VFX Artist (All levels) - Contract

TN United Kingdom; England; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a talented VFX Artist to join their innovative team on a contract basis. This role offers the opportunity to work on the beloved Fable franchise, creating stunning visual effects that enhance gameplay. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in 3D software and a passion for the gaming industry. With a hybrid work model in place, you will collaborate with a diverse team to bring your creative ideas to life. If you are a self-motivated individual eager to contribute to exciting projects, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Relocation Assistance

Flexible Work Schedule

State-of-the-art Facilities

Qualifications

• Experience with 3D software for creating VFX assets.
• Strong communication skills and a team-oriented mindset.

Responsibilities

• Create and integrate high-quality VFX assets for gameplay.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure seamless VFX integration.

Skills

3D Software Knowledge

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Passion for Video Games

Tools

Houdini

3DS Max

Maya

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VFX Artist (All levels) - Contract, Warwickshire

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Warwickshire, United Kingdom

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Other

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Yes

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28.04.2025

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12.06.2025

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Playground Games are looking for a VFX Artist to join our Fable team on a contract basis.

ABOUT US:

As a first-party Xbox Game Studio, we are passionate about making genre-defining games that are accessible, beautiful, and, most of all, fun. We are excited to be rebooting the much-loved Fable franchise and are expanding our diverse team to create a new classic in the action RPG genre.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

As a VFX Artist, you will create high-quality VFX, elevate the visuals of Fable and deliver strong creative ideas, while communicating and collaborating with the wider team.

You have an appreciation of a broad range of art styles and are able to apply your knowledge of animation, dynamics and rendering to real-time visuals and offline visual targets.

This is a contract role based at our state-of-the-art facilities in Royal Leamington Spa. We have a hybrid work model in place with a minimum of 3 days a week in studio. Relocation assistance is available if required.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Create and integrate high-quality VFX assets that complement gameplay mechanics, environment, and character design, while optimizing for performance and memory considerations.
• Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to ensure seamless VFX asset integration and address VFX-related issues.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING:

• Knowledge of a 3D software such as Houdini, 3DS Max and Maya.
• A self-motivated team player, with good communication skills and a desire to learn and improve.
• Passion for video games and the gaming industry.