We have a fantastic opportunity for an individual who has a real passion for VFX, to join our development team to work on exciting new projects in our Total war franchise.

We are looking for a talented VFX Artist to join our team creating effects for exciting new projects within the Total war franchise. You will be working on some of our new strategy PC titles with an experienced team of developers where you will have the opportunity to improve your skillset alongside some of the best creatives in the industry and shape the game.

A good communicator and organizer, you will be an integral part of the team, producing high quality and performant visuals.

Key Responsibilities

As a VFX artist on the team, you will be creating high quality, performant visuals in line with art direction for the project.

You will be working with other project disciplines across the team to construct and maintain an efficient pipeline. You will work collaboratively with production, Artists, Designers and Programmers, communicating clearly in all directions.  

Knowledge, Skill and Experience 

Essential

• Ability to create, implement world class real-time VFX
• Excellent visual awareness and artistic ability
• Experience of working in a professional creative environment
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of:
  • Image manipulation software such as photoshop/substance designer
  • Creating animated sprite sheets using After effects or similar.
  • Particle system terminology and applications
  • Particle editors
• Developed understanding of contemporary shader features and creation workflow
• Strong awareness of industry technology trends
• Love of games

Desirable

• Knowledge of Houdini and its use in real-time game VFX

Note: Applications for this role must include a portfolio/showreel (or link to a portfolio/showreel). Applications that do not have this information will not be considered.