Rebellion is looking for a Lead VFX Artist to join the VFX team on an upcoming unannounced project in early development. You'll define the creative vision and technical direction to deliver industry-leading real-time visual effects.
What You'll Do
- Define the creative vision and technical direction for real-time visual effects across the project.
- Guide, inspire, and mentor a team of VFX artists, ensuring high-quality standards and consistent visual language.
- Partner with art, design, and engineering leadership to align VFX with gameplay, storytelling, and overall project goals.
- Establish and maintain efficient workflows, pipelines, and best practices to keep the team productive and scalable.
- Provide clear feedback, support career growth, and foster a collaborative, creative environment.
- Own the delivery of VFX content at scale, balancing visual impact with performance budgets and platform requirements.
What We're Looking For
- Extensive professional experience in real-time VFX.
- Portfolio demonstrating exceptional artistry, technical mastery, and a cohesive visual style.
- Leadership experience guiding teams of VFX artists, providing mentorship, and setting standards for quality and efficiency.
- Expert proficiency with industry-standard tools (Blender, Photoshop, Substance, After Effects, Houdini, Embergen, or equivalents).
- Deep knowledge of particle systems, textures, simulations, and optimisation strategies for real-time performance.
- Ability to define and communicate a clear vision for VFX that enhances gameplay and narrative.
- Strong cross-discipline collaboration skills, with experience aligning VFX direction with art, design, and code.
- Proven ability to solve complex technical challenges and establish scalable workflows and pipelines.
- Experience with project planning, source control, and documentation.
Technical Stack
- Blender
- Photoshop
- Substance
- After Effects
- Houdini
- Embergen
- Asura (proprietary engine)
Team & Environment
You will be the Lead role within our growing VFX team.
Benefits & Compensation
- 22 days holidays + Christmas closure (typically 4 days) & Bank holidays (increasing with service)
- Private Medical Insurance, healthcare cash plan, including dental and Vision
- Life Assurance, Income Protection & Critical Illness Cover
- Enhanced Family Leave
- Interest Free, Tax-Free loans
- Enhanced Pension Scheme
- EAP a range of Mental Health and Wellbeing Support
- Wide range of discounts, freebies, and social events
Work Mode
This role is hybrid, based in our Oxford, UK location.
Rebellion fosters an open, friendly, and creative atmosphere, encouraging innovation. We are actively recruiting for a diverse team and continue to add to our culture of growth and inclusion.
