new IP for console and PC that will revolutionize the online fantasy RPG genre. If you share a similar passion for creating welcoming, heartfelt, bold, and impactful worlds, join us, and together we will write the next chapter in IOI's history.

As a VFX Artist, you will play a key role in shaping the visual identity of our Project Fantasy. Leveraging your extensive experience in game visual effects, you will create stunning, engaging visual elements that enhance the overall gaming experience.

What you will do :

• Create all art needed for the visual effects, including FX concept, prototype, and final FX, as well as models, textures, materials, camera effects, animations, and particles.
• Collaborate with other discipline teams to ensure the creation of a cohesive game experience.
• Collaborate with the Art Director to establish and drive the visual style and atmosphere for Project Fantasy FX.
• Work closely with the production team to adhere to schedules and deliver high‑quality FX in a timely manner.
• Mentor and coach artists you work with.

Who you are :

Experience in VFX (games or film) is a must, with shipped AAA game titles considered a significant advantage.

• Must have a strong reel / portfolio showing executed Real‑Time FX work.
• Expert in scriptable GPU particle systems (Niagara, VFX Graph, or similar).
• Possess a critical eye for the timing, animation, and motion of real‑world objects and visual FX, with the ability to bring dramatic FX to life with flair.
• Demonstrate good instincts for both realistic and stylized FX.
• Exhibit the ability to create all art needed for the FX.

Who we are :

IO Interactive is an independent videogame development and publishing company with studios in Copenhagen, Malmö, Barcelona, Istanbul and Brighton. As the creative force behind some of the most talked-about multiplatform video games in the last decade, we are committed to creating unforgettable characters and experiences – all powered by our award‑winning, proprietary Glacier technology.

IOI is a studio that values in‑person collaboration. Being together helps us focus our collective energy on our immediate goals. For us, being both in‑office as well as connected across our studios helps us integrate our teams faster, strengthen relationships, and improve knowledge‑sharing. We believe that the more time we spend together, the more quality and progress we achieve for our games and players.

We know that to achieve those goals, we need courage, talented people, and a great working environment – and we do our utmost to have all of that. Across our multiple studios, we’re working on several projects. Crucially, though, we’re all one team. We value the work and impact that each person brings to the table, and we actively encourage new ideas, whilst listening to your insights along the way.

We have a dedicated team of People Managers who look after you as an individual and as an employee. With more than 40 nationalities, we know that everyone is different, and we are proud to have a reputation as a friendly workplace with highly talented people.

Learn more about Project Fantasy.