Senior VFX Artist at Cloud Imperium Games
Company: Cloud Imperium Games
Location: Manchester, England, United Kingdom
Job Type: Full-Time
Salary: Not Disclosed
About Cloud Imperium Games
Founded in 2012 by renowned game developer Chris Roberts, Cloud Imperium Games (CIG) is one of the
largest global independent game studios. The company is dedicated to creating next-generation AAA
gaming experiences and is widely known for its ambitious space simulation project supported by a
passionate global community of backers.
With studios around the world, CIG focuses on innovation, cutting-edge technology, and a collaborative
development environment that encourages creativity and pushes the boundaries of interactive entertainment.
Job Overview
Cloud Imperium Games is looking for a Senior VFX Artist to join its Manchester studio. In this role,
you will work alongside talented artists and programmers to create high-quality real-time visual effects
for a vast sandbox universe.
You will design and implement a wide variety of effects ranging from epic spaceship battles and
planetary weather systems to futuristic holographic interfaces and environmental details. The role
requires strong artistic vision, technical expertise, and the ability to collaborate closely with
cross-disciplinary teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Create sci-fi visual effects using Cloud Imperium Games’ real-time VFX editor.
- Produce textures and mesh assets for real-time effects using tools such as 3ds Max, Houdini, Embergen, and After Effects.
- Optimize visual effects to ensure strong in-game performance while maintaining high visual quality.
- Collaborate with VFX programmers to improve visual effects technology and production pipelines.
- Work closely with Art, Design, and Audio teams to bring the game universe to life.
- Analyze and replicate high-quality effects inspired by games and cinematic productions.
- Provide guidance and mentorship to junior VFX artists.
Required Qualifications
- Strong understanding of the artistic and technical fundamentals of real-time visual effects.
- Experience working with real-time particle systems within a game engine.
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to break down complex effects from games and films.
- Highly self-motivated with the ability to take initiative and solve production challenges.
- Passion for advancing the quality and innovation of real-time VFX in games.
- Experience supporting or mentoring junior artists.
Benefits
- Opportunity to work on a large-scale AAA space simulation project.
- Collaborative and creative studio environment.
- Professional development and career growth opportunities.
- Work with industry-leading artists, engineers, and designers.