Keywords Studios

Senior/Lead VFX Artist - 2025 Opportunities (Global)

Australia

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Video Game DevelopmentIndustries

Position Overview

  • Location Type: Remote
  • Employment Type: Full-time
  • Salary: Not specified

Keywords Studios is a leading provider of creative and technical services to over 950 clients, including major AAA developers and publishers such as Microsoft, Bandai Namco, and PlayStation. With a global network of 75+ studios, we co-develop games and provide comprehensive support across all aspects of game development including Localization, QA, Audio Services, Art Production, Game Development, Marketing services and much more. Our teams bring the visions of industry leaders to life, whether enhancing iconic franchises or building new projects from the ground up.

In 2025, we’re excited to expand our creative studios worldwide! We’re looking to bring on board talented game VFX artists to join our teams and bring their unique touch to renowned game titles. At Keywords Studios, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to innovative game titles, working alongside a dynamic team of creative professionals. Your work will play a key role in upholding the high-quality standards and exceptional service that Keywords Studios is renowned for across the globe. If you're ready to make an impact in the gaming industry and help shape the future of gaming, we’d love to hear from you!

Responsibilities

  • Collaboration: Collaborate with the art director, studio leads, and clients to establish and uphold the artistic vision and style guide for VFX work.
  • Leadership (Lead VFX Artists): Manage and mentor a team of VFX artists, fostering their growth through inspiring direction and constructive feedback that aligns with the project’s artistic vision.
  • Mentorship (Senior VFX Artists): Serve as a key contributor, providing expertise to elevate the quality of VFX work and mentoring junior team members where appropriate.
  • Advocacy: Advocate for the role of VFX in enhancing the game experience, consistently identifying opportunities to push the boundaries of visual storytelling.
  • Technical Knowledge: Demonstrate deep knowledge of VFX principles, a keen sense of timing, and meticulous attention to detail.
  • Creative Execution: Showcase a passion for crafting cutting-edge VFX, including set-piece events, ambient effects, and gameplay-driven visuals that define the unique identity of each project.
  • Team Culture: Actively contribute to building a collaborative and innovative art culture, helping to onboard new team members and championing the studio’s core values.
  • Pipeline Development: Partner closely with technical teams to develop efficient, stable, and state-of-the-art VFX pipelines, contributing to the advancement of new tools and technologies.

Requirements

  • Experience: Extensive experience (at least 5 years) contributing to AAA projects, showcasing high-quality VFX work and technical expertise.
  • Portfolio: A stellar portfolio that inspires and highlights your exceptional skills, creativity, and artistic talent.
  • Communication & Interpersonal Skills: Outstanding communication, interpersonal, problem-solving, and organizational abilities, enabling effective collaboration across diverse teams.
  • Leadership Skills: Experience partnering with recruitment and studio leadership (specifically for Lead VFX Artist role).

Skills

VFX
Art Direction
Team Leadership
Mentorship
Creative Collaboration
Game Development

Keywords Studios

Comprehensive service provider for video games

About Keywords Studios

Keywords Studios provides a wide range of services for the video games industry, supporting the entire lifecycle of game development. Their offerings include game-ready art, marketing, game development, functional and localization testing, text and audio localization, casting, audio post-production, community management, player support, and content moderation. The company utilizes proprietary technology to enhance its end-to-end platform, allowing clients to effectively bring their game concepts to life. Unlike many competitors, Keywords Studios focuses on delivering customized solutions that cater to the specific needs and budgets of their clients. The goal of Keywords Studios is to assist game developers and publishers in creating engaging digital content that entertains, connects, and educates players.

London, United KingdomHeadquarters
1998Year Founded
$487.8MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Consumer Software, Entertainment, GamingIndustries
5,001-10,000Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Paid Vacation
401(k) Company Match
401(k) Retirement Plan
Flexible Work Hours
Company Equity

Risks

Increased competition may impact Keywords Studios' market share in the gaming industry.
Integration of acquired companies could pose operational challenges and affect service quality.
Reliance on major clients like Microsoft may lead to revenue volatility.

Differentiation

Keywords Studios offers end-to-end services for the entire game development lifecycle.
The company has a global presence with over 13,000 professionals in 25+ countries.
Proprietary technology enhances Keywords Studios' platform for digital content creation.

Upsides

Acquisition of Certain Affinity expands Keywords Studios' AAA game development capabilities.
Integration with Microsoft's Community