87 Industrial Light Magic jobs in the United Kingdom

• Collaborate closely with directors and producers to interpret scripts and develop a cohesive visual concept for the film.
• Create detailed mood boards, concept art, storyboards, and sketches to present design ideas.
• Oversee the design and construction of sets, including sourcing materials, managing budgets, and liaising with construction crews.
• Select and source props, furniture, and decorative elements to enhance the overall aesthetic.
• Manage the art department budget and schedule effectively, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within financial constraints.
• Lead, mentor, and motivate the art department team, including set dressers, prop masters, and graphic designers.
• Conduct location scouting and adapt designs to suit available shooting locations.
• Ensure all design elements adhere to the film's narrative, tone, and stylistic requirements.
• Liaise with the Director of Photography to ensure lighting and camera work complement the production design.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of current trends in film design, technology, and materials.
• Handle the logistics and organization of the art department, including paperwork and inventory.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations on set and in the workshop.

• Extensive experience as a Production Designer or Assistant Production Designer in film or television.
• A strong portfolio showcasing a diverse range of successful projects and a distinctive visual style.
• Proficiency in design software such as AutoCAD, SketchUp, and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Excellent understanding of art history, architecture, interior design, and visual storytelling.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage a creative team under pressure.
• Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to challenges.
• Experience in budget management and resource allocation within the film industry.
• Willingness to travel and work flexible hours as required by production schedules.
• A degree in Fine Art, Design, Architecture, or a related field is preferred.

• Lead, mentor, and motivate a team of animators throughout the production pipeline.
• Set and maintain the animation quality and performance standards for assigned projects.
• Provide clear and constructive feedback on animation sequences to team members.
• Collaborate with Directors, Storyboard Artists, and Art Directors to interpret and execute the creative vision.
• Develop and refine character performances, ensuring emotional depth and believability.
• Oversee the animation blocking, polishing, and final delivery stages.
• Troubleshoot animation challenges and develop creative solutions.
• Ensure timely delivery of animation shots according to the production schedule.
• Participate in character design reviews and provide input on rigging requirements.
• Contribute to the development of animation techniques and workflows.

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in character animation for feature films or high-end CG productions.
• Proven experience in a Lead Animator or Supervising Animator role.
• Exceptional understanding of animation principles, cinematography, and storytelling.
• Proficiency in industry-standard animation software (e.g., Maya, Blender).
• Strong ability to sculpt compelling performances and convey emotion through character movement.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to provide clear, constructive, and actionable feedback.
• Experience working within a hybrid production environment, adapting to both studio and remote collaboration.
• A strong eye for detail and a passion for achieving excellence in animation.
• A portfolio showcasing outstanding character animation work and leadership examples.

• Lead and mentor a remote team of VFX artists, providing clear direction, constructive feedback, and artistic guidance.
• Oversee the creation of high-quality visual effects assets, from concept to final composite, ensuring adherence to project vision and technical specifications.
• Collaborate closely with directors, art directors, and production teams to translate creative concepts into stunning visual sequences.
• Develop and implement efficient workflows and pipelines for VFX production in a remote environment.
• Ensure consistency in style, quality, and technical execution across all VFX elements.
• Troubleshoot complex creative and technical challenges, proposing effective solutions.
• Manage shot assignments, priorities, and deadlines for the VFX team.
• Stay at the forefront of emerging VFX technologies, techniques, and software.
• Contribute to the overall artistic direction and quality of projects.
• Conduct reviews and provide feedback on team members' work, fostering artistic growth.
• Maintain strong communication channels within the remote team and with external stakeholders.

• Extensive experience in visual effects artistry for film, television, or interactive media, with a significant portion in a lead or supervisory role.
• A stellar portfolio showcasing a diverse range of high-quality VFX work, demonstrating exceptional artistic skill and creativity.
• Proficiency in industry-standard VFX software such as Maya, Houdini, Nuke, After Effects, Substance Painter, and rendering engines (e.g., Arnold, RenderMan, Redshift).
• Deep understanding of 3D modeling, texturing, lighting, rendering, compositing, and simulation.
• Proven ability to lead, motivate, and manage a remote team effectively.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong eye for detail, composition, color theory, and cinematic aesthetics.
• Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple projects, and meet tight deadlines.
• Experience with pipeline development and scripting (e.g., Python) is a strong asset.
• A passion for storytelling and the transformative power of visual effects.

We want you to #JOINTHEREBELLION!

For over 30 years, we’ve been creating incredible video games at our multiple studios, but Rebellion is more than just games. We have our own film studio, we create board games, publish books, and through 2000AD, publish comics and graphic novels such as the amazing Judge Dredd.

