Lead VFX Artist: Unreal Engine 5, AAA Games (Hybrid)

DECK 13 Interactive; United States; Remote; USD 100,000 - 133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Office in Frankfurt

Language courses

Remote work allowances

Deutschlandticket subsidy

Probonio vouchers

Mental health platform access

Learning & development budget

28 days vacation + holidays

Job summary

DECK 13 Interactive is seeking a Senior VFX Lead to guide a team crafting high‑fidelity real‑time visuals in Unreal Engine 5. You’ll set quality targets, define pipelines, and partner with Tech, Art, Design, and Production to ship AA/AAA titles.

Applicants should have 8+ years in VFX for games, a strong showreel, and a track record of mentoring artists while driving cutting‑edge real-time techniques. Frankfurt office + relocation options available.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of professional VFX experience in games.
• 2+ years leading or mentoring a team (Senior/Lead).
• Portfolio/showreel demonstrating real-time VFX across styles.
• Strong CG pipeline and feedback skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the VFX team to deliver high-quality visuals in Unreal Engine.
• Contribute hands-on to VFX quality targets.
• Establish pipelines, processes, and planning with Tech, Art, and Design leadership.
• Collaborate with Production to scope features and ensure timely delivery.
• Drive cross-departmental alignment to solve visual/technical blockers.

Skills

VFX leadership

VFX experience

CG pipelines & feedback

Mentoring artists

Real-time VFX trends

Tools

Unreal Engine 5

Niagara

Job description

DECK 13 Interactive is seeking a Senior VFX Lead to guide a team crafting high‑fidelity real‑time visuals in Unreal Engine 5. You’ll set quality targets, define pipelines, and partner with Tech, Art, Design, and Production to ship AA/AAA titles.

Applicants should have 8+ years in VFX for games, a strong showreel, and a track record of mentoring artists while driving cutting‑edge real-time techniques. Frankfurt office + relocation options available.