Lead VFX Artist

Fully Remote, UK

Spliced Inc.

AAA

“Let’s redefine what a game is and how we interact with them.  We want to make games that everyone wants to play and invite the whole world into ours.   

Together we’ll discover connection and innovation you’ve never experienced before and an amazing world you’ll never leave behind”.  

We are Spliced Inc. and we’re looking for a Lead VFX Artist.

The Role

One of the amazing things about this opportunity is the chance to get in at a relatively early stage on a new AAA title. As there is a lot of scope for the game, world and team to grow further, you can use your unique skillset and abilities to have a meaningful influence on the evolving look and feel of the game.

You will play a critical role in leading a team charged with building stylized VFX that will draw players into our world, and convey gameplay elements that help redefine what a game is and how players interact with it.  

Key Responsibilities

• Lead a small team of VFX artists focused on the creation of VFX at all levels of complexity using Unreal Engine 5 and associated creation software.
• Collaborate with co-developers and the Technical Art Director on creating uniquely stylized content.
• Define working practices and ensure authored content is adhering to any defined structures and standards.
• Collaborate with the design and engineering departments on VFX that attract and immerse the player, while clearly conveying mechanical, story and other information.
• Ensure quality VFX to show the game world at its best.
• Consider performance implications and handle optimisation.
• Communicate, collaborate, and coordinate with other members of the art team using Miro, Slack, Jira and video calls.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure that any bugs or issues that require addressing are communicated effectively.

Basic Qualifications:

• A portfolio of work you’re proud of! 
• Passionate about creating games and delivering the highest quality VFX.
• Strong interpersonal skills: the abilities to communicate positively and effectively.
• Proactively seeks and acts on feedback from peers.
• Proficiency in shader creation.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Shipped AAA experience utilizing Unreal. 
• Knowledge of current AAA generation games and VFX.
• Experience with Houdini/Embergen or equivalent.
• Experience with programming/Blueprints.
• Familiarity with other disciplines (Animation, Modelling, Lighting etc).

Why Spliced Inc?  

We’re drawn to passion. We’re intrigued by who you are, not just what you do. We want you to feel at home and be excited to create the most career defining work of your life.

Here at Spliced Inc, we care about all of this, and more.

Our benefits package is well thought out and you can expect to be rewarded and recognised for your hard work with components that include sign on bonus, stock (RSU’s), a well-being allowance, and generous pension and healthcare benefits to name but a few.

As a Netease Games studio, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and welcoming environment for everyone and encourage applications from all races, religions, beliefs, ages, sexual orientations, and gender identities. We believe that genuinely diverse teams working in supportive and safe atmospheres, can create magic that touches the hearts and souls of all.