Keywords Studios is the leading provider of creative and technical services to over 950 clients, including major AAA developers and publishers such as Microsoft, Bandai Namco, and PlayStation. With a global network of 75+ studios, we co-develop games and provide comprehensive support across all aspects of game development including Localization, QA, Audio Services, Art Production, Game Development, Marketing services and much more. Our teams bring the visions of industry leaders to life, whether enhancing iconic franchises or building new projects from the ground up.
About the Role:
In 2025, we’re excited to expand our creative studios worldwide! We’re looking to bring on board talented game VFX artists to join our teams and bring their unique touch to renowned game titles.
At Keywords Studios, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to innovative game titles, working alongside a dynamic team of creative professionals. Your work will play a key role in upholding the high-quality standards and exceptional service that Keywords Studios is renowned for across the globe.
If you're ready to make an impact in the gaming industry and help shape the future of gaming, we’d love to hear from you!
Key responsibilities:
Collaborate with the art director, studio leads, and clients to establish and uphold the artistic vision and style guide for VFX work.
For Lead VFX Artists : Manage and mentor a team of VFX artists, fostering their growth through inspiring direction and constructive feedback that aligns with the project’s artistic vision.
For Senior VFX Artists : Serve as a key contributor, providing expertise to elevate the quality of VFX work and mentoring junior team members where appropriate.
Advocate for the role of VFX in enhancing the game experience, consistently identifying opportunities to push the boundaries of visual storytelling.
Demonstrate deep knowledge of VFX principles, a keen sense of timing, and meticulous attention to detail.
Showcase a passion for crafting cutting-edge VFX, including set-piece events, ambient effects, and gameplay-driven visuals that define the unique identity of each project.
Actively contribute to building a collaborative and innovative art culture, helping to onboard new team members and championing the studio’s core values.
Partner closely with technical teams to develop efficient, stable, and state-of-the-art VFX pipelines, contributing to the advancement of new tools and technologies.
Extensive experience (at least 5 years) contributing to AAA projects, showcasing high-quality VFX work and technical expertise.
A stellar portfolio that inspires and highlights your exceptional skills, creativity, and artistic talent.
Outstanding communication, interpersonal, problem-solving, and organizational abilities, enabling effective collaboration across diverse teams.
Experience partnering with recruitment and studio leadership teams to identify and support the hiring of top-tier talent.
Proficient in VFX tools such as Houdini and Substance Designer, with extensive experience using Unreal Engine or proprietary game engines.
Ability to guide VFX work to enhance gameplay and elevate key aspects of the player experience.
Skilled in pre-visualizing and prototyping innovative VFX techniques to consistently raise the quality bar.
Drive the development and optimization of VFX, rendering, and material pipelines, maintaining a strong focus on performance and efficiency
Be a resident of the UK or open to relocation (relocation package can be provided and supported by us for Leads).
Here are some of the benefits our studios can offer:
Our Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) Commitment:Keywords Studios is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, ethnicity, religion or belief, sex, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. If you require any adjustments during the process please let us know in your application. We are committed to creating a dynamic work environment that values diversity and inclusion, respect and integrity, customer focus, and innovation. We especially welcome applications from candidates of underrepresented groups in the industry.
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Role Information: EN
Studio: Keywords Studios
Location: Europe, Asia Pacific, Americas
Area of Work: Art
Service: Create
Employment Type: Full Time
Working Pattern: Remote
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