VFX Artist

Keywords Studios Plc; United States; Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Keywords Studios is expanding its team with AAA VFX artists for console projects. The role is permanent and full-time, located in Singapore (preferred hybrid) with options for Malaysia or Indonesia (remote).

You'll collaborate with a seasoned art team, delivering bespoke VFX, pre-visualising techniques, and ensuring a high-quality real-time pipeline across platforms.

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ production experience as a VFX artist on AAA console titles.
• Proficiency in Maya and game engines.
• Strong understanding of shaders and rendering pipeline as it relates to VFX.
• Experience with Houdini is a plus.
• A VFX reel demonstrating technical and visual ability.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Skills

VFX experience

Creative thinker & problem solver

Communication skills

Collaboration

Eye for quality and detail

Tools

Maya & game engines

Houdini

Shaders & rendering pipeline knowledge

Job description

Keywords Studios Singapore is currently looking to expand its team. We’re currently calling for expressions of interest from AAA, experienced VFX Artists. These opportunities can be located in either Singapore (Preferred - Hybrid), Malaysia, or Indonesia (Remote). This is a permanent, full time position.

Keywords Studios is a global leader providing art services to AAA Publishers. Our work can be seen across many of the top selling titles on console and PC. We’ve secured an exciting AAA IP project and anticipating further project announcements early in 2026. You’ll get to work alongside Matt Bell our Studio Art Director who’s previously worked with Krome Studios, Ubisoft, and Bandai Namco.

Requirements

• Makes a significant and direct contribution to the creation of bespoke, original and industry leading VFX for AAA console.

• Understands the value that VFX can add to all aspects of the player experience.

• Creates set piece events, ambient and gameplay related VFX that give each product unique character.

• Partner’s closely with the technical teams to deliver an efficient, stable, state of the art VFX pipeline and consistently strive for excellence that demonstrates work at the cutting edge.

• Is a champion for VFX and constantly looks for opportunities where their work can enhance the game.

• Pre-Visualise’s and prototype cutting edge VFX techniques.

• Documents & communicates clear technical guidelines for VFX creation and real-time implementation to the team.

• Maintains and communicates a strong knowledge of innovative game production technologies and the capabilities/limitations of these technologies as they relate to the project goals.

Requirements

• At least 2+ years’ production experience as a VFX artist in the games industry working on cutting edge AAA console titles.
• Advanced skills in games development software such as Maya & games engines
• Understanding of shaders and the rendering pipeline as it relates to VFX.
• Previous experience with or understanding of Houdini , a distinct advantage.
• In-depth knowledge of VFX principals and good sense of timing and staging.
• To be a creative thinker and problem solver with excellent communication skills.
• Have the ability and willingness to accept and follow directions, and to collaborate productively with others.
• A VFX reel demonstrating outstanding visual and technical ability.
• An exceptional eye and drive for quality and detail.

Benefits

Only those with relevant working rights for Singapore, Malaysia, and Indonesia will be considered. Sponsorship and relocation is not being offered as part of this package.

Our Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) Commitment: Keywords Studios is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, ethnicity, religion or belief, sex, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. If you require any adjustments during the process please let us know in your application. We are committed to creating a dynamic work environment that values diversity and inclusion, respect and integrity, customer focus, and innovation. We especially welcome applications from candidates of underrepresented groups in the industry.

Role Information: EN

Studio: Keywords Studios

Location: APAC, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia

Area of Work: Art

Service: Create

Employment Type: Permanent

Working Pattern: Full Time, In-Office