Lead VFX Artist

10 Months ago • All levels • Technical Art

Job Summary

Job Description

Lead VFX Artist for AAA console game, must have shipped title, strong communication, in-depth Unreal Engine experience and passion for cutting-edge VFX.
Must have:
  • Shipped AAA Title
  • Unreal Engine
  • VFX Artist Lead
  • Strong Communication
Good to have:
  • Houdini Experience
  • Substance Designer
  • VFX Pipeline
  • Team Management
Perks:
  • Free Lunches
  • Dog-Friendly Office

Job Details

Description

Studio Gobo is an established AAA games studio, part of the Keywords family. Our team has worked on multiple world class projects for companies such as Guerrilla Games, Arkane, Warner Bros, Ubisoft, Disney and Tencent. Projects include Redfall, Hogwarts Legacy, For Honor, Marvel Super Heroes: Guardians of the Galaxy and Star Wars: Rise Against the Empire playsets for Disney Infinity 3.0.

The Lead VFX Artist will drive the creation of high quality VFX as it applies to real-time technology for a AAA console game. This is an opportunity to combine experience, passion and management skills working with and building a talented team on a world class project.

Studio Gobo is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We offer you a comprehensive benefits package and an award-winning environment to work in, rating 4.7 out of 5 stars for employee satisfaction on glassdoor.com!

Requirements

A Lead VFX Artist at Studio Gobo:

  • Work closely with the art director, studio leads and client to maintain or establish the artistic vision and style guide for the VFX work.
  • Manage and mentor a small team of VFX Artists, developing their skills and providing inspiring direction and constructive critique that aligns with the artistic vision of the project.
  • Be a champion for VFX, constantly looking for opportunities where VFX can enhance the game.
  • In-depth knowledge of VFX principals, a good sense of timing and an eye for detail.
  • Have a passion for the creation of cutting edge VFX including set piece events, ambient and gameplay related VFX that give each project a unique character.
  • Play an active role in fostering a collaborative art culture within the team, onboarding new members, instilling the core values of the studio and ensuring excellence.
  • Partner closely with the technical teams to deliver an efficient, stable, state of the art VFX pipelines and steer the development of new tools.

Things we'd love to see from you:

  • Prior experience as a Lead VFX Artist with at least one shipped AAA title to your credit at this level.
  • A world class portfolio including work that inspires us and showcases your ability and talent.
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, problem solving and organisational skills that allows you to collaborate productively across different teams.
  • Experience working with recruitment and studio leadership team to identify talent and assist in the process for hiring.
  • Understanding of VFX tools such as Houdini, Substance Designer and in-depth experience with Unreal Engine or proprietary game engines.
  • Steer the VFX work so it accentuates gameplay and other aspects of the player experience.
  • Ability to pre-visualise and prototype cutting edge VFX techniques to continually push the team to ever higher quality levels.
  • Drive both VFX, rendering and material pipelines for the VFX team with a close eye on performance.

Benefits

When you join Studio Gobo you can expect to enjoy a unique culture. Whether its participating and relaxing with one of our wellness benefits or discussing the latest games over lunch cooked by our in-house chef. The Studio knows that it’s the best people that make the best games and this is what Studio Gobo invests in. Below you will find all the benefits and perks you can enjoy as a Studio Gobo team member.

