Principal VFX Artist

Lighthouse Games is a new AAA studio in Leamington Spa. We are defined by our pedigree of talent and serious ambition to build a new best-in-class game. When you join us at Lighthouse, you’ll create the best work of your career within a collaborative, hybrid working environment. You’ll learn from the best and work alongside the future greats of the gaming industry.

As Principal VFX Artist, you will play a pivotal role in elevating the quality and immersion of all VFX elements within our games. We are committed to crafting unforgettable player experiences, and we are seeking individuals with a keen eye for detail and a passion for breathing life into our worlds through wondrous VFX. In this role, you will match the standard of excellence while fostering a collaborative approach with colleagues in your team and other departments.

Key Duties Include

• Collaborate with the Art Director and cross-disciplinary teams to help shape and execute the vision for VFX in our games, ensuring alignment with creative and technical requirements
• Establish the quality benchmark with your team offering mentorship and support among team members
• Drive the development and implementation of efficient pipelines and processes to optimise the creation and integration of VFX content
• Engage in all aspects of planning and budgeting related to VFX production, ensuring resources are allocated effectively to achieve project goals
• Maintain clear and open communication channels with team members to foster collaboration and ensure alignment with project objectives and timelines
• Stay up to date of industry trends and emerging technologies in VFX production, sharing insights and knowledge to advance our practices and workflows
• Actively contribute to the growth and development of the studio, leveraging your expertise to shape our presence in the gaming landscape

Requirements:
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a proven ability to articulate ideas and collaborate effectively with diverse teams
• Shipped one or more games in a Senior, Principal or Lead VFX Artist capacity, demonstrating a track record of delivering high-quality VFX content in realistic styled games
• Strong collaborative skills and a genuine understanding of people dynamics, fostering a culture of mutual support and excellence
• An outstanding portfolio showcasing recent examples of VFX artistry and a deep understanding of the principles that underpin successful VFX design
• Proficiency with standard content authoring tools used in games, coupled with a proven ability to produce optimised VFX content

Desirable

• Experience working with Unreal Game Engine, with a particular emphasis on tools such as Niagara
• Experience with software tools like Houdini/EmberGen for VFX authoring
• Proficiency in authoring shaders for VFX, either HLSL or node-based systems (UE4/5)

Benefits:
• 25 Days Holiday, plus 1 day for your birthday
• Studio Shutdown between Christmas and New Year
• Discretionary Bonus Scheme
• Private Pension Scheme
• Private Healthcare
• Health and Well-Being Benefits
• Dental Care
• Optical treatments
• Mental Health Support