VFX Artist – Agency Contract

Playground Games

. Create and implement exceptional, realistic real-time VFX for the world, gameplay, and features .

Posted 11/12/2026contractRoyal Leamington Spa • United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in creating and implementing realistic real-time VFX, with a strong foundation in art fundamentals and a passion for gaming. Collaborates effectively with cross-functional teams to enhance visual quality and innovate new technologies.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Real-Time VFX CreationPopcornFX, Niagra, HoudiniHLSL, GLSL, PythonAAA Game Project ExperienceTechnical Problem Solving

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Hard Skills

Real-Time VFXParticle SimulationsHLSLGLSLPythonArt FundamentalsTechnical Problem SolvingWorkflow ExplorationTask PlanningVisual Quality Enhancement

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunicationPassion for Games

Tools & Technologies

PopcornFXNiagraHoudini

Industry Keywords

AAA Game ProjectsVisual EffectsGame DevelopmentRealistic Visuals

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Python

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Create and implement exceptional, realistic real-time VFX for the world, gameplay, and features
Collaborate with Art, Design, and Engineering teams to deliver memorable player experiences
Push visual quality through technical problem solving and exploration of new workflows and technologies
Plan and deliver assigned tasks to expected standards
Collaborate with engineering teams to develop new technologies, innovations, and processes
Communicate and collaborate with the wider team

Requirements

What you’ll need

Great understanding of art fundamentals with a strong interest in realistic visuals
Experience with PopcornFX, Niagra or Houdini particle simulations
Experience in HLSL, GLSL, Python or similar
Experience on shipped AAA game projects
Genuine passion for games
Ability to work a minimum of three days per week in the studio
No visa sponsorship available for this role

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid working model
Opportunity to contribute to a world-class game
Work alongside an established, talented, and collaborative team
Reasonable accommodation available for applicants