VFX

Rebellion is on the lookout for a highly skilled, passionate, and collaborative Senior VFX Artist eager to take on their next major industry challenge. Joining a seasoned development team universally renowned for creating exceptional shooters, you will drive the artistic and technical benchmarks of real-time visual effects for an exciting new large-scale project. Operating inside our proprietary Asura engine, your work will stretch across a dynamic spectrum of real-time design—including particle systems, screen post-processing, material-driven effects, mesh destruction, and custom UI animations. This role is a spectacular opportunity for an experienced veteran who wants to retain a hands-on asset creation focus while actively carving out a path toward a Lead VFX Artist position through mentoring junior talent and designing scalable studio workflows. Job Overview : Senior VFX Artist Job Attribute Details Position Senior VFX Artist Company Rebellion Game Studios Locations Oxford (HQ), Warwick, or Runcorn (Hybrid Available) Proprietary Tech Asura Engine Core Systems Particles, Screen Post-Effects, Material Modifiers, Mesh Destruction, UI Project Type Large-Scale Project from a Premier Shooter Development Team Career Track Clear, supported progression pathway toward Lead VFX Artist Right to Work Permanent UK Work Rights Required (No Visa Sponsorship) Relocation Full Package Available (Moving logistics, temporary local housing) Introduction: #JoinTheRebellion For three decades, Rebellion has stood as a fiercely independent bastion of creativity, technological innovation, and high-octane entertainment. Founded by Jason and Chris Kingsley, we have grown from a passionate core team into a multi-studio phenomenon that refuses to be boxed into a single category. While Rebellion is globally renowned for developing and publishing critically acclaimed, chart-topping video games, our ecosystem stretches far beyond the digital realm. We own and operate our own state-of-the-art film and television studios. We craft immersive board games that bring people together around physical tables. We publish gripping novels and non-fiction books. Furthermore, as the custodians of the legendary 2000 AD brand, Rebellion is the proud curator, publisher, and steward of some of the world’s most iconic comics and graphic novels—including the dystopian masterpiece, Judge Dredd. When you join Rebellion, you are not just taking a job at a studio; you are becoming an integral part of an expansive, multi-media creative empire. As a massive independent developer, we maintain complete creative freedom over our titles, allowing us to work on an incredible variety of projects across all major current-generation platforms. We love what we do, we have fun doing it, and we treat our teams like the elite talent they are. The Opportunity & Career Pathway This position provides a unique dual advantage: the safety, stability, and scale of an industry-leading studio matched with the creative agility of an indie developer. You will step into a veteran environment art and FX division responsible for defining the moment-to-moment visual impact of our upcoming slate. At Rebellion, the VFX team owns the sensory layer of the experience. Your efforts will dictate how impact, explosions, environmental decay, and user interfaces function within our proprietary Asura engine. Furthermore, we actively structure this role as a stepping stone. If you are an ambitious artist looking for a clear, documented path to transition into leadership, this role will give you the mentorship opportunities, system-level design tasks, and structural support necessary to naturally elevate your career to a Lead Artist status. Core Roles & Responsibilities As a Senior VFX Artist at Rebellion, you will blend creative execution, abstract problem-solving, and team support. Your daily production cycle will include: Artistic Execution & Systems Ownership Technical Stewardship & Workflow Optimisation Leadership & Community Mentorship Candidate Requirements & Qualifications We want an artist who pairs a striking, cinematic aesthetic intuition with a highly analytical, problem-solving technical mindset. Experience & Artistry Software & Simulation Mastery Hybrid Work & Relocation Assistance We heavily believe in the creative synergy, organic mentorship, and smooth problem-solving that stems from face-to-face collaboration, and we encourage working from our riverside Oxford headquarters. However, we understand that modern work demands flexibility. We are completely open to discussing tailored hybrid options that respect your individual routine and work-life balance. For artists moving from outside the local area, Rebellion provides a premium relocation package. This includes robust moving assistance, temporary accommodation, and full administrative and logistical support to ensure you settle into your new home smoothly. Comprehensive Benefits Package At Rebellion, we support our people thoroughly. We provide a broad array of benefits to protect your physical, mental, and financial health: Diversity, Inclusion, and Right to Work Our Commitment to Progress At Rebellion, we foster an inclusive culture where you are actively encouraged to be your authentic self. We believe that a representative, diverse team creates richer, deeper, and ultimately better entertainment products. We are actively recruiting a diverse workforce and continue to expand our culture of personal growth and systemic inclusion. Rebellion celebrates all demographics of culture, gender identity, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, and beyond. Innovation thrives when varied perspectives collide. Senior VFX Artist at Rebellion Game Studios, UK 2026 Apply now See open roles Explore More Jobs

