VFX Artist

Frontier Developments plc; Hartford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading game development company in the UK is looking for a talented VFX Artist to join their team. In this role, you will create stunning effects to enhance gameplay and storytelling using proprietary tools. You will collaborate closely with various teams to deliver high-quality visuals while focusing on both aesthetic and technical aspects of VFX. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

Benefits

Success-based annual bonus

Share option schemes

Private family healthcare

Flexitime working hours

Enhanced maternity/paternity leave

In-house subsidised catering

Cycle to Work scheme

Free bike servicing

Social activities and events

Qualifications

• Demonstrated portfolio of high-level VFX work.
• Deep understanding of real-time game engines and particle systems.
• Proactive approach to problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teams to create high-quality effects.
• Ensure VFX are efficient and impactful.
• Partner with artists and designers for visuals.

Skills

VFX principles

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Maya expertise

Photoshop

After Effects

Houdini

Problem-solving

Tools

Cobra engine

Janga Suite

Job description

Overview

We’re seeking a talented VFX Artist to join our VFX team to help bring our next generation of immersive experiences to life. This is a multi-faceted role that requires a strong grasp of VFX principles and a passion for creating stunning, believable effects that elevate gameplay and visual storytelling.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the VFX team to plan and deliver realistic and stylised VFX using our proprietary game engine (Cobra) and tools.
• Create high-quality effects such as fire, smoke, explosions, debris, and clouds using our in-house particle editor and other tools.
• Influence the development of internal technologies and tools.
• Work closely with Art and Design teams on all VFX aspects of game development.
• Partner with artists, designers, animators, and programmers to achieve next-gen visuals.
• Ensure VFX are efficient, performant, and creatively impactful.
• Demonstrate strong portfolio or experience as a VFX Artist with high-level VFX skills.
• Deep understanding of VFX principles: gameplay, shape, timing, motion, contrast, colour, and composition.
• Strong attention to detail and observational skills for creating authentic and dynamic effects.
• Solid knowledge of real-time game engines and particle systems.
• Ability to balance aesthetic and technical aspects of VFX.
• Proactive and inquisitive approach to problem-solving.
• Great communication and collaboration skills.
• Awareness of memory and performance considerations in VFX creation.
• Proficiency in Maya, Janga Suite, Photoshop, After Effects, Houdini, or equivalent industry-standard software.
• Awareness of industry technology trends.
• Bonus if you have:
  • Knowledge of game lighting and full-screen FX systems.
  • Experience in the film industry working in real-time environments.

Wellbeing is a big focus at Frontier, and we are continually evolving how we can support our people. We encourage a healthy work/life balance and provide a range of wellbeing activities, initiatives and sessions to support both mental and physical health.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, which includes a success-based annual bonus, share option schemes, life assurance, private family healthcare, flexitime working hours, enhanced maternity/paternity leave, in-house subsidised catering, support with relocation, a Cycle to Work scheme, free bike servicing, and social activities and events. We strive to create an environment where everyone can fully demonstrate their capability and potential. If you therefore need any reasonable adjustments to support you during the recruitment process, please speak to your Talent Acquisition representative.