Senior VFX Artist (contract)

Company Description

Technology is our how. And people are our why. For over two decades, we have been harnessing technology to drive meaningful change. 
By combining world-class engineering, industry expertise and a people-centric mindset, we consult and partner with leading brands from various industries to create dynamic platforms and intelligent digital experiences that drive innovation and transform businesses. 
From prototype to real-world impact - be part of a global shift by doing work that matters. 

Job Description

100% Remote | Unreal Studio | AA & AAA Games 

Endava Games develops top-tier titles, making cutting-edge technology accessible to all. Join a team that values artistic excellence and innovation, contributing to immersive VFX for globally recognized games. Our diverse team fosters inclusivity and technical excellence. 

Responsibilities: 

• Lead VFX development, setting artistic and technical benchmarks. 
• Collaborate with Artists, Designers, and Animators to enhance game presentation. 
• Guide junior VFX artists through mentorship and technical expertise. 
• Optimize and balance VFX assets for real-time performance on multiple platforms. 
• Research and implement cutting-edge VFX techniques and workflows. 

Qualifications

Technical Skills 

• 5+ years of experience as a VFX Artist in game development, with at least one shipped Unreal Engine 4/5 title on PC/Console in the last 3 years. 
• Expertise in UE Blueprints, Cascade, Niagara, and Sequencer. 
• Advanced knowledge of VFX optimization for PC/Console. 
• Proficiency in at least one DCC package (Maya or Houdini preferred). 
• Experience with real-time VFX pipelines, shaders, and procedural systems. 

Creative Expertise 

• Strong grasp of presentation, color, motion, and lighting. 
• Expertise in atmospheric, energy, particle, and fluid-based effects. 
• Ability to push artistic and technical boundaries to achieve high-quality visuals. 

Collaboration & Communication 

• Ability to work remotely across time zones while maintaining strong organization. 
• Proven leadership skills, including mentoring junior artists and providing constructive feedback. 
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to drive innovation in VFX workflows. 

Bonus / Nice to Have 

• Experience with Houdini, Substance Designer, or Blender. 
• Advanced scripting in UE Blueprints, Python, C++, or C#. 
• Familiarity with Jira and P4 (Perforce). 
• Knowledge of real-time ray tracing, VR, or AR pipelines. 

Enjoy best-in-class benefits, remote work, and the chance to create cutting-edge VFX for AA & AAA titles. 

Please submit an English resume with your application. 

A portfolio must be included showcasing real-time VFX reels, including Niagara, Cascade, shaders, and particle simulations with a breakdown of techniques, optimizations, and shader implementations. 

Additional Information

Discover some of the global benefits that empower our people to become the best version of themselves:

• Finance: Competitive salary package, share plan, company performance bonuses, value-based recognition awards, referral bonus;
• Career Development: Career coaching, global career opportunities, non-linear career paths, internal development programmes for management and technical leadership;
• Learning Opportunities: Complex projects, rotations, internal tech communities, training, certifications, coaching, online learning platforms subscriptions, pass-it-on sessions, workshops, conferences;
• Work-Life Balance: Hybrid work and flexible working hours, employee assistance programme;
• Health: Global internal wellbeing programme, access to wellbeing apps;
• Community: Global internal tech communities, hobby clubs and interest groups, inclusion and diversity programmes, events and celebrations.

Our diversity makes us stronger - it drives meaningful change and enables us to build innovative technology solutions. We are committed to creating an inclusive community where all of us, regardless of background, identity, or personal characteristics, feels valued, respected, and free from discrimination. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from all individuals and base hiring decisions on merit, skills, qualifications, and potential.