We're looking for an experienced VFX Artist who is looking for their next exciting challenge to join a passionate and growing VFX team and work on an exciting new large-scale project, crafted by a seasoned team renowned for developing exceptional shooters.

The VFX team is responsible for all visual effects developed in Rebellion's games. Not only particle effects, but screen post effects, material effects, mesh destruction effects and UI effects, developed in Rebellion's proprietary engine “Asura”.

Responsibilities

• Craft and design high-quality real-time particle effects that elevate the look and feel of the game.
• Maintain strong artistic and technical standards, making refinements to ensure effects are both polished and performant.
• Use available assets to immerse players in rich, atmospheric worlds that enhance the game’s narrative and experience.
• Draw on game design documents to understand environments, objectives, storylines, and overall style, ensuring your effects support the project vision.

This exciting opportunity can be based out of any of our studios in Oxford or Warwick, offering flexibility, collaboration, and the chance to work with a world-class team! We can provide a relocation package, including moving assistance, temporary accommodation, and full support to ensure a smooth transition to your new environment.

We believe in the power of face-to-face collaboration and encourage working from our Oxford headquarters. However, we understand that flexibility matters, so we’re open to discussing hybrid options based on individual needs.

Requirements

• An accomplished real-time VFX portfolio that demonstrates timing, clarity, and a strong artistic eye.
• Professional experience, whether through studio roles, internships, or substantial personal projects such as game jams or mods, as well as familiarity with source control systems, will help you stand out.
• Proficiency with industry tools such as Blender, Photoshop, Substance, and After Effects (or equivalent software).
• A solid understanding of particle system fundamentals and texture creation workflows for games.
• Familiarity with simulation tools such as Houdini and Embergen (or similar) for creating flipbook assets.
• Knowledge of 2D particle texture techniques and how to apply them effectively in real-time effects.
• The ability to take concept art, design goals, and references and transform them into polished, performant effects that enhance gameplay and storytelling.

Benefits

We offer an extensive benefits package to our team including:

• 22 days holidays + Christmas closure (typically 4 days) & Bank holidays (increasing with service at 5 years – one day each year until you reach 31 days)
• Private Medical Insurance, healthcare cash plan, including dental and Vision
• Life Assurance, Income Protection & Critical Illness Cover
• Enhanced Family Leave
• Interest Free, Tax-Free loans
• Enhanced Pension Scheme
• EAP a range of Mental Health and Wellbeing Support
• Plus loads more… including a wide range of discounts, freebies, and social events!

Right to Work Statement

This role is only open to applicants who have the permanent right to work in the UK. We are unable to provide or take over visa sponsorship, either now or in the future. Applicants must therefore be able to demonstrate their ongoing eligibility to work in the UK without the need for employer sponsorship.

Life at Our Oxford HQ

Our riverside headquarters in Oxford places you a short walk away from the city centre. Renowned for its rich historical backdrop and esteemed educational institutions, Oxford offers a unique blend of tradition and modernity, with its beautiful architecture and green spaces.

Oxford also boasts excellent transport links, making it easy to navigate both the city and the wider country. The city’s train station, just a short walk from our studio, offers frequent services to London, as well as direct routes to major cities like Birmingham, Manchester, and Reading and we also offer free parking at the studio.

Our open-plan office promotes teamwork and innovation, with regular interaction with senior management and other departments, alongside access to free hot drinks, a handy tuck shop onsite and a range of local pubs, cafes and dining options nearby helping make every workday enjoyable!

Inside Rebellion

Whichever team you join at Rebellion we are proud of our open, friendly, and creative atmosphere. We love what we do, and we have fun doing it! As a big indie developer, we have complete creative freedom over our titles which allows us to work on a massive variety of projects across all the major platforms.

Find out more about us here

Our size, stability, and the variety of in-house expertise across multiple industries, makes Rebellion completely unique! We work in our own way, and we celebrate that as the key to our success. We foster an inclusive culture where you are encouraged to be yourself, to express your creativity and your talent. We are people focused and will support you in every way to can be the best at what you do. We recognise the importance of enjoying what you do and having a healthy work-life balance. We offer a friendly, creative, and relaxed working atmosphere, with sensibly managed projects and a wide variety of benefits and development opportunities for all our teams to ensure you are fully supported with your physical and Mental Well-being.

We are actively recruiting for a diverse team and continue to add to our culture of growth and inclusion. Rebellion encourages innovation in all areas, and we look forward to hearing how you can help us to be better. We encourage all demographics of culture, gender, ethnicity, neurodiversity and beyond, because a representative team makes better products.

If you are interested in working at Rebellion, but this role doesn’t sound quite like you, we’re recruiting for a range of positions across the studio and we’re always happy to receive speculative applications via our website. Visit our Careers website to view all our live vacancies: Rebellion: Careers

#LI-Hybrid

• Manage all aspects of production logistics, including scheduling, budgeting, and resource allocation for film and theatre projects.
• Develop detailed production plans and timelines, ensuring adherence to deadlines.
• Oversee the procurement of materials, equipment, and services necessary for production.
• Coordinate with directors, creative teams, cast, and crew to ensure seamless collaboration.
• Manage budgets effectively, tracking expenditures and implementing cost-saving measures where appropriate.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations on set and in rehearsal spaces.
• Oversee the hiring and management of production staff and freelancers.
• Liaise with external stakeholders, including venues, distributors, and funding bodies.
• Troubleshoot and resolve production-related issues promptly and efficiently.
• Maintain clear and concise communication channels throughout the production process.
• Contribute to creative problem-solving and decision-making during pre-production, production, and post-production.
• Ensure quality control and adherence to artistic vision throughout the production.
• Manage contract negotiations and administration for talent and crew.
• Archive production documentation and assets upon project completion.

• Proven experience (7+ years) as a Production Manager or similar role in film, television, or theatre production.
• Demonstrable success in managing multiple complex projects simultaneously.
• Strong understanding of film and theatre production workflows and terminology.
• Excellent financial acumen and experience managing significant production budgets.
• Exceptional organizational, planning, and logistical skills.
• Proficiency in production management software and standard office applications.
• Strong leadership, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to remain calm and effective under pressure.
• Thorough knowledge of health and safety protocols within the industry.
• Experience managing diverse teams and fostering a positive working environment.
• A degree in Film Production, Theatre Arts, Business Management, or a related field is preferred.
• Flexibility to work non-standard hours and travel as required by project needs.

• Conceptualize and create high-quality visual effects for various projects.
• Collaborate with creative teams to achieve desired aesthetic and technical outcomes.
• Develop and maintain VFX pipelines and workflows.
• Optimize VFX assets for maximum performance and efficiency.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior VFX artists.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends and technologies in VFX.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to VFX production.
• Ensure consistent quality and artistic integrity across all visual effects.

• Proven experience as a Senior VFX Artist or similar role.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating expertise in various VFX techniques.
• Proficiency in industry-standard VFX software (e.g., Houdini, Maya, Nuke, After Effects, Unreal Engine).
• Excellent understanding of 3D principles, compositing, and real-time VFX.
• Strong artistic eye and a passion for visual storytelling.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a remote team.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
• Experience with scripting (e.g., Python) is a plus.
• A degree in Animation, Fine Arts, Computer Graphics, or a related field is preferred.

• Lead the development and implementation of all visual effects.
• Mentor and guide junior and senior VFX artists.
• Develop and maintain the VFX pipeline and workflows.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve artistic and technical goals.
• Create high-quality VFX assets, including particle systems, shaders, and simulations.
• Optimize VFX performance for real-time applications.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest VFX technologies and trends.
• Ensure all VFX work meets project requirements and quality standards.

• Proven experience as a VFX Artist, with at least 3 years in a lead or senior role.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating exceptional VFX skills.
• Expertise in Unity or Unreal Engine visual effects tools.
• Proficiency in 3D modeling, animation, and texturing software (e.g., Maya, Blender).
• Experience with particle simulation software (e.g., Houdini, EmberGen).
• Knowledge of shader creation and optimization.
• Excellent understanding of visual storytelling and composition.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a remote team.

• Create high-quality visual effects for various media projects.
• Design and implement particle systems, simulations, and procedural effects.
• Collaborate with directors and art leads to achieve artistic vision.
• Mentor and guide junior VFX artists.
• Ensure technical feasibility and optimize VFX for performance.
• Develop and maintain style guides for visual effects.
• Stay current with emerging VFX technologies and trends.
• Contribute to pipeline development and workflow improvements.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in visual effects artistry.
• Strong portfolio showcasing a wide range of VFX work.
• Proficiency in industry-standard VFX software (e.g., Houdini, Maya, After Effects, Nuke).
• Expertise in particle systems, simulations, and compositing.
• Excellent artistic fundamentals, including color theory, composition, and lighting.
• Experience mentoring junior artists and providing creative feedback.
• Strong understanding of real-time VFX pipelines (Unity, Unreal Engine) is a plus.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.