Lead VFX Artist Job at Crytek (Frankfurt)

Senior & Lead Look Dev Artists

Wētā FX is accepting applications for Look Dev Artists at Senior and Lead level,...

Location

New Zealand , Wellington

Salary:

Not provided

Weta Digital

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Evidence of strong artistic skills as presented in portfolio/showreel, either on texturing or shading tasks
Strong Look Dev skills (both artistically and technically) for photo-realistic feature films, with an excellent understanding of physically based shading & rendering
Have strong initiative and problem-solving skills to work efficiently and maintain deadlines under pressures. Be able to work from reference as well as interpret artistic direction
The ability to come up with creative, efficient rendering solutions for a wide variety of assets
The ability to manage multiple assets at the same time, and put them seamlessly together in a visually coherent solution
Familiarity with Linux and Katana
Experience with all aspects of the rendering pipeline
Strong communication, task management and organisational skills
Candidates will ideally have at least 5 years of feature film or comparable experience

Job Responsibility

Provide surfacing solutions (both shading/materials and texturing) for the company
Shader/Material artists: work with proprietary tools, manipulate shading networks, deal with both asset centric and in-shot scenes, debug rendering setups and provide support to other departments (Lighting, FX, etc)
Texture painters: paint textures for a variety of assets from characters, creatures, wardrobes, props to full environments

Lead VFX Artist

We are on the lookout for a Lead VFX Artist to join our passionate and growing V...

Location

United Kingdom , Oxford; Warwick; Runcorn

Salary:

Not provided

Rebellion

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Extensive professional experience in real-time VFX, with a portfolio that demonstrates exceptional artistry, technical mastery, and a cohesive visual style
Leadership experience guiding teams of VFX artists, providing mentorship, and setting standards for quality and efficiency
Expert proficiency with industry-standard tools (Blender, Photoshop, Substance, After Effects, Houdini, Embergen, or equivalents)
Deep knowledge of particle systems, textures, simulations, and optimisation strategies for real-time performance
Ability to define and communicate a clear vision for VFX that enhances gameplay and narrative
Strong cross-discipline collaboration skills, with experience aligning VFX direction with art, design, and code
Proven ability to solve complex technical challenges and establish scalable workflows and pipelines
Experience with project planning, source control, and documentation, ensuring the VFX team operates smoothly within studio and departmental pipelines

Job Responsibility

Define the creative vision and technical direction for real-time visual effects across the project
Guide, inspire, and mentor a team of VFX artists, ensuring high-quality standards and consistent visual language
Partner with art, design, and engineering leadership to align VFX with gameplay, storytelling, and overall project goals
Establish and maintain efficient workflows, pipelines, and best practices to keep the team productive and scalable
Provide clear feedback, support career growth, and foster a collaborative, creative environment
Own the delivery of VFX content at scale, balancing visual impact with performance budgets and platform requirements

What we offer

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

Fulltime

New

Lead VFX Artist

Lead VFX Artist Digital Legends is an Activision studio based in Barcelona, cont...

Location

Spain , Barcelona

Salary:

Not provided

Activision

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Experience with real-time VFX with Shuriken, Particle Graph, Cascade or Niagara
Experience with console titles
Good portfolio of effects/projects with any engine
Know how to optimize (for console and PC) and push boundaries to achieve excellence in every aspect of visual effects creation
Able to work well as part of a team
Organized, particularly with VFX management and naming system
Proactive in finding creative and effective solutions to eliminate difficult problems
Excellent communication skills
High level of spoken and written English
Led and managed a team of VFX artists

Job Responsibility

Design, create and implement particle effects and systems
Create astounding visual effects that communicate essential game information
Push the boundaries of what is technically possible to implement AAA worthy VFX that will breathe life onto the games you work on
Work closely with artists, designers and programmers to ensure that visual effects are of high quality and enhance the overall game experience
Actively seek to improve the current tools by proposing new features or giving feedback on usability
Guide, provide constructive feedback, and create development opportunities for team members, fostering a culture of growth and collaboration
Offer artistic feedback and ensure consistent visual effects quality
Clearly communicate risks, mitigations, and updates while maintaining effective working relationships across the studio

New

Senior VFX Artist

We are seeking a Senior VFX Artist to unify and elevate real-time visual effects...

