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Turtle Rock Studios

Lead VFX Artist

Irvine, CA · On-site

$135K - $165K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

The Lead VFX Artist will maintain consistency across the department providing direction and ... Work with designers, engineers, and other artists in creating strong moment-to-moment gameplay

Komodo Co., Ltd.

VFX Artist

Bellevue, WA · Remote

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

You will work closely with designers, artists, and engineers to ensure VFX supports gameplay clarity and elevates the overall player experience. The ideal candidate has a strong artistic eye and a ...

Komodo Co., Ltd.

VFX Artist

Bellevue, WA · On-site +1

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

You will work closely with designers, artists, and engineers to ensure VFX supports gameplay clarity and elevates the overall player experience. The ideal candidate has a strong artistic eye and a ...

Ember Lab

Lead VFX Artist

Orange, CA · On-site

$130K - $170K/yr

Collaborate across disciplines - Work closely with animation, programming, tech art and design teams to integrate VFX seamlessly into the game with an eye to optimize performance and implement shader ...

Ember Lab

Lead VFX Artist

Orange, CA

$130K - $170K/yr

Collaborate across disciplines - Work closely with animation, programming, tech art and design teams to integrate VFX seamlessly into the game with an eye to optimize performance and implement shader ...

Ember Lab

Lead VFX Artist

Orange, CA · On-site

$130K - $170K/yr

Collaborate across disciplines - Work closely with animation, programming, tech art and design teams to integrate VFX seamlessly into the game with an eye to optimize performance and implement shader ...

Ember Lab

Lead VFX Artist

Orange, CA · On-site

Collaborate across disciplines Work closely with animation, programming, tech art and design teams to integrate VFX seamlessly into the game with an eye to optimize performance and implement shader ...

Infinity Ward

Lead VFX Artist

Cherry Hill, NJ

Lead VFX Artist Requisition ID:R026554 Lead VFX Artist Digital Legends is an Activision studio ... Work closely with artists, designers and programmers to ensure that visual effects are of high ...

Infinity Ward

VFX Director - Infinity Ward

Woodland Hills, CA · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Collaborate with engineering and tools teams to develop efficient, scalable VFX pipelines for both pre-rendered and in-engine cinematics. * Partner with gameplay design, animation, and level design ...

Activision Blizzard

VFX Director - Infinity Ward

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$136.88 - $253.26/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Collaborate with engineering and tools teams to develop efficient, scalable VFX pipelines for both pre‑rendered and in‑engine cinematics. * Partner with gameplay design, animation, and level ...

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As of Aug 13, 2026, the average yearly pay for vfx engineer in the United States is $145,359.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $116,000.00 and $173,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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As a Vfx Engineer, your daily tasks often include developing and maintaining tools or scripts that streamline the visual effects pipeline, collaborating closely with artists to address technical challenges, and optimizing workflows for performance and efficiency. You may need to troubleshoot rendering issues, integrate new software solutions, and provide ongoing technical support to creative teams. The role also involves adapting to evolving project needs, documenting processes, and ensuring that VFX assets meet both technical and artistic requirements. Working in a fast-paced, collaborative setting, Vfx Engineers play a key part in bridging the gap between artistic vision and technical implementation.

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Lead VFX Artist

Turtle Rock Studios

Irvine, CA • On-site

$135K - $165K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement

Re-posted 12 days ago

Job description

At Turtle Rock, we make the games we want to play. We're dedicated to providing a collaborative environment where our team members feel empowered with the creative freedom to contribute and grow. While we are based in Orange County, CA, we support flexible work arrangements ranging from in-studio, hybrid, to fully remote throughout North America. Join our award-winning game development team and help create our next hit title.
We are looking for a Lead VFX Artist to be a part of our VFX team. The Lead VFX Artist will 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. The right candidate will look for opportunities to enhance the player experience, embrace and provide constructive feedback while guiding the creative process; driving VFX process for game effects. This position will report to the Creative Director.
Responsibilities
  • 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
  • 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
Preferences
  • Shipped one or more major titles on current generation/PC platforms as a Senior VFX artist
  • Experience with AAA First Person action titles
  • Previous leadership experience preferred, or senior/principal role in games environments
  • Experience working with shaders and materials
  • Familiarity with asset tracking and issue tracking tools such as Perforce and JIRA
  • Passion for games
Benefits
Some of the benefits and perks our employees get to enjoy, include:
  • 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

The estimated base pay range for this role is: $135,000 - $165,000 USD
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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