JOB TITLE:         Lead VFX Artist

LOCATION:         Brighton, UK

FUNCTION:         Art/Animation

REPORTS TO:    Art Director

CONTRACT:        Perm

What We Need:

Hangar 13 is looking for an experienced VFX Art Lead to lead a team of artists to deliver diverse and rich content, filling our worlds with life and creating rewarding gameplay. Our new bespoke technology brings a myriad of possibilities that await your skill and imagination. Join a passionate and experienced team who are looking to expand capacity and push the boundaries of possibility.

What You Will Do:

• Collaborate with Art and Game Directors to establish high bar effects
• Maintain the artistic direction and vision through all phases of the game development
• Manage the day-to-day activities of the VFX team
• Provide mentorship, feedback and training to others on the team
• Drive tools development and pipeline improvements to support the shared vision
• Proactively seek out creative solutions and ways to improve all aspects of the game and performance

Who We Think Will Be A Good Fit:

You are passionate about advancing your skills, pushing the boundaries of what effects can do in games, and always on the hunt for new VFX techniques. You like mathematics, love to solve logic problems and when you encounter a challenge you persevere until you find a solution. And you always find a solution.

• VFX artist with 7 + years of experience in the games or film industry
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of current visual effects terminology and techniques
• Good sense of timing and weight with regard to effects
• Relevant 2D and 3D software experience; Photoshop, After Effects, Houdini, 3DS0Max
• Experience working with engineering to further develop proprietary tools
• An eye for recreating natural phenomena
• Comfortable with Mathematical and node-based systems
• A passion for video games