Lead VFX Artist

Turtle Rock Studios

Lead VFX Artist creating real-time visual effects and guiding a team in game development at Turtle Rock Studios. Collaborating across departments to enhance gameplay experience.

Posted 7/3/2026full-timeRemote • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $135,000 - $165,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Unity

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the VFX team: maintain consistency across the department providing direction and feedback, ensuring all team members understand their role in the department and know what is expected of them
Lead team meetings and relay important studio information when required
Work closely with department manager to provide mentorship and coaching for VFX team members including but not limited to: 1:1s, career development, performance evaluations, and goal setting
Guide the creative process; drive the concept process for game effects
Bring in-progress and prototype effects to completion
Work with the Art Directors and art teams to ensure artistic unity across the game
Create real-time visual effects to enhance environments, characters, and combat
Work with designers, engineers, and other artists in creating strong moment-to-moment gameplay
Collaborate with other team members to ensure that assets fall within set parameters in regards to performance, best practices, and art style
Playtest with both the studio and the VFX team to review and iterate VFX

Requirements

What you’ll need

7+ years game experience in creating effects in game development with one or more shipped titles on multiple platforms
Strong portfolio demonstrating expertise in creating real-time effects
Self-driven, strong communication skills, and a positive attitude
Ability to problem-solve and prioritize issues while working with a team
Experience with creating compelling, real-time effects using Photoshop, Maya, and/or in-game effects systems
Knowledgeable of 3D graphics, particle systems, physics, etc.
Experience in UE5
Keen production sensibilities, ability to collaborate on timelines and communicate with Production and team members on task duration and prioritization
Ability to maintain high quality and consistent progress
Strong leadership, mentoring, and teaching skills
Strong ability to interpret and adapt to general and flexible direction. Can thrive in a highly collaborative, team-oriented environment
Proficient in Maya, 3ds Max, or Blender

Benefits

Comp & perks

100% Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage for you and your family
Retirement Savings Plan Matching
Career Improvement Plan
Flexible Work Arrangements - In-House, Hybrid, and Remote
Generous Time Off Policy
Company Events - In-Person + Virtual Events
Fully Stocked Kitchen + Sponsored Food Trucks

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Hard Skills & Tools

Real-Time Visual Effects3D GraphicsParticle SystemsPhysicsGame DevelopmentConcept DevelopmentPerformance EvaluationsGoal SettingArtistic UnityProblem-Solving

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsPositive AttitudeTeam CollaborationMentoringAdaptability