Hybrid Senior VFX Artist

at Hair Rebellion Uk

• Job title: Senior VFX Artist
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Oxford, United Kingdom

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!