Senior VFX Artist

Rebellion; Runcorn; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package

Private Medical Insurance

Enhanced Pension Scheme

Life Assurance

Job summary

Rebellion is seeking an experienced Senior VFX Artist to lead real-time visual effects for a new large-scale shooter project. Work across concept to final implementation, in collaboration with design, art and code leadership to shape gameplay and storytelling.

You will mentor junior artists, push for high-quality effects, and help establish efficient pipelines while ensuring performance budgets. The role supports relocation to Oxford, Warwick, or Runcorn with full relocation assistance.

Qualifications

• Proven professional experience in real-time VFX.
• Strong portfolio showing timing, artistry, and technical execution.
• Experience mentoring or supporting junior artists and setting high craft standards.

Responsibilities

• Drive high-quality real-time visual effects from concept to final implementation.
• Collaborate with design, art and code leadership to shape gameplay experiences.
• Mentor junior and mid-level artists and share best practices.
• Establish efficient workflows and pipelines for the VFX team.
• Contribute to documentation and effect libraries for the team.
• Maintain performance budgets and optimize effects for gameplay.

Skills

Real-time VFX

Mentoring

Team collaboration

Pipeline knowledge

Tools

Blender

Photoshop

Substance

After Effects

Houdini

Embergen

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

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

The VFX team is responsible for all visual effects developed in Rebellion's games. Not only particle effects, but screen post effects, material effects, mesh destruction effects and UI effects, developed in Rebellion's proprietary engine “Asura”.

This is a fantastic opportunity for anyone eager to embark on their path toward becoming a Lead VFX Artist!

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

• 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.

Requirements

• 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 take abstract concepts, design goals, or high-level direction and translate them 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

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!

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.

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.

Find out more about us here

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