VFX Artist

VFX Artist in Sheffield

We’re looking for a talented and highly experienced VFX Artist to take on a lead role with high responsibility at a world-renowned studio. If you like the sound of this, keep reading for details.

As a VFX Artist at this studio in Sheffield you should be passionate about VFX design as you will be responsible for defining the visual style for all VFX across the project and driving the team forward to project completion.

It’s a great time to join this AAA studio as they work on ground-breaking games for some of the world’s biggest publishers and some well-loved game franchises. As a part of the team you will get to enjoy flexible working hours, loads of social events, onsite gym, game jams and free snacks onsite!

Please note this role is remote within Europe only.

VFX Artist responsibilities:

• Work with the Art Director to set art style for the project
• Create concepts to establish the VFX direction
• Work with level designers and gameplay teams to create impressive VFX
• Research emerging VFX trends and technology
• Create technical documentation for VFX production and implementation
• Develop new and improve existing technologies to improve VFX
• Handle the VFX pipeline

Essential requirements for this role in Sheffield:

• Significant experience with Real Time VFX for video games in a Senior/Lead VFX role
• Strong understanding of real-time VFX tools
• Experience with creating 3D assets in 3D packages
• Excellent knowledge of Photoshop and Aftereffects
• Understanding of real-time VFX principles
• Have worked on two or more shipped AAA games in a Senior or Lead role

Do you think you’d be a good fit for the role? Get in touch today with Joe on jm@skillsearch.com to discuss the opportunity, or apply online by submitting your CV below now.

Please be aware that while we would love to respond to every application we receive, due to high numbers we cannot guarantee this. We do however appreciate any time you invest into the application and will make sure to get in touch should anything in future more closely fit your skillset.

Tags: VFX Artist, Senior VFX Artist, Lead VFX Artist, Game VFX, AAA Games, Sheffield Jobs

A little bit about the city: Sheffield

Sheffield is a big city with the feel of a small town, with a booming creative industry that has been recognised as the best in the North, this vibrant city welcomes talent and innovation. Lying partly within the Peak District, Sheffield has been nicknamed ‘The Outdoor City’ allowing plenty of opportunity for adventure, from mountain biking to visiting a tropical greenhouse. Sheffield also boasts a wealth of culture including theatres and the National Videogame Museum. Thanks to strong transport links, Sheffield is also easily reached from other major cities such as Leeds and Nottingham.

Years of experience and salary levels are shown purely as a guide. We will only consider applications from candidates that can demonstrate the skills or experience required for the role.

Please be aware that while we would love to respond to every application we receive, due to high numbers we cannot guarantee this. We do however appreciate any time you invest into the application and will make sure to get in touch should anything in future more closely fit your skillset.