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Senior VFX Artist

4 Hours ago • 4-8 Years • Technical Art

Job Summary

Job Description

Lighthouse Games seeks a Senior VFX Artist to lead the creation of impactful visual effects for their AAA game. Responsibilities include collaborating with teams to design and implement VFX, optimizing assets using industry-standard tools (Maya, Houdini, Unreal Engine), mentoring junior artists, refining VFX workflows, and ensuring seamless integration with gameplay. The ideal candidate possesses proven game VFX experience, a strong understanding of visual effects principles, and proficiency in relevant software. They will also be passionate about mentoring and fostering a collaborative environment.
Must have:
  • Proven game VFX experience
  • Proficient in Maya, Houdini, Unreal Engine
  • Strong understanding of VFX principles
  • Collaboration & communication skills
  • Mentoring junior artists
Good to have:
  • Unreal Engine's Niagara VFX system
  • Houdini & EmberGen experience
  • Shader programming (HLSL or UE4/5 visual scripting)
Perks:
  • 25 Days Holiday + Birthday Day Off
  • Studio Shutdown (Christmas/New Year)
  • Discretionary Bonus Scheme
  • Private Pension Scheme
  • Private Healthcare
  • Health & Well-being Benefits
  • Dental Care
  • Optical treatments
  • Mental Health Support

Job Details

Description

Lighthouse Games is a newly established AAA studio located in Leamington Spa, driven by a team of elite professionals and an exciting vision to create a groundbreaking game. At Lighthouse, we foster an environment that supports creativity and collaboration, allowing you to produce exceptional work and hone your craft. As a Senior VFX Artist, you will be at the forefront of enhancing our games' visual experiences through cutting-edge effects that captivate our players.

In this role, you will collaborate with various teams to conceptualise and implement high-calibre visual effects that align with our artistic goals. Your expertise will not only help shape the aesthetic of our projects but also serve as a guiding light for our junior artists, helping them grow and thrive in their roles.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Work alongside the Art Director and interdisciplinary teams to design and create impactful VFX that elevate gameplay and storytelling.
  • Develop and optimise VFX assets using industry-standard tools, ensuring they meet artistic and technical specifications.
  • Contribute to the refinement of VFX workflows and pipelines, enhancing overall productivity and output quality.
  • Mentor junior artists within the team, providing insights and constructive feedback to enhance their skill sets.
  • Engage with Technical Artists and developers to ensure seamless integration of VFX into the gameplay environment.
  • Stay current with industry trends in VFX technology and techniques, sharing knowledge and innovations with the team to foster growth.
  • Participate in creative reviews and critiques to uphold a high standard of quality for all VFX assets produced.

Requirements

  • Proven experience in creating VFX for video games, demonstrated through a well-curated portfolio (ideally real-world effects: rain, smoke, dust clouds, fire etc.)
  • Strong understanding of visual effects principles, including dynamics, simulation, and compositing techniques.
  • Proficient in using software tools like Maya, Houdini to produce VFX content.
  • Experience with game engines such as Unreal Engine, particularly in implementing and optimising visual effects.
  • Ability to work collaboratively across teams, with excellent communication skills.
  • A passion for mentoring and cultivating talent among junior staff members.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Familiarity with Unreal Engine, particularly the Niagara VFX system.
  • Experience with Houdini and EmberGen for advanced visual effects.
  • Knowledge of shader programming (HLSL or visual scripting for UE4/5) for creating custom effects.

Benefits

  • 25 Days Holiday, plus 1 day for your birthday
  • Studio Shutdown between Christmas and New Year
  • Discretionary Bonus Scheme
  • Private Pension Scheme
  • Private Healthcare
  • Health and Well-Being Benefits
  • Dental Care
  • Optical treatments
  • Mental Health Support

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About The Company

Lighthouse is a game development company, and our ambition is to create a studio that embodies what it means to be at the bleeding edge of video game development – a studio that enables developers to create the best work of their career, in an environment that feels truly collaborative.


We are a home for ambitious developers who value collaboration and possess a determination to deliver quality. We want talent to flourish in our state-of-the-art studio and welcome experienced developers with a passion for mentoring. Our studio is a great environment for new talent to grow and develop their careers because they will be part of an outstanding studio with a long, bright future, where they can learn from the best. 


As a growing AAA development studio, we are actively searching for talent and by joining Lighthouse you will work with some of the leading lights in AAA game development, who will support you in creating the best work of your career in an environment which fosters openness and respect.

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