VFX Artist

We want you to #JOINTHEREBELLION! For over 30 years, we've been creating incredible video games at our multiple studios. Rebellion is more than just games. We have our own film studio, we create board games, publish books, and through 2000AD publish comics and graphic novels such as Judge Dredd.

We're looking for an experienced VFX Artist who is seeking their next exciting challenge to join a passionate and growing VFX team and work on a large-scale project crafted by a seasoned team renowned for developing exceptional shooters. The VFX team is responsible for all visual effects in Rebellion's games, including particle effects, screen post effects, material effects, mesh destruction effects, and UI effects, developed in Rebellion's proprietary engine "Asura".

Responsibilities

• Craft and design high-quality real-time particle effects that elevate the look and feel of the game.
• Maintain strong artistic and technical standards, refining effects to be polished and performant.
• Use available assets to immerse players in rich, atmospheric worlds that enhance the game's narrative and experience.
• Draw on game design documents to understand environments, objectives, storylines, and overall style, ensuring effects support the project vision.

This exciting opportunity can be based out of any of our studios in Oxford, Warwick or Runcorn, offering flexibility, collaboration, and the chance to work with a world-class team. A relocation package is available, including moving assistance, temporary accommodation, and full support to ensure a smooth transition to your new environment. We believe in face-to-face collaboration and encourage working from our Oxford headquarters. We are open to discussing hybrid options based on individual needs.

Requirements

• An accomplished real-time VFX portfolio that demonstrates timing, clarity, and a strong artistic eye.
• Professional experience, whether through studio roles, internships, or substantial personal projects such as game jams or mods, and familiarity with source control systems.
• Proficiency with industry tools such as Blender, Photoshop, Substance, and After Effects (or equivalent software).
• A solid understanding of particle system fundamentals and texture creation workflows for games.
• Familiarity with simulation tools such as Houdini and Embergen (or similar) for creating flipbook assets.
• Knowledge of 2D particle texture techniques and how to apply them effectively in real-time effects.
• The ability to transform concept art, design goals, and references into polished, performant effects that enhance gameplay and storytelling.

Benefits

• 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 for Mental Health and Wellbeing Support.
• Plus loads more including discounts, freebies, and social events.

Right to Work

This role is only open to applicants who have permanent right to work in the UK. We are unable to provide or take over visa sponsorship, either now or in the future. Applicants must be able to demonstrate ongoing eligibility to work in the UK without employer sponsorship.

Life at Our Oxford HQ

Our riverside headquarters in Oxford places you a short walk from the city centre. Oxford offers a unique blend of tradition and modernity with beautiful architecture and green spaces. The city has excellent transport links, including a train station within walking distance from our studio, with frequent services to London and other major cities. We also offer free parking at the studio.

Our open-plan office promotes teamwork and innovation, with regular interaction with senior management and other departments, plus free hot drinks, a tuck shop onsite, and nearby pubs, cafes, and dining options.

Inside Rebellion

Whichever team you join, we are proud of our open, friendly, and creative atmosphere. As a big indie developer, we have complete creative freedom over our titles and work on a massive variety of projects across all major platforms.

Our size, stability, and the variety of in-house expertise across multiple industries make Rebellion unique. We foster an inclusive culture where you are encouraged to be yourself, express your creativity, and grow. We support you in achieving a healthy work-life balance with a friendly, creative, and relaxed working atmosphere, sensible project management, and a wide range of benefits and development opportunities to support your well-being.

We are actively recruiting for a diverse team and welcome speculative applications via our website.