Lead VFX Artist

Studio Gobo is an established AAA games studio, part of the Keywords family. Our team has worked on multiple world-class projects for companies such as Guerrilla Games, Arkane, Warner Bros, Ubisoft, Disney, and Tencent. Projects include LEGO Horizon Adventures, Redfall, Hogwarts Legacy, For Honor, Marvel Super Heroes: Guardians of the Galaxy, and Star Wars: Rise Against the Empire playsets for Disney Infinity 3.0.

The Lead VFX Artist will drive the creation of high-quality VFX as it applies to real-time technology for a AAA console game. This is an opportunity to combine experience, passion, and management skills working with and building a talented team on a world-class project.

At Studio Gobo, we’re proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We offer a comprehensive benefits package and an award-winning environment that supports your growth and well-being. We've been recognized five times by GamesIndustry.Biz as one of the Best Mid-Sized Game Studios to work for in the U.K.

Requirements

A Lead VFX Artist at Studio Gobo:

• Work closely with the art director, studio leads, and client to maintain or establish the artistic vision and style guide for the VFX work.
• Manage and mentor a small team of VFX Artists, developing their skills and providing inspiring direction and constructive critique that aligns with the artistic vision of the project.
• Be a champion for VFX, constantly looking for opportunities where VFX can enhance the game.
• In-depth knowledge of VFX principles, a good sense of timing, and an eye for detail.
• Have a passion for the creation of cutting-edge VFX including set piece events, ambient, and gameplay-related VFX that give each project a unique character.
• Play an active role in fostering a collaborative art culture within the team, onboarding new members, instilling the core values of the studio, and ensuring excellence.
• Partner closely with the technical teams to deliver efficient, stable, state-of-the-art VFX pipelines and steer the development of new tools.

Things we'd love to see from you:

• Prior experience as a Lead VFX Artist with at least one shipped AAA title to your credit at this level.
• A world-class portfolio including work that inspires us and showcases your ability and talent.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, problem-solving, and organizational skills that allows you to collaborate productively across different teams.
• Experience working with recruitment and studio leadership team to identify talent and assist in the hiring process.
• Understanding of VFX tools such as Houdini, Substance Designer, and in-depth experience with Unreal Engine or proprietary game engines.
• Steer the VFX work so it accentuates gameplay and other aspects of the player experience.
• Ability to pre-visualize and prototype cutting-edge VFX techniques to continually push the team to ever-higher quality levels.
• Drive both VFX, rendering, and material pipelines for the VFX team with a close eye on performance.

Benefits

When you join Studio Gobo you can expect to enjoy a unique culture. Whether it's participating and relaxing with one of our wellness benefits or discussing the latest games over lunch cooked by our in-house chef. The Studio knows that it’s the best people that make the best games, and this is what Studio Gobo invests in.

• Holidays - 22 days’ annual leave entitlement, plus 3 days’ studio closure over the Christmas period, giving a total of 25 days paid annual leave plus all 8 UK bank holidays.
• Bonus Anniversary Holidays - An additional day of annual leave for each year’s anniversary working at Studio Gobo, to a maximum of 5 extra days!
• Generous Annual Bonuses
• Visa & Relocation Package - For qualified employees, we will pay for the visa costs for you and your family. We will also provide you with a relocation allowance.
• Company Pension Scheme – Employer contribution matching award-winning pension scheme provided by NEST under the UK government's automatic enrolment scheme.
• Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP) - ESPP is an easy way for staff to get involved in entry-level company ownership or make a small profit on savings.
• Private Medical Insurance Scheme – Full private medical cover provided by BUPA Private Healthcare.
• Group Life Insurance
• Private Dental Insurance Scheme – Full private dental cover provided under our Dental plan company scheme.
• Group Income Protection
• EAP - Employee Assistance Program that assists employees with personal problems and/or work-related problems that may impact their work, health, mental, and emotional well-being.
• Volunteer Time Off ‘Studio Gobo in the Community’ – Spend one day per year on full pay volunteering for the non-profit organization of your choice.
• Cycle & Tech Scheme – Receive up to £3000 worth of goodies as part of this salary sacrifice scheme.
• Eye-care Vouchers – Free eye tests.
• Train Travel Season Ticket Loan – Interest-free company loan to spread the cost of an annual season ticket.
• Health and Wellbeing Allowance - £50 per month to spend on your choice of a range of healthy activities.
• Fast Growing Studio – Plenty of room for career advancement.
• Industry Conferences Budget – A generous annual studio conferences budget.

Perks

• Inspire & Motive Programme - Offering training opportunities, inspiring workshops, and industry conferences.
• Free locally roasted Coffee & Speciality Teas
• Gobo Cereal Bar – Extensive granola, muesli, and breakfast cereal selections.
• Full Chefs Kitchen & Equipment – Free use of our large full-sized chef’s kitchen ideal for whipping up a quick snack or a culinary feast.
• World Famous Free Lunches – Every Friday our studio enjoys a studio lunch together, cooked in-house by our very own chef.
• Fresh Fruit & Healthy Snacks – Provided every day, with a suggestion board for new treats!
• Pastries, Cakes & Doughnuts – For the odd naughty pleasure.
• Soft Drinks Fridge – A large range of free chilled soft drinks.
• Gobo Beer & Wine Fridge – Free beers, ales, and wine.
• In-house Social Clubs – Join clubs for D&D fans, board games, yoga, and more.
• Extensive Video Game & Book Library – Borrow a game, a book, or even a whole console.
• Spacious Industrial Chic Studio Space – Our amazing studio space enhances mood and productivity.
• Dogs with Jobs – Studio Gobo is a dog-friendly employer.
• Project Wrap Parties, Cinema Nights & Team Nights Out – Enjoy time together outside of work.
• Monthly Studio Social Nights – Join us for food, drinks, and games!
• Summer Festival – A fun day with family and friends every summer.

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Role Information: EN
Studio: Studio Gobo
Location: Europe, United Kingdom, Brighton
Area of Work: Game Development
Service: Create
Employment Type: Full time, Permanent
Working Pattern: In-office, Hybrid, Remote