Visual Effects Artist in London

Client Location: Remote (must be based in the UK)

Starting: June 2026

Pay Comments: Up to £34p/h PAYE + holiday pay

Minimum Pay (per hour): 31.73

Maximum Pay (per hour): 34.00

Hours: Full-time

Duration: 7 months

Job Description: Join a pioneering technology company that is shaping the future of interactive experiences. Our client is at the forefront of innovation, dedicated to creating immersive and captivating digital worlds that engage millions globally. As a partner with Aquent, we're seeking exceptional talent to contribute to groundbreaking projects. Are you ready to bring virtual worlds to life with breathtaking visual effects? We are seeking a talented and passionate VFX Artist to join a dynamic team, where your creativity will directly transform gameplay and user interfaces into unforgettable experiences. This is an incredible opportunity to leave your artistic mark on highly visible projects, collaborating with engineers and designers to push the boundaries of visual storytelling and contribute to the expansion of an innovative team. This is a 7-months, remote contract (must be UK based), offering up to £34 per hour – 40 hrs/week – (PAYE). There is the possibility for extension. This role is open for a limited time. Next steps will be shared with shortlisted candidates ASAP. Due to the high volume of applicants, we may be unable to reply to each applicant individually.

What You'll Do:

• As a VFX Artist, you will be instrumental in making menus and gameplay sections come alive with rich, dynamic visual effects.
• You will collaborate closely with UI designers, engineers, and technical artists to ensure that every visual element enhances the user experience and meets the highest standards of quality and performance.
• Your work will directly impact the immersive quality of our interactive experiences, from conceptualization to final implementation.
• Design, implement, and optimize captivating visual effects for both user interfaces and gameplay.
• Collaborate closely with UI designers, engineers, and technical artists to achieve stunning visual fidelity and seamless integration.
• Develop and refine the technical aspects of VFX, including shaders, tooling, and optimization strategies within the game engine.
• Contribute to the creation of original textures, meshes, sprite sheets, and custom shaders.
• Ensure visual effects are performant and visually striking across various platforms.

Qualifications to Shine:

We are looking for an artist who possesses a blend of creative vision and technical prowess, eager to innovate and solve complex visual challenges.

Must-Have Qualifications:

• Strong professional experience creating real-time visual effects.
• Hands-on experience with the Unity engine.
• Extensive experience creating both UI and gameplay VFX.
• Proven ability to create original textures, meshes, sprite sheets, and shaders.
• Deep understanding of VFX fundamentals, including timing, physics, non-linear motion, and color theory.
• Extensive experience with the Unity toolset, including Animations, Timelines, Particle Systems, and VFX Graph.
• Extensive 3D & 2D asset creation experience.
• Deep knowledge of rendering pipelines.
• Experience with mobile and VR optimizations.
• Strong background in gaming or interactive entertainment.
• Advanced experience with the technical aspects of VFX, including shader development, custom tooling, and advanced optimization techniques.
• A compelling portfolio demonstrating a strong understanding of visual effects principles and execution across diverse platforms (e.g., mobile, VR, console, PC).

Aquent is dedicated to improving inclusivity & is proudly an equal opportunities employer. We encourage applications from under-represented groups & are committed to providing support to applicants with disabilities. We aim to provide reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, to those with a medical condition, disability or neurodivergence.