Lead VFX Artist for AAA Games

Raven Software; Town of Middleton (WI); On-site; USD 99,000 - 184,000; Full time

Job summary

Raven Software in Middleton, WI is seeking a Lead VFX Artist to guide a world-class team in creating industry-leading visual effects for AAA titles. You will own VFX development initiatives, mentor artists, and collaborate across disciplines to deliver impactful gameplay and cinematics.

This onsite role requires 8+ years in VFX with 2+ in a lead capacity, strong engine and particle tools experience (Unreal/Unity), and a portfolio of real-time effects.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of Visual Effects experience with 2+ years in a Lead role on real-time projects.
• Proven ability to mentor artists and drive a team to high-quality, scalable VFX.
• Expertise with game engines and particle systems, and a strong reel demonstrating AAA standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead a VFX team to design and implement compelling particle effects and systems.
• Drive quality and performance of VFX for environments, gameplay, and cinematics.
• Prototype VFX systems, materials, and workflows to match gameplay needs.
• Mentor artists, collaborate with designers/programmers, and maintain open communication.
• Plan team goals, track milestones, and communicate risks and updates to the studio.

Skills

Lead VFX Team

Unreal/Unity

Particle Effects

Shader Development

Team Mentorship

Communication

Tools

Unreal Engine

Unity

Maya

Houdini

Photoshop

After Effects

Substance Designer

EmberGen

Job description

Raven Software in Middleton, WI is seeking a Lead VFX Artist to guide a world-class team in creating industry-leading visual effects for AAA titles. You will own VFX development initiatives, mentor artists, and collaborate across disciplines to deliver impactful gameplay and cinematics.

This onsite role requires 8+ years in VFX with 2+ in a lead capacity, strong engine and particle tools experience (Unreal/Unity), and a portfolio of real-time effects.