Permanent Visual Effects Jobs in England

1 to 25 of 42 Permanent Visual Effects Jobs in England

Creative Technologist

London Area, United Kingdom
Tag
technologies. Workflow Support: Help develop and refine hybrid pipelines that combine modern technologies with traditional video, animation, and post-production processes. Creative-Technical Integration: Partner with designers, editors, and VFX artists to translate creative ideas into technically feasible solutions that enhance storytelling and visual impact. Tool Customization & Automation: Create scripts, templates, and lightweight tools to improve efficiency, consistency, and … knowledge of 3D tools (e.g., Blender, Cinema 4D, Maya) and render engines (e.g., Redshift, Octane, Unreal Engine). Strong skills in video editing and motion design software (e.g., After Effects, Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve). Experience with real-time engines (Unreal Engine or Unity) for prototyping or content creation. Basic scripting/programming proficiency (Python, JavaScript, or similar) for More ❯
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Creative Technologist

City of London, London, United Kingdom
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technologies. Workflow Support: Help develop and refine hybrid pipelines that combine modern technologies with traditional video, animation, and post-production processes. Creative-Technical Integration: Partner with designers, editors, and VFX artists to translate creative ideas into technically feasible solutions that enhance storytelling and visual impact. Tool Customization & Automation: Create scripts, templates, and lightweight tools to improve efficiency, consistency, and … knowledge of 3D tools (e.g., Blender, Cinema 4D, Maya) and render engines (e.g., Redshift, Octane, Unreal Engine). Strong skills in video editing and motion design software (e.g., After Effects, Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve). Experience with real-time engines (Unreal Engine or Unity) for prototyping or content creation. Basic scripting/programming proficiency (Python, JavaScript, or similar) for More ❯
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Lead Technical Artist

City of London, London, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Couch Heroes
You will report directly to the Art Director, working closely with design, engineering, and art to ensure our tools, pipelines, and assets are efficient, scalable, and aligned with the visual goals of the game. If you're excited by the idea of leading a small but ambitious team while getting your hands dirty solving complex technical challenges, then this … Lead technical problem-solving and support debugging of art-related performance issues (e.g., draw calls, LODs, shaders, memory usage) Oversee shader development, optimization, and documentation. Maintain a high-quality visual bar while meeting memory and performance budgets. Build and maintain procedural content generation pipelines. Team Leadership: Mentor Technical Artists to develop their skills and workflows. Review work, provide clear … Engine 5 (Blueprints, Material Editor, and optimization tools). Experience developing and maintaining art pipelines and custom tools (Python, C++, etc.). Solid understanding of shaders, modeling, rendering, lighting, VFX, rigging, skinning, animation and procedural content generation systems. Familiarity with automation for asset creation and integration. Shader programming (HLSL, GLSL, Unreal Material Editor). Python, MEL, or MaxScript for tool More ❯
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Lead Technical Artist

London Area, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Couch Heroes
You will report directly to the Art Director, working closely with design, engineering, and art to ensure our tools, pipelines, and assets are efficient, scalable, and aligned with the visual goals of the game. If you're excited by the idea of leading a small but ambitious team while getting your hands dirty solving complex technical challenges, then this … Lead technical problem-solving and support debugging of art-related performance issues (e.g., draw calls, LODs, shaders, memory usage) Oversee shader development, optimization, and documentation. Maintain a high-quality visual bar while meeting memory and performance budgets. Build and maintain procedural content generation pipelines. Team Leadership: Mentor Technical Artists to develop their skills and workflows. Review work, provide clear … Engine 5 (Blueprints, Material Editor, and optimization tools). Experience developing and maintaining art pipelines and custom tools (Python, C++, etc.). Solid understanding of shaders, modeling, rendering, lighting, VFX, rigging, skinning, animation and procedural content generation systems. Familiarity with automation for asset creation and integration. Shader programming (HLSL, GLSL, Unreal Material Editor). Python, MEL, or MaxScript for tool More ❯
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Senior Pipeline Engineer

London, United Kingdom
DNEG Group
AI and Generative AI, and thought leaders in the ethical creation of AI content. Job Description We are seeking a dynamic and visionary Senior Pipeline Engineer to join our VFX technology team. As a Senior Pipeline Engineer, you will be instrumental in advancing the boundaries of AI-driven content creation, while upholding our unwavering commitment to ethical AI practices, particularly … documentation for developed tools Train and support end users on how to use the developed tools. Must Haves Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Computer Visualization, or VFX required. 5+ years experience as a Senior Pipeline Engineer, Software Engineer, or similar role in a VFX, animation, or relevant development environment. Expert proficiency in Python; strong experience with other More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Senior Technical Artist

