Website Rebellion
Join the Rebellion!
For over 30 years, Rebellion has been creating award-winning video games while also building worlds through film, board games, books, and comics — including the legendary Judge Dredd via 2000AD. Now, we’re looking for a Junior VFX Artist to join our passionate and growing team, working on an exciting large-scale project led by industry veterans renowned for creating outstanding shooters.
As part of our VFX team, you’ll help bring our games to life with immersive effects. From particle systems to post-processing, material effects, mesh destruction, and UI visuals — all crafted within our proprietary Asura Engine — your work will directly enhance gameplay and player experience.
What You’ll Do
Build real-time particle effects with guidance from Senior and Lead VFX Artists.
Create spritesheets, flipbooks, and particle textures for in-engine use.
Implement and optimise effects, following naming conventions, folder structures, and performance budgets.
Refine visuals through bug-fixing, adjusting overdraw, spawn rates, and LODs.
Collaborate with design, art, and programming teams to ensure effects enhance gameplay.
Capture reference, document workflows, and help maintain a clean effects library.
What We’re Looking For
A strong real-time VFX portfolio showing clear, well-timed, and compelling effects.
Proficiency with tools such as Blender, Photoshop, Substance, After Effects (or similar).
Solid understanding of particle system fundamentals and texture workflows.
Familiarity with simulation tools like Houdini or Embergen for flipbook asset creation.
Knowledge of 2D texture creation techniques for real-time effects.
Ability to translate concept art and reference into performant in-game visuals.
Bonus: Experience from game jams, mods, internships, or professional projects, plus knowledge of source control systems.
Benefits
22 days holiday + Christmas closure (4 days) + bank holidays (increasing to 31 days with service).
Private Medical Insurance, dental & vision cover, healthcare cash plan.
Life Assurance, Income Protection & Critical Illness Cover.
Enhanced family leave and pension scheme.
Interest-free, tax-free loans.
Mental health and wellbeing support (EAP).
Discounts, social events, freebies, and more.
Right to Work
This role is open only to candidates with permanent UK work rights. Rebellion cannot provide visa sponsorship now or in the future.
Life at Rebellion – Oxford HQ
Our riverside Oxford HQ is a short walk from the historic city centre and train station, with excellent links to London, Birmingham, Manchester, and beyond. You’ll enjoy:
Free on-site parking, hot drinks, and a tuck shop.
A collaborative open-plan office with regular interaction across departments.
A variety of nearby pubs, cafés, and restaurants.
Why Rebellion?
We’re proud to be a big indie studio with complete creative freedom, working across major platforms and multiple industries. We celebrate innovation, inclusivity, and individuality — because diverse teams create better games.
At Rebellion, you’ll find:
A friendly, open, and creative atmosphere.
Sensibly managed projects and healthy work-life balance.
Opportunities to grow, learn, and thrive in a supportive environment.
We’re building a diverse team and welcome applicants from all backgrounds, cultures, and experiences.
To apply for this job please visit apply.workable.com.