Senior VFX Artist

Rebellion co; Oxford, Warwick, Runcorn; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

22 days holidays + Christmas closure &

Private Medical Insurance

Health care cash plan (dental/vision)

Life Assurance

Enhanced Pension Scheme

EAP - mental health & wellbeing

Discounts & social events

Job summary

Rebellion is seeking an experienced Senior VFX Artist to join our growing VFX team and contribute to a large‑scale shooter project. You will work on real‑time VFX using Asura, shaping particles, post effects, materials, and UI visuals across studios in Oxford, Warwick or Runcorn.

You will own complex effects from concept to implementation, mentor junior artists, and help optimize pipelines for performance while maintaining a high standard of artistry.

Qualifications

• Proven professional experience in real-time VFX with a strong portfolio.
• Ability to translate concepts into polished, performant effects.
• Experience mentoring or supporting junior artists.

Responsibilities

• Drive high‑quality real‑time VFX and set technical benchmarks.
• Own complex effects from concept to implementation with performance in mind.
• Collaborate with design, art, and code leadership to shape gameplay.
• Mentor junior and mid‑level artists and share best practices.
• Identify technical challenges and improve pipelines and workflows.
• Contribute to documentation and effect libraries for the team.

Skills

Real-time VFX

Houdini

Embergen

Blender

After Effects

Texture work

Collaboration

Mentoring

Performance optimization

Tools

Blender

Photoshop

Substance

After Effects

Houdini

Embergen

Job description

Senior VFX Artist

We are looking for an experienced Senior VFX Artist who is seeking their next exciting challenge to join a passionate and growing VFX team and work on a large‑scale project crafted by a seasoned team renowned for developing exceptional shooters.

The VFX team is responsible for all visual effects in Rebellion’s games: particle effects, screen post effects, material effects, mesh destruction effects, and UI effects, all developed in Rebellion’s proprietary engine “Asura”.

This position can be based out of any of our studios in Oxford, Warwick or Runcorn. We offer a relocation package that includes moving assistance, temporary accommodation, and full support to ensure a smooth transition.

Responsibilities

• Drive the creation of high‑quality real‑time visual effects, setting both artistic and technical benchmarks for the team.
• Take ownership of complex effects work—from concept to final implementation—ensuring clarity, performance, and visual impact.
• Collaborate with design, art, and code leadership to shape gameplay experiences and maintain a cohesive project vision.
• Mentor and support junior and mid‑level artists, sharing best practices and fostering growth across the team.
• Anticipate technical challenges, propose creative solutions, and help establish efficient workflows and pipelines.
• Contribute to documentation, reference gathering, and effect libraries, ensuring resources remain clear and accessible for the wider team.

Qualifications

• Proven professional experience in real‑time VFX, with a portfolio that demonstrates exceptional timing, clarity, artistry, and technical execution.
• Advanced proficiency with industry‑standard tools such as Blender, Photoshop, Substance, and After Effects (or equivalent software).
• Deep understanding of particle system design, texture workflows, and real‑time performance optimisation.
• Strong experience with simulation tools like Houdini and Embergen (or similar) for creating complex flipbook assets and simulations.
• Ability to translate abstract concepts, design goals, or high‑level direction into polished, performant effects that enhance gameplay and storytelling.
• A track record of collaborating effectively across design, art, and code to influence and deliver on a cohesive project vision.
• Experience mentoring or supporting junior and mid‑level artists, sharing knowledge, and setting high standards for craft.
• Familiarity with pipelines, profiling, source control, and performance budgets, with the ability to identify and solve technical challenges proactively.

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!

Right to Work Statement

This role is only open to applicants who have the permanent right to work in the UK. We are unable to provide or take over visa sponsorship, either now or in the future. Applicants must therefore be able to demonstrate their ongoing eligibility to work in the UK without the need for employer sponsorship.