Southampton, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Kinetic Games
You will play a key role in developing new tools, solving pipeline challenges, and ensuring that our game runs smoothly across multiple platforms. Your expertise will help push the visual quality of Phasmophobia while maintaining efficient workflows. Responsibilities: Collaborate closely with artists, designers, and programmers to create and maintain efficient, scalable art pipelines. Optimize art assets and scenes to … workflows and automate repetitive tasks within Unity. Investigate, identify, and solve visual and technical issues during development. Support the art team with shader creation, material setup, lighting, and VFX integration. Ensure that assets meet both artistic and technical standards and work seamlessly within Unity. Stay up to date with the latest tools, techniques, and best practices in real-time … work in the UK. Nice To Have Experience developing for VR and console platforms (especially PSVR2). Knowledge of shader languages such as HLSL or Shader Graph. Experience with VFX tools and techniques. Interest or background in real-time lighting and rendering pipelines. Experience with version control systems such as Git, Perforce and Plastic. Benefits: Competitive salary 5% Employer Match More ❯
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Expert Level Designer - Single Player

Guildford, Surrey, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Sledgehammer Games, Inc
highly polished multiplayer experiences to emotionally engaging single-player campaigns. At Sledgehammer Games, we believe in pushing boundaries, redefining the possibilities of interactive storytelling, and setting new standards for visual and gameplay fidelity. Together, we aim to deliver world-class gaming content that continues to set the bar for quality, innovation, and player engagement. We are excited to invite …/prototyping improvements. Research the game's subject matter and be intimately familiar with the direction and narrative intentions to best inform your work. Collaborate with art, engineering, animation, VFX and audio teams to implement their content into the game, providing feedback where necessary to ensure the vision of the level is upheld. Iterate on your work based on feedback More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Rigging TD

London, United Kingdom
Framestore Limited
across the complete filmmaking process to help design, plan and create beautiful images, we focus on finding innovative creative solutions to support their vision and set new standards for visual effects in cinema. Framestore combines talent and technology to bring life to everything we create. Driven by creativity and inspired by the future, we set out every day … rigs for high-end visual effects films. You will work closely with Modellers and Animators to develop and refine rigs that meet the specific requirements of a VFX pipeline. What you'll do Create fully scripted rigs and refine them according to animation and lighting needs. Prototype, implement and refine puppet (skeleton), body (deformer and muscle-based) or … creating believable CG characters and the requisite attention to detail. Experience with scripting (i.e. Python) and the ability to follow strict coding standards. Analytical and artistic skills, creativity and visual problem-solving. Teamwork, communication and time management skills. The ability to write technical documentation and present your work (wiki, screen capture etc.). Basic knowledge of anatomy for bipeds More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Senior 2D Concept Artist

London, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Companiongroup
studios. We take pride in our global remote team, which values clear communication and technical excellence. We're looking for a Senior 2D Concept Artist to help shape the visual identity of our stylised game. This role is for a seasoned visual storyteller who can drive early art development, contribute across key concept areas, and collaborate across disciplines … to define a vibrant, iconic world. Reporting to the Art Director, you'll set visual standards, mentor peers, and directly influence the artistic tone of the project. Your Responsibilities: Drive the creation of compelling 2D concepts for characters, environments, props, and key scenes that communicate style, tone, and mood. Collaborate closely with the Art Director and Design Leads to … goals into visual ideas, mood boards, and storytelling moments that inspire world-building and player immersion. Provide paint overs, explorations, and visual targets to support 3D artists, VFX, and lighting teams during production. Help establish and maintain a cohesive style guide, ensuring visual consistency across all in-game content. Offer mentorship and feedback to mid/junior More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Vehicle Content Designer

Manchester, Lancashire, United Kingdom
Cloud Imperium Games Limited German Branch
Roberts' vision. Implement complex systems that enhance engine capabilities and player experience. Set up vehicle design using in-house tools, ensuring clean implementation. Coordinate with artists, animators, audio, and VFX teams for vehicle content creation. Present concepts, designs, and proposals to project leads. Work with cross-disciplinary teams to integrate game systems with vehicles. Analyze game data to understand usage … professional game development experience as a Designer. Experience with a large-scale 3D title from pre-production to release on PC or current/next-gen consoles. Knowledge of visual scripting languages. Positive, solution-oriented attitude with a passion for game development. Strong design sense and focus on user experience. Creative problem-solving within limited tools. Motivated, focused, and More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Senior Software Engineer (Gameplay)

Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom
Different Technologies Pty Ltd
artists. Contribute to the game design process and react to player feedback. Work with technical artists and testers to build and iterate compelling multiplayer moments with complex animation and VFX requirements. Requirements Develop and manage new features throughout their entire lifecycle, from initial concept to final release. Develop gameplay features in C++ and blueprints whilst working closely with game designers … artists. Contribute to the game design process and react to player feedback. Work with technical artists and testers to build and iterate compelling multiplayer moments with complex animation and VFX requirements. Bonus Skills At least 5 years of game development experience with Unreal Engine. Strong programming background and experience with using C++. Experience in creating features for a networked multiplayer More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Effects Technical Director - ILM London

London, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
The Walt Disney Company
Effects Technical Director - ILM London Apply Now Apply Later Job ID Location London, United Kingdom Business Industrial Light & Magic Date posted 6月. 17, 2025 Job Summary: Position Summary At ILM, FX Technical Directors are tasked with creating simulations, procedural animation, and rendering photorealistic effects elements for feature film, animation and episodic visual effects. We seek an artist … quality and efficiency. What we're looking for: Experience as an effects technical director in feature film, animation and/or episodic TV, or other relevant experience in VFX, games or animation. Ability to work with proficiency, energy, and passion within a team environment. A proactive communicator. Engages in the creative process with an inclusive and encouraging approach. Demonstrates … a great eye for aesthetics. Shows interest and skill in solving technical and creative problems. Good understanding of most aspects of Houdini and the VFX pipeline. Linux proficiency. Please provide a demo reel that showcases your creative and technical skills. This role is Hybrid, which means the employee will be required to work a minimum of 2 days on-site More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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3D Solution consultant - (Technical Artist)

London, United Kingdom
Adobe Systems GmbH
Europe Our company Substance is the leader in 3D texture and material creation technologies. More than 350,000 monthly users in the domains of games and entertainment, film and VFX, fashion, product visualization, architecture, automotive and more rely on award-winning Substance texture and material authoring software for developing the next generation of digital content. Clients include Activision, Sony Computer More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Technical Lighter (All Levels) - ILM London

London, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
The Walt Disney Company
How Story Drives Everything We Do Step Inside Our World of Stories to Learn More About Us at ILM Founded in 1975 by George Lucas, ILM is the leading effects facility in the world, serving the motion picture, commercial production, and attraction industries. ILM has created visual effects for over 325 feature films and has played a … role in seven of the top 10 worldwide box-office hits of all time and has contributed to 25 of the top 50. ILM has set the standard for visual effects, creating some of the most stunning images in the history of film. At the forefront of the digital revolution, the company continues to break new ground in … visual effects, VR, AR, and Immersive Cinema. About The Walt Disney Company: The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Realtime Environment Artist

London, United Kingdom
Framestore Limited
early-stage, creative decisions that can then guide their entire production. We have over a hundred creatives, technologists and producers working across concept art, previsualisation, virtual production, in-camera VFX, techvis and postvis. Framestore combines talent and technology to bring life to everything we create. Driven by creativity and inspired by the future, we set out every day to reframe … the possible. The Role Realtime Environment Artists within our pre-production department blend artistic vision with technical expertise, collaborating closely with developers, visualisation artists, and VFX teams to build high-quality, performant real-time environments for feature films and episodic productions. As a Realtime Environment Artist, you'll work with Visualization and VFX Supervisors to create stunning and efficient real … to the overall look and feel while adhering to best practices in environment construction and performance. You'll be involved in optimising environment workflows and ensuring the best possible visual fidelity and real-time performance in Unreal Engine. This office-based role may require travel to studios and potentially international locations. This is a 6-month Fixed Term Contract More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Technical Support Engineer

Watford, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
GPL Technologies
and leadership to creative companies by combining specialized industryexpertisewith excellence in engineering.Weare a rapidly growing technology services firm thatcater tosome of Hollywood's most notable movie studios, gaming companies, visual effects houses, and advertising firms.Our vision is to expand GPL's presence globally, building an elite force of technology specialists focused on empowering creatives to achieve new heights. More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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L2 Support Engineer (Nottingham based) Tech Nottingham

Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Nexgencloud
a rapidly growing IaaS company focused on providing innovative cloud solutions and infrastructure services. Our GPU cloud infrastructure solutions accelerate development in industries such as Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, VFX & Rendering, Data Science & IoT, and Computer Aided Engineering & MDO. We are dedicated to helping our clients navigate the complexities of the digital world and achieve success through cutting-edge, scalable More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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GPU Accounts Executive

London, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Nexgencloud
a rapidly growing IaaS company focused on providing innovative cloud solutions and infrastructure services. Our GPU cloud infrastructure solutions accelerate development in industries such as Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, VFX & Rendering, Data Science & IoT, and Computer Aided Engineering & MDO. We are dedicated to helping our clients navigate the complexities of the digital world and achieve success through cutting-edge, scalable More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Remote VFX Generalist (Fusion + Post-Production)

London Area, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
The Forge Photographic Services Ltd
Remote VFX Generalist (Davinci, Fusion + Post-Production) Location: Remote (Flexible Time Zone – Overlap Not Required) Type: Freelance/Retainer with Potential for Rolling Contract About Us: We're a tight-knit post-production team crafting high-end, short-form commercial content — fast-paced, visually rich ads for luxury sectors including drinks, watches, jewellery, shoes, and tech. Our workflow is … grounded in precision and creativity, with an emphasis on aesthetic quality and efficiency. What We’re Looking For: We're seeking a VFX Generalist who can jump into projects with confidence and independence. The ideal candidate is comfortable working remotely — possibly in a different time zone — and ready to collaborate on a flexible basis. Your primary role will be: Cleanup … future-facing, tech-savvy team Potential transition to a rolling contract or long-term retainer Ideal Qualities: Strong eye for detail and design Solid understanding of post workflows and VFX integration Self-motivated, communicative, and reliable Prior experience in short-form commercials or brand content is a plus A suitable workstation Please only apply if you have a strong working More ❯
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Remote VFX Generalist (Fusion + Post-Production)

East London, London, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
The Forge Photographic Services Ltd
Remote VFX Generalist (Davinci, Fusion + Post-Production) Location: Remote (Flexible Time Zone – Overlap Not Required) Type: Freelance/Retainer with Potential for Rolling Contract About Us: We're a tight-knit post-production team crafting high-end, short-form commercial content — fast-paced, visually rich ads for luxury sectors including drinks, watches, jewellery, shoes, and tech. Our workflow is … grounded in precision and creativity, with an emphasis on aesthetic quality and efficiency. What We’re Looking For: We're seeking a VFX Generalist who can jump into projects with confidence and independence. The ideal candidate is comfortable working remotely — possibly in a different time zone — and ready to collaborate on a flexible basis. Your primary role will be: Cleanup … future-facing, tech-savvy team Potential transition to a rolling contract or long-term retainer Ideal Qualities: Strong eye for detail and design Solid understanding of post workflows and VFX integration Self-motivated, communicative, and reliable Prior experience in short-form commercials or brand content is a plus A suitable workstation Please only apply if you have a strong working More ❯
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Remote VFX Generalist (Fusion + Post-Production)

City of London, London, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
The Forge Photographic Services Ltd
Remote VFX Generalist (Davinci, Fusion + Post-Production) Location: Remote (Flexible Time Zone – Overlap Not Required) Type: Freelance/Retainer with Potential for Rolling Contract About Us: We're a tight-knit post-production team crafting high-end, short-form commercial content — fast-paced, visually rich ads for luxury sectors including drinks, watches, jewellery, shoes, and tech. Our workflow is … grounded in precision and creativity, with an emphasis on aesthetic quality and efficiency. What We’re Looking For: We're seeking a VFX Generalist who can jump into projects with confidence and independence. The ideal candidate is comfortable working remotely — possibly in a different time zone — and ready to collaborate on a flexible basis. Your primary role will be: Cleanup … future-facing, tech-savvy team Potential transition to a rolling contract or long-term retainer Ideal Qualities: Strong eye for detail and design Solid understanding of post workflows and VFX integration Self-motivated, communicative, and reliable Prior experience in short-form commercials or brand content is a plus A suitable workstation Please only apply if you have a strong working More ❯
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Remote VFX Generalist (Fusion + Post-Production)