  • Holidays - 22 days’ annual leave entitlement, plus 3 days’ studio closure over the Christmas period, giving a total of 25 days paid annual leave plus all 8 UK bank holidays.
  • Bonus Anniversary Holidays - An additional day of annual leave for each year’s anniversary working at Studio Gobo, to a maximum of 5 extra days!
  • Generous Annual Bonuses
  • Visa & Relocation Package - For qualified employees, we will pay for the visa costs for you and your family. We will also provide you with a relocation allowance.
  • Company Pension Scheme – Employer contribution matching award-winning pension scheme provided by NEST under the UK governments automatic enrolment scheme.
  • Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP) - ESPP is an easy way for staff to get involved in entry level company ownership or make a small profit on savings.
  • Private Medical Insurance Scheme – Full private medical cover provided by BUPA Private Healthcare.
  • Group Life Insurance
  • Private Dental Insurance Scheme – Full private dental cover provided under our Dental plan company scheme.
  • Group Income Protection
  • EAP - Employee Assistance Program that assists employees with personal problems and/or work-related problems that may impact their work, health, mental and emotional wellbeing.
  • Volunteer Time Off ‘Studio Gobo in the Community’ – Spend one day per year on full pay volunteering for the non-profit organisation of your choice.
  • Cycle & Tech Scheme – Receive up to £3000 worth of goodies as part of this salary sacrifice scheme.
  • Eye-care Vouchers – Free eye tests.
  • Train Travel Season Ticket Loan – Interest-free company loan to spread the cost of an annual season ticket.
  • Health and Wellbeing Allowance - £50 per month to spend on your choice of a range of healthy activities.
  • Fast Growing Studio – Plenty of room for career advancement
  • Industry Conferences Budget – A generous annual studio conferences budget. Many of our employees benefit from attending conferences such as GDC, UnrealFest or SIGGRAPH, THU, Develop etc every year.

Perks

  • Inspire & Motive Programme - Offering training opportunities, inspiring workshops and industry conferences.
  • Free locally roasted Coffee & Speciality Teas
  • Gobo Cereal Bar – Extensive granola, muesli and breakfast cereal selections.
  • Full Chefs Kitchen & Equipment – Free use of our large full-sized chef’s kitchen ideal for whipping up a quick snack or a culinary feast.
  • World Famous Free Lunches – Every Friday our studio enjoys a studio lunch together. Cooked in-house by our very own chef with meat, vegan and gluten free options available every week.
  • Fresh Fruit & Healthy Snacks – Provided every day, with a suggestion board for new treats!
  • Pastries, Cakes & Doughnuts – For the odd naughty pleasure.
  • Soft Drinks Fridge – A large range of free chilled soft drinks.
  • Gobo Beer & Wine Fridge – Free beers, ales and wine and even the odd gin and tonic! Grab a beer at our end of week Show and Tell sessions and see what everybody else in the company has been up to!
  • In-house Social Clubs – There are lots of ways to socialise with your colleagues here! From day one you’re invited to join in clubs for D&D fans, board games, bouldering, drawing nights, yoga, cooking club – the list goes on and there is always space open for new members!
  • Extensive Video Game & Book Library – Borrow a game, a book or even a whole console.
  • Spacious Industrial Chic Studio Space – Many visitors comment on what an amazing studio space we have. We’ve invested a lot of time, thought and money into our studio. And we get to work in this space every day. Our working environment makes an incredible difference in our mood and productivity.
  • Dogs with Jobs – Studio Gobo is a dog-friendly employer. Bring doggo into the studio to meet and hang out with the rest of the team any time!
  • Project Wrap Parties, Cinema Nights & Team Nights Out – We work hard together so it’s good to let off steam and spend some time together seeing what the wonderful city of Brighton & Hove has to offer.
  • Monthly Studio Social Nights – Once per month the studio plays host to the biggest party in Brighton & Hove (probably). The drinks fridge is open for all. Invite a loved one to join us for food, drinks and anything in an array of board games, Smash Bros tournaments or even a bit of karaoke.
  • Summer Festival – Every year on a hot summer’s afternoon, we all leave work early to enjoy the sun with company organised pop-up diner, cocktail shack, bouncy castle, face painting and other fun amenities. The whole family is invited to spend the day coming to socialise with us, on us :)

Keywords Studios is dedicated to following a well-established Equal Opportunities Policy. We endeavour to create a workplace which provides for equal opportunities for all employees and potential employees.

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Role Information: EN
Studio: Studio Gobo
Location: Europe, United Kingdom, Brighton
Area of Work: Game Development
Service: Create
Employment Type: Full time, Permanent
Working Pattern: In-office, Hybrid, Remote

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Studio Gobo is renowned for working on acclaimed and award winning games and with the best publishers and game creators. A Keywords Studio.

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