Technical Artist optimizing and integrating visual assets while collaborating with artists and developers for gaming projects. Ensuring performance and quality in the production lifecycle of slot games.
About the role
- Senior VFX Artist responsible for creating high-quality visual effects for video games at Rebellion. Collaborating with talented team members on an exciting large-scale project.
Responsibilities
- **Responsibilities**
- Drive the creation of high-quality real-time visual effects, setting both artistic and technical benchmarks for the team.
- Take ownership of complex effects work- from concept to final implementation- ensuring clarity, performance, and visual impact.
- Collaborate with design, art, and code leadership to shape gameplay experiences and maintain a cohesive project vision.
- Mentor and support junior and mid-level artists, sharing best practices and fostering growth across the team.
- Anticipate technical challenges, propose creative solutions, and help establish efficient workflows and pipelines.
- Contribute to documentation, reference gathering, and effect libraries, ensuring resources remain clear and accessible for the wider team.
Requirements
- **Proven professional experience in real-time VFX, with a portfolio that demonstrates exceptional timing, clarity, artistry, and technical execution.**
- Advanced proficiency with industry-standard tools such as Blender, Photoshop, Substance, and After Effects (or equivalent software).
- Deep understanding of particle system design, texture workflows, and real-time performance optimisation.
- Strong experience with simulation tools like Houdini and Embergen (or similar) for creating complex flipbook assets and simulations.
- Ability to take abstract concepts, design goals, or high-level direction and translate them into polished, performant effects that enhance gameplay and storytelling.
- A track record of collaborating effectively across design, art, and code to influence and deliver on a cohesive project vision.
- Experience mentoring or supporting junior and mid-level artists, sharing knowledge, and setting high standards for craft.
- Familiarity with pipelines, profiling, source control, and performance budgets, with the ability to identify and solve technical challenges proactively.
Benefits
- **We offer an extensive benefits package to our team including: **
- 22 days holidays + Christmas closure (typically 4 days) & Bank holidays (increasing with service at 5 years – one day each year until you reach 31 days)
- 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
- Plus loads more… including a wide range of discounts, freebies, and social events!
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