VFX Artist (All levels) - Contract

PLAYGROUND GAMES LTD; United Kingdom; 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 involves creating stunning visual effects that enhance gameplay in a beloved franchise. You will work in a hybrid model, collaborating with a diverse team to bring creative ideas to life while optimizing performance. If you are passionate about video games and have a portfolio showcasing your real-time VFX work, this is your chance to contribute to an exciting project in a supportive and inclusive environment.

Benefits

Relocation Assistance

Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives

Career Development Opportunities

Collaborative Work Environment

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability in creating high-quality real-time VFX.
• Strong knowledge of 3D software and animation techniques.

Responsibilities

• Create and integrate high-quality VFX assets for gameplay mechanics.
• Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams for seamless integration.

Skills

Real-time VFX

3D Software (Houdini, 3DS Max, Maya)

Animation Knowledge

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Education

Portfolio of VFX Work

Tools

Houdini

3DS Max

Maya

Job description

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:

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

WHAT YOU'LL BRING:

1. A portfolio demonstrating high-quality real time VFX work.
2. Knowledge of a 3D software such as Houdini, 3DS Max and Maya.
3. A self-motivated team player, with good communication skills and a desire to learn and improve.
4. Passion for video games and the gaming industry.

This is a fantastic opportunity to make world-class game with an established, talented, and collaborative team at one of the industry’s most exciting first-party game studios.

Playground Games is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, we believe that diversity and inclusion fuels creativity. We are dedicated to creating a safe, comfortable and welcoming working environment.

We strive to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the diverse voices of our team members. It drives our innovation and connects us closer to our players. We are committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion across age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.

At Playground Games we recognise the importance of self-development, career progression, well-being and retention of our colleagues. We celebrate difference and welcome everyone to join us and to be themselves at work.

If you require any reasonable accommodation to apply for this position, please contact us on [e-mail]