VFX Artist

12 Hours ago • All levels • Vfx

Job Summary

Job Description

DPS Games, a Wargaming studio, is seeking a VFX Artist for an unannounced project. The role involves designing, creating, and implementing stunning VFX for an epic-scale military sci-fi fantasy game with cinematic visual quality. Responsibilities include collaborating with animation and design teams, optimizing in-game VFX for performance and visual quality, and assisting in developing new pipelines. The ideal candidate will have strong production experience in games, a portfolio of high-quality real-time in-game VFX, proficiency in 3ds Max or Maya, and significant experience with Unreal Engine 4 or 5. The position is based in Guildford, United Kingdom, and is on-site.
Must have:
  • Strong production experience in games
  • High-quality real-time in-game VFX portfolio
  • Proficiency in 3ds Max or Maya
  • Experience with Unreal Engine 4/5
  • Understanding of particle systems, shaders
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Strong time management skills
Good to have:
  • Experience with Houdini
  • Traditional art skills
  • Concept skills
  • BA in art-related field
  • Passion for games and industry trends
Perks:
  • 5 weeks of Annual Leave
  • Additional paid time off (Birthday, Marriage, Compassionate Leave)
  • Sick Leave Compensation
  • Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Leave
  • Dog-friendly office
  • Onsite canteen with free snacks and drinks
  • Video games area
  • Private Medical Insurance (Family coverage)
  • Life Insurance
  • Pension scheme
  • Mental well-being program
  • Career development opportunities
  • Employee discounts via Perkbox
  • Personal Wargaming Gaming Account
  • Company events
  • Seniority Awards
  • Referral program

Job Details

Job Overview

DPS Games is a Wargaming studio, proudly backed by the global success of titles like World of Tanks. Based in Guildford, we are part of one of the world’s leading free-to-play PC game companies, with the resources and experience to support ambitious, long-term development.

We're currently building our next big project: a collaboration with a world-renowned name, an epic-scale military sci-fi fantasy, free-to-play game focused on delivering cinematic visual quality and a rich, immersive world.

Now in the early stages of pre-production and prototyping, we’re looking for a passionate and skilled VFX Artist to help define the look and feel of key visual effects that enhance gameplay and storytelling. You'll play a hands-on role in building high-quality visuals that strike the right balance between creativity and clarity, working closely with the team to bring the world to life in meaningful ways. In this position you will be working within a multidisciplinary team of developers in a global community, and will have the ability to both share your hard-earned knowledge and continue to develop your skill set by learning from your teammates.

Reports to

Lead Technical Artist

What will you do?

  • Design, create and implement stunning VFX to enhance the dramatic performance of vehicles and characters and breathe life into our world.
  • Collaborate with Animation and Design to support gameplay requirements.
  • Work alongside the VFX Team and Art Director to deliver innovation and drive quality.
  • Precisely optimize in-game VFX to hit performance metrics finely balanced with visual quality.
  • Help design, construct, document and implement new pipelines and processes.
  • Help to support off-site development partners.
  • Assist with planning within this discipline.

What are we looking for?

  • Strong production experience in games, ideally across several shipped titles.
  • Strong portfolio of high-quality, real-time in-game VFX.
  • Proficiency in 3ds Max or Maya.
  • Significant experience with Unreal Engine 4 or 5.
  • Strong understanding of particle systems, physics, shaders and post process effects.
  • Excellent verbal and written skills, and be able to both take critique and give feedback internally and externally in a professional manner.
  • Strong time management and an organized approach to tasks, optimization, and asset handling.

What additional skills will help you stand out?

  • Experience with Houdini.
  • Traditional art skills (drawing, painting, sculpting, photography).
  • Concept skills – Ability to visualize and concept with this discipline.
  • BA in art related field or equivalent experience.
  • Passion for games and an awareness of current industry trends.

Work mode

  • Onsite (Guildford studio).
  • This role is not eligible for relocation/immigration support.

Benefits

Benefits and perks are tailored to the local market and culture. Our benefits in Guildford include:

  • 5 weeks of Annual Leave per calendar year - increasing over time to a maximum 30 days per year, with the ability to buy up to an additional 5 days through our holiday buy scheme
  • Additional paid time off (Birthday Leave, Marriage Leave, Compassionate Leave)
  • Sick Leave Compensation and enhanced Maternity & Paternity Leave Benefits
  • Dog-friendly office
  • Onsite canteen (with an endless supply of free snacks and drinks)
  • Video games area
  • Family coverage for Private Medical Insurance (pre-existing conditions are covered), Life Insurance, Pension scheme offering a matched 4% tax free employee contribution
  • Mental well-being program (iFeel)
  • Wellbeing perks (Mental Health Days, Dedicated Well-being room, Team of Mental Heath First Aiders)
  • Career development and education opportunities within the company
  • Employee discounts via Perkbox
  • Personal Wargaming Gaming Account
  • Company events (including events for partners/children)
  • Seniority Awards
  • Referral program - you can recommend the best talents to the Company and receive a reward
  • DPS Games, a Wargaming company, is one of the main European hubs for game development with 25 years of experience on the market
  • To learn more about our studio in Guildford, follow this link: https://dpsgames.com/studio

Important

  • Please submit your CV in English to ensure smooth processing and review.
  • Please include a portfolio with your application showcasing high-quality, real-time in-game VFX. We’re particularly interested in examples that demonstrate your ability to create visually impactful effects that enhance gameplay, communicate game mechanics clearly, and align with a cohesive visual style.

 

About Wargaming 

Wargaming is an award-winning online game developer and publisher headquartered in Nicosia, Cyprus. Operating since 1998, Wargaming has become one of the leaders in the gaming industry with 15 offices worldwide, including studios in Chicago, Prague, Shanghai, Tokyo, and Vilnius. Our diverse and multicultural team works together to deliver a top-class experience to millions of players who enjoy Wargaming's titles across all major gaming platforms. Our flagship products include free-to-play hits World of Tanks, World of Warships and World of Tanks Blitz.

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