Rebellion is searching for a visionary, technically elite, and highly collaborative Lead VFX Artist to spearhead our growing real-time effects department on an upcoming, unannounced project. Positioned at the very inception of this new title’s development lifecycle, you will play a monumental role in charting the project’s creative vision, defining technical pipelines, and constructing scalable workflows within Rebellion’s powerful proprietary engine, Asura. This leadership position spans multiple domains: you will be directly responsible for the technical deployment of particle systems, fluid simulations, screen post-processing, material alterations, mesh destruction models, and UI effects. Crucially, you will act as a foundational pillar for the team, offering empowering mentorship, setting clear performance benchmarks, and driving career growth across our expanding VFX department. Job Overview : Lead VFX Artist Job Attribute Details Position Lead VFX Artist Company Rebellion Game Studios Locations Oxford (HQ), Warwick, Runcorn, or UK Remote Proprietary Tech Asura Engine Core Ecosystem Particle, Screen Post, Material, Mesh Destruction, & UI Effects Leadership Level Lead (Vision Definition, Pipeline Architecture, & Team Mentorship) Project Stage Early-Stage Development (Unannounced Title) Right to Work Permanent UK Work Rights Required (No Visa Sponsorship) Relocation Full Package Available (Moving assistance, logistics, & temporary housing) Introduction: #JoinTheRebellion For three decades, Rebellion has stood as a fiercely independent bastion of creativity, technological innovation, and high-octane entertainment. Founded by Jason and Chris Kingsley, we have grown from a passionate core team into a multi-studio phenomenon that refuses to be boxed into a single category. While Rebellion is globally renowned for developing and publishing critically acclaimed, chart-topping video games, our ecosystem stretches far beyond the digital realm. We own and operate our own state-of-the-art film and motion-capture studios. We craft immersive board games that bring people together around physical tables. We publish gripping novels and non-fiction books. Furthermore, as the custodians of the legendary 2000 AD brand, Rebellion is the proud curator, publisher, and steward of some of the world’s most iconic comics and graphic novels—including the dystopian masterpiece, Judge Dredd. When you join Rebellion, you are not just taking a job at a studio; you are becoming an integral part of an expansive, multi-media creative empire. As a massive independent developer, we maintain complete creative freedom over our titles, allowing us to work on an incredible variety of projects across all major current-generation platforms. We love what we do, we have fun doing it, and we want you to bring your passion to our ranks. The Opportunity & Studio Impact This is an unmissable opportunity to inject your distinct artistic DNA into a clean slate. Joining an unannounced title at its early development stage means your decisions will directly formulate the core construction, tool requests, and pipeline requirements for the studio’s real-time effects. The VFX team at Rebellion holds a broad, powerful remit. Unlike workflows that restrict effects artists solely to particle spawners, our team designs the holistic sensory layer of the experience. You will oversee everything from foundational environmental particles to screen post-effects, complex shader-based material animations, physics-driven structural destruction, and bespoke UI interactions inside our proprietary Asura engine. If you want a role where your technical decisions scale across an entire multi-discipline production, this is your stage. Core Roles & Responsibilities As the Lead VFX Artist on this project, your time will be balanced between high-level aesthetic curation, systems architecture, and empathetic team leadership. Your daily responsibilities will include: Creative Vision & Technical Stewardship Cross-Discipline Collaboration & Leadership Team Cultivation & Mentorship Candidate Requirements & Qualifications We are looking for an industry expert who displays a pristine balance between high-concept real-time artistry and advanced software engineering principles. Professional Experience Software & Technical Expertise Work-Life Balance & Hybrid Flexibility While Rebellion heavily champions the creative energy and organic problem-solving generated by face-to-face collaboration at our Oxford headquarters, we know that top talent demands flexibility. For UK-based applicants, we are entirely open to discussing robust remote working arrangements adapted to your personal needs. For those looking to work on-site or transition to our physical locations, we provide a premium, comprehensive relocation package that includes full logistics support, moving assistance, and temporary studio accommodation to guarantee a stress-free transition. Comprehensive Benefits Package At Rebellion, we build stability. Our extensive benefits package is structured to protect your long-term mental, physical, and financial well-being: Diversity, Inclusion, and Right to Work Our Commitment to Progress At Rebellion, we foster an inclusive culture where you are actively encouraged to be your authentic self. We believe that a representative, diverse team creates richer, deeper, and ultimately better entertainment products. We are actively recruiting a diverse workforce and continue to expand our culture of personal growth and systemic inclusion. Rebellion celebrates all demographics of culture, gender identity, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, and beyond. Innovation thrives when varied perspectives collide. Lead VFX Artist job at Rebellion Apply now See open roles Explore More Jobs