Leigh, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
The Forge Photographic Services Ltd
Remote VFX Generalist (Davinci, Fusion + Post-Production) Location: Remote (Flexible Time Zone – Overlap Not Required) Type: Freelance/Retainer with Potential for Rolling Contract About Us: We're a tight-knit post-production team crafting high-end, short-form commercial content — fast-paced, visually rich ads for luxury sectors including drinks, watches, jewellery, shoes, and tech. Our workflow is … grounded in precision and creativity, with an emphasis on aesthetic quality and efficiency. What We’re Looking For: We're seeking a VFX Generalist who can jump into projects with confidence and independence. The ideal candidate is comfortable working remotely — possibly in a different time zone — and ready to collaborate on a flexible basis. Your primary role will be: Cleanup … future-facing, tech-savvy team Potential transition to a rolling contract or long-term retainer Ideal Qualities: Strong eye for detail and design Solid understanding of post workflows and VFX integration Self-motivated, communicative, and reliable Prior experience in short-form commercials or brand content is a plus A suitable workstation Please only apply if you have a strong working More ❯
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Remote VFX Generalist (Fusion + Post-Production)

Bury, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
The Forge Photographic Services Ltd
Remote VFX Generalist (Davinci, Fusion + Post-Production) Location: Remote (Flexible Time Zone – Overlap Not Required) Type: Freelance/Retainer with Potential for Rolling Contract About Us: We're a tight-knit post-production team crafting high-end, short-form commercial content — fast-paced, visually rich ads for luxury sectors including drinks, watches, jewellery, shoes, and tech. Our workflow is … grounded in precision and creativity, with an emphasis on aesthetic quality and efficiency. What We’re Looking For: We're seeking a VFX Generalist who can jump into projects with confidence and independence. The ideal candidate is comfortable working remotely — possibly in a different time zone — and ready to collaborate on a flexible basis. Your primary role will be: Cleanup … future-facing, tech-savvy team Potential transition to a rolling contract or long-term retainer Ideal Qualities: Strong eye for detail and design Solid understanding of post workflows and VFX integration Self-motivated, communicative, and reliable Prior experience in short-form commercials or brand content is a plus A suitable workstation Please only apply if you have a strong working More ❯
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Remote VFX Generalist (Fusion + Post-Production)

Leeds, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
The Forge Photographic Services Ltd
Remote VFX Generalist (Davinci, Fusion + Post-Production) Location: Remote (Flexible Time Zone – Overlap Not Required) Type: Freelance/Retainer with Potential for Rolling Contract About Us: We're a tight-knit post-production team crafting high-end, short-form commercial content — fast-paced, visually rich ads for luxury sectors including drinks, watches, jewellery, shoes, and tech. Our workflow is … grounded in precision and creativity, with an emphasis on aesthetic quality and efficiency. What We’re Looking For: We're seeking a VFX Generalist who can jump into projects with confidence and independence. The ideal candidate is comfortable working remotely — possibly in a different time zone — and ready to collaborate on a flexible basis. Your primary role will be: Cleanup … future-facing, tech-savvy team Potential transition to a rolling contract or long-term retainer Ideal Qualities: Strong eye for detail and design Solid understanding of post workflows and VFX integration Self-motivated, communicative, and reliable Prior experience in short-form commercials or brand content is a plus A suitable workstation Please only apply if you have a strong working More ❯
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Remote VFX Generalist (Fusion + Post-Production)

Altrincham, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
The Forge Photographic Services Ltd
Remote VFX Generalist (Davinci, Fusion + Post-Production) Location: Remote (Flexible Time Zone – Overlap Not Required) Type: Freelance/Retainer with Potential for Rolling Contract About Us: We're a tight-knit post-production team crafting high-end, short-form commercial content — fast-paced, visually rich ads for luxury sectors including drinks, watches, jewellery, shoes, and tech. Our workflow is … grounded in precision and creativity, with an emphasis on aesthetic quality and efficiency. What We’re Looking For: We're seeking a VFX Generalist who can jump into projects with confidence and independence. The ideal candidate is comfortable working remotely — possibly in a different time zone — and ready to collaborate on a flexible basis. Your primary role will be: Cleanup … future-facing, tech-savvy team Potential transition to a rolling contract or long-term retainer Ideal Qualities: Strong eye for detail and design Solid understanding of post workflows and VFX integration Self-motivated, communicative, and reliable Prior experience in short-form commercials or brand content is a plus A suitable workstation Please only apply if you have a strong working More ❯
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Visual Effects
England
25th Percentile
£33,982
Median
£37,352
75th Percentile
£48,750
90th Percentile
£60,750