Location

United States , Remote (Los Angeles area strongly preferred)

Salary:

115000.00 - 155000.00 USD / Year

Snail Games

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Proven experience delivering high-quality real-time VFX in Unreal Engine (UE4 or UE5)
Strong expertise in Niagara systems and real-time shader/material workflows
Deep understanding of gameplay readability, combat feedback, and visual hierarchy
Experience optimizing VFX for PC and console performance targets
Demonstrated ability to diagnose workflow inefficiencies and implement improvements
Comfort operating independently and proposing actionable solutions in ambiguous environments
Ability to provide clear, direct feedback across disciplines
Unreal Engine Experience: Proficiency with Unreal Engine, preferably UE4 or UE5
Comfort using AI tools to accelerate iteration and reduce friction.

Job Responsibility

Define and elevate VFX standards across multiple Unreal Engine projects
Monitor cross-project VFX quality and proactively identify artistic or technical risks
Develop solution plans before escalation to senior leadership
Design and build high-quality real-time VFX from concept through final implementation
Establish scalable, reusable Niagara systems and clean production pipelines
Ensure combat and environmental effects maintain gameplay readability and performance discipline
Lead performance optimization efforts, managing particle counts, shader complexity, and overdraw budgets
Provide direct, constructive feedback to distributed teams (US, Poland, Suzhou)
Create benchmarks, documentation, and best practices for consistent VFX execution
Step in hands-on during high-risk or high-visibility moments to stabilize delivery

What we offer

True focus on work/life balance
Paid company holidays, vacation, and separate sick leave
Medical, dental, vision, and Life/LTD
401k with company match.

Fulltime

New

Lead Crowd Technical Director

The Lead Crowd TD is responsible for executing the creative and technical direct...

Location

Canada , Vancouver

Salary:

142200.00 - 173300.00 CAD / Year

Disney

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

At least 6+ years of experience working on high end VFX or animated feature film productions
Previous experience in a leadership or mentoring role
College degree in Computer Science, Art, Animation or Engineering, or equivalent professional experience
Expert knowledge of Houdini for Crowds
Expert knowledge of crowd behaviour, including human crowds, swarming insects, combat choreography and animal behaviours
Strong knowledge of cinematography and composition with a passion for storytelling
Strong knowledge of VEX and Python
Proficiency with Linux including shell scripting
Exceptional problem-solving skills with the ability to address technical and artistic obstacles
Excellent leadership, communication and organizational skills

Job Responsibility

Lead and manage a team of crowd artists both technically and artistically ensuring the vision of the show supervisor is met
Lead the direction and development of shot templates and tools
Gather, edit and maintain the show motion library
Manage crowd agent setups for the show
Manage show setup for small to medium shows
Mentor crowd artists on Houdini workflows and proprietary pipeline tools
Work with Production and Artists to understand and assign tasks, meet the show deadlines and provide shot/sequence feedback
Identify, troubleshoot and problem solve complex issues throughout the crowd pipeline
Collaborate and communicate with R&D and Pipeline Engineers
Attend relevant meetings on shots, sequences, and production

What we offer

A full range of medical, financial, and/or other variable pay or benefits

Fulltime

Visual Effects Supervisor

Complex seeks a Visual Effects Supervisor to lead and revolutionize VFX producti...

Location

United States , New York City

Salary:

120000.00 - 135000.00 USD / Year

Complex NTWRK

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Minimum of 7-10+ years of progressive, hands-on experience as a Visual Effects Supervisor in high-volume, fast-paced production environments such as broadcast media, streaming content creation, feature film, or AAA game development
Expert-level, hands-on proficiency with Unreal Engine (UE4/UE5) including designing, building, lighting, and optimizing complex virtual sets for virtual production
Advanced proficiency in Unreal Engine's Blueprint visual scripting system
Strong understanding of Unreal Engine's lighting systems, shading techniques, material creation workflows, and rendering pipelines
Practical experience with Unreal Engine's Composure and Sequencer tools
Working knowledge of integrating professional camera tracking systems and managing genlock/timecode synchronization
Extensive practical experience across all stages of the virtual production lifecycle
Demonstrable expertise in motion capture technologies and managing the full motion capture pipeline
Strong proficiency in Blender for 3D tasks including modeling, sculpting, UV mapping, texturing, character rigging, keyframe animation, and VFX elements
Comprehensive understanding and application of the 12 Principles of Animation

Job Responsibility

Lead and oversee all facets of visual effects production from concept development to final delivery
Collaborate with VP of Production, directors, creative leads, and production teams to define VFX requirements and develop visual strategies
Spearhead the design, development, and construction of dynamic virtual sets and environments within Unreal Engine
Develop, implement, and manage robust virtual production pipelines
Oversee and direct all motion capture sessions
Manage the end-to-end motion capture pipeline
Utilize Blender for 3D modeling, texturing, character rigging, animation, and VFX shot production
Establish, maintain, and refine efficient animation pipelines
Champion, supervise, and participate in the practical application of AI tools across the VFX workflow
Implement AI-driven solutions for concept art generation, pre-visualization, automated rotoscoping, and workflow automation

What we offer

Best in class health, dental, and vision insurance
Healthcare FSA
Dependent Care FSA
Commuter Benefits FSA
Short-term/long-term disability and life insurance
Paid Parental leave
401k with 4% match
Pet Insurance
Legal and Identity Theft Plans
Vacation time and sick days

Fulltime

Lead Crowd Technical Director

The Lead Crowd TD is responsible for executing the creative and technical direct...

Location

Canada , Vancouver

Salary:

142200.00 - 181900.00 CAD / Year

Disney

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

At least 6+ years of experience working on high end VFX or animated feature film productions
Previous experience in a leadership or mentoring role
College degree in Computer Science, Art, Animation or Engineering, or equivalent professional experience
Expert knowledge of Houdini for Crowds
Expert knowledge of crowd behaviour, including human crowds, swarming insects, combat choreography and animal behaviours
Strong knowledge of cinematography and composition with a passion for storytelling
Strong knowledge of VEX and Python
Proficiency with Linux including shell scripting
Exceptional problem-solving skills with the ability to address technical and artistic obstacles
Excellent leadership, communication and organizational skills

Job Responsibility

Lead and manage a team of crowd artists both technically and artistically ensuring the vision of the show supervisor is met, providing creative feedback at a shot and sequence level
Lead the direction and development of shot templates and tools. Collaborating with other crowd artists to implement efficient solutions that enable the smooth running of the show
Gather, edit and maintain the show motion library to meet artistic and technical show requirements, while assisting with the planning and direction of motion capture shoots
Manage crowd agent setups for the show, collaborating with upstream departments to troubleshoot issues. Set up and maintain agent variation logic to effectively balance diversity and performance
Manage show setup for small to medium shows
Mentor crowd artists on Houdini workflows and proprietary pipeline tools, while maintaining comprehensive technical documentation
Work with Production and Artists to understand and assign tasks, meet the show deadlines and provide shot/sequence feedback
Identify, troubleshoot and problem solve complex issues throughout the crowd pipeline
Collaborate and communicate with R&D and Pipeline Engineers in order to implement efficient and effective ways to problem solve issues around the crowd pipeline
Attend relevant meetings on shots, sequences, and production

What we offer

A full range of medical, financial, and/or other variable pay or benefits

Fulltime

3D Environment Artist

Liquid Development was founded in 2000 and is the largest outsourcing art studio...

Location

Mexico , Mexico City

Salary:

33000.00 - 35000.00 MXN / Month

Keywords Studios

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

A strong reel with recent work showcasing proficiency in Environment Art for Video Games (**must submit to be considered**)
3+ years of professional experience working on AAA games with at least 1 shipped title
Knowledge of 3D applications such as Maya and Substance Painter
Strong experience working in Unreal Engine 5 (integration, blueprints, performance polish)
Proficiency in Set Dressing
Experienced using P4V and Jira/Confluence

Job Responsibility

Adhere to a specific art style and address feedback given by your team leads
Collaborate with other artists and world builders to create interesting and immersive environments
Modeling environment geometry from simple level blockout to finished states
UV map and paint custom texture sets or trim sheets for levels
Polish up environments with detail objects, decals, VFX, and other set dressing elements

What we offer

Work alongside dynamic individuals in the gaming industry
Work within a company with upward career growth opportunities
Work Fully Remote
Medical, Dental, Vision benefits
Voluntary Long-term / Short-term Disability
401K w/ company match

Fulltime

Lead VFX Artist

Crytek

Location:
Germany , Frankfurt

Category:
IT - Software Development

Contract Type:
Not provided

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February 20, 2026

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