Lead VFX Artist

• Lead the VFX team to realize high-quality visuals across characters, combat, and environments in Unreal Engine
• Contribute hands-on to set VFX quality targets
• Establish VFX pipelines, processes, and high-level planning with Tech, Art, and Design leadership
• Partner with Production to scope features, break down tasks, and ensure timely delivery of high-quality effects
• Drive cross-departmental alignment with Art, Animation, Design, and Tech to solve complex visual and technical blockers
• Balance hands-on craft with team leadership
• Bridge VFX with rendering and performance through potential Tech Art or Lighting Art specialization

• 8+ years of professional VFX experience in games
• 2+ years leading or mentoring a team in a Senior/Principal or Lead role
• Mastery of Unreal Engine 5, including Niagara, and industry-standard VFX tools
• Proven track record shipping multiple AA/AAA titles through full production cycles
• Impressive portfolio/showreel demonstrating top-tier real-time VFX execution, technical innovation, and versatility across realistic and stylized art styles
• Strong grounding in CG technical pipelines, color theory, composition, and animation principles
• Ability to translate technical and artistic knowledge into clear, actionable feedback
• Track record of mentoring artists and setting technical direction
• Active drive to bring cutting-edge VFX trends and real-time technologies into the pipeline
• Candidates based in time zones within +/- 2 hours of Germany (CET/CEST), or willingness and ability to relocate to Germany

• Monthly allowances for remote working and gym memberships
• A monthly allowance for the Deutschlandticket
• Tax-free Probonio vouchers available every month
• Free access to an online mental health platform (Bloom)
• Opportunities for career growth with a yearly learning & development budget
• 28 days of paid vacation, plus the 24th and 31st of December off
• Free language courses