About the role
About Us
Act III is an independent AAA game development studio established in 2023, based in Brighton & Hove, UK. The studio develops video games for a global audience in collaboration with partner studios and industry talent. The team operates with a people-first culture, promoting a healthy work-life balance and solving problems as a multi-disciplinary team.
Overview
The studio is seeking a passionate VFX Artist to join the team and help define visual targets and pipelines for an unannounced AAA project. Responsibilities range from creating subtle environmental atmospherics to high-impact gameplay and cinematic moments.
Responsibilities
- Creating and maintaining high quality visual effects and pipelines for a AAA project.
- Proactive communication and collaboration with other departments to ensure effects fit the world and gameplay.
- A passion for innovation, creativity, sharing knowledge and delivery.
- An understanding of balancing visual quality against optimization of systems.
- Developing particle systems, shader-driven effects, material development, dynamic lighting support, and integration into game worlds.
Requirements
- A portfolio of VFX work displaying high visual and technical ability.
- Understanding of VFX, material, and rendering pipelines.
- Knowledge of Houdini or other DCC apps for asset and texture creation.
- Proficiency with the latest UE5 tools, including Niagara, materials, and Blueprint.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- A flexible working environment.
- A commitment to team well-being.
Location and Logistics
- Department: Art
- Location: Hove, United Kingdom
- Remote Status: Hybrid