Senior VFX Artist

Company Description Ubisoft is a global leader in gaming with teams across the world creating original and memorable gaming experiences, from Assassin’s Creed, Rainbow Six to Just Dance and more. We believe diverse perspectives help both players and teams thrive. If you’re passionate about innovation and pushing entertainment boundaries, join our journey and help us create the unknown Job Description Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Candidates must possess current eligibility to live and work in the UK in order for their application to be considered. As a Senior VFX Artist on the Rainbow Six brand, you'll bring passion, excitement, atmosphere and explosivity to a game through the creation of stunning effects. Alongside your eye for detail, you'll enjoy mentoring, knowledge sharing and taking ownership of features and systems. You will deliver visually impressive moments that positively enhance the player experience. Be it smoke, fire, an explosion, falling snow, or a waterfall, every one of your effects will accent the immersive game world and often will have people wondering, “How did you do that?” As a tech‑savvy artist, you’ll combine technology and creativity to make the magic happen. You’ll be able to adapt to a variety of tools while relying on your core talent to create and integrate impactful, high‑quality, real‑time visual effects. You’ll enjoy collaborating with art, programming and design teams to understand key features and elements where the addition of visual effects will add life to the games our players know and love. As a Senior VFX Artist, you'll work closely with other artists, offering guidance and support, as well as supporting your lead and relevant teams to establish pipelines, processes and workflows. As a natural collaborator and communicator, you’ll help motivate the team and take pride in knowing your work plays a key part in the Rainbow Six legacy. What You’ll Bring A photo‑realistic portfolio/showreel of your best work, consisting of real‑time VFX elements. Experience of modelling, texturing, and image processing. Working knowledge of Photoshop. Proficient in 3D software, such as Maya or 3DS Max. Ability to give, receive and apply feedback constructively. Understanding of basic vector math and art fundamentals (e.g. lighting, composition, colour theory). Desirable experience with proprietary/in‑house engines. What We’ll Provide Everything you need to keep your life in balance – hybrid working, flexible core hours, 25 days of annual leave, Christmas shutdown, and a plan that will enable you to work from anywhere in the EU for up to four weeks per year. Life insurance, income insurance, private healthcare, an annual well‑being allowance, and more. Generous resources committed to your perpetual personal and professional development. Investment in our community – with paid volunteering days. Fun and entertainment – with free games, activities, and celebrations. Generous relocation support – should you need it. Ready to Apply? We aim to build the world’s most distinctive and diverse gaming studio; therefore, we strongly encourage you to apply. We’d love to hear about you and your background. Find out more about Ubisoft Reflections by contacting Luke Murtagh, our Talent Acquisition Partner managing this vacancy. Website: https://reflections.ubisoft.com/about/ubisoft-reflections TA Partner: https://www.linkedin.com/in/luke-murtagh-recruitment/ Our Social Channels: linktr.ee/UbisoftReflections Senior VFX Artist (Updated Nov 2025) Seniority level Mid‑Senior level Employment type Full‑time Job function Art/Creative Computer Games (Industry) Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Ubisoft Reflections by 2x. Get notified about new Visual Effects Artist jobs in Newcastle Upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom. Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom (1 week ago). #J-18808-Ljbffr