# Principal VFX Artist

> Lighthouse Games · Royal Leamington Spa, United Kingdom (Hybrid) · Full-time · Posted 2026-04-21

**Workplace:** hybrid

**Department:** Art

## Description

Lighthouse Games is a new AAA studio in Leamington Spa. We are defined by our pedigree of talent and serious ambition to build a new best-in-class game. When you join us at Lighthouse, you’ll create the best work of your career within a collaborative, hybrid working environment. You’ll learn from the best and work alongside the future greats of the gaming industry.

As Principal VFX Artist, you will play a pivotal role in elevating the quality and immersion of all VFX elements within our games. We are committed to crafting unforgettable player experiences, and we are seeking individuals with a keen eye for detail and a passion for breathing life into our worlds through wondrous VFX. In this role, you will match the standard of excellence while fostering a collaborative approach with colleagues in your team and other departments.

**Key Duties Include**

-   Collaborate with the Art Director and cross-disciplinary teams to help shape and execute the vision for VFX in our games, ensuring alignment with creative and technical requirements
-   Establish the quality benchmark with your team offering mentorship and support among team members
-   Drive the development and implementation of efficient pipelines and processes to optimise the creation and integration of VFX content
-   Engage in all aspects of planning and budgeting related to VFX production, ensuring resources are allocated effectively to achieve project goals
-   Maintain clear and open communication channels with team members to foster collaboration and ensure alignment with project objectives and timelines
-   Stay up to date of industry trends and emerging technologies in VFX production, sharing insights and knowledge to advance our practices and workflows
-   Actively contribute to the growth and development of the studio, leveraging your expertise to shape our presence in the gaming landscape

## Requirements

-   Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a proven ability to articulate ideas and collaborate effectively with diverse teams
-   Shipped one or more games in a Senior, Principal or Lead VFX Artist capacity, demonstrating a track record of delivering high-quality VFX content in realistic styled games
-   Strong collaborative skills and a genuine understanding of people dynamics, fostering a culture of mutual support and excellence
-   An outstanding portfolio showcasing recent examples of VFX artistry and a deep understanding of the principles that underpin successful VFX design
-   Proficiency with standard content authoring tools used in games, coupled with a proven ability to produce optimised VFX content

**Desirable**

-   Experience working with Unreal Game Engine, with a particular emphasis on tools such as Niagara
-   Experience with software tools like Houdini/EmberGen for VFX authoring
-   Proficiency in authoring shaders for VFX, either HLSL or node-based systems (UE4/5)

## Benefits

-   25 Days Holiday, plus 1 day for your birthday
-   Studio Shutdown between Christmas and New Year
-   Discretionary Bonus Scheme
-   Private Pension Scheme
-   Private Healthcare
-   Health and Well-Being Benefits
-   Dental Care
-   Optical treatments
-   Mental Health Support

## Apply

[Apply at Lighthouse Games](https://apply.workable.com/lighthousegames/j/3722FB8235/apply)

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