• Lead the creation of high-quality, optimised real-time VFX across a range of projects with varying technical and artistic requirements.
• Maintain a consistently high bar for visual quality and performance across all VFX deliverables.
• Provide hands-on artistic and technical guidance to support project teams.
• Assist production with task estimation, prioritisation and planning across VFX tasks.
• Attend partner and stakeholder calls where required, representing Inferno’s VFX expertise and ensuring alignment with project goals.

• Act as a line manager for VFX artists, supporting performance, wellbeing and professional development across the team.
• Mentor and coach team members through regular feedback, reviews and knowledge sharing.
• Support team growth by identifying skill gaps and helping shape training and development opportunities.
• Assist in maintaining clear expectations around quality, workflows and best practices.

• Support the recruitment process for VFX roles, including reviewing portfolios, participating in interviews and assisting with candidate assessment when required.
• Contribute to onboarding new team members and helping them integrate into Inferno’s workflows and culture.
• Collaborate with the Managing Director on resourcing needs and team structure planning.

• Work closely with the R&D team to research, test and develop new tools, workflows and real-time VFX techniques.
• Contribute to forward-looking discussions around emerging technology, pipelines and future studio capabilities.
• Help translate R&D findings into practical workflows that benefit live projects and team efficiency.

• 10+ years of professional experience in the games and/or film industry, with a minimum of 5 years specialising in real-time VFX pipelines – ideally with shipped real-time projects.
• Proven experience in a senior or lead VFX role, with responsibility for quality and team support.
• Strong leadership, communication and mentoring skills in a collaborative, remote environment.
• Exceptional understanding of real-time VFX principles, optimisation and performance constraints.
• Advanced knowledge of Unreal Engine and modern real-time workflows.
• Proficiency with tools such as Houdini, Blender, EmberGen, UE5, Niagra and related VFX software.
• Strong artistic fundamentals, including timing, colour, composition and readability. A problem-solving mindset with the ability to balance creative ambition and technical constraints.
  
• A strong portfolio showcasing your expertise in real-time VFX creation.
• An interest in emerging real-time technologies and experimental workflows.

• Experience contributing to or shaping VFX pipelines and studio workflows.
• Experience mentoring or managing multiple artists across projects.
• Familiarity with Unity and proprietary engines.
• 2D VFX or 2D animation experience.
• Previous line management experience.
• Experience contributing to recruitment and onboarding processes.

Benefits:

• Fully Remote Work Environment.
• 4 Day Work Week (Monday to Thursday).
• Flexi-Time with Core Hours (10am–3pm).
• 6 Weeks of Paid Time Off.
• Perks at Work (Discounts, Rewards & Classes).
• Team Training & Development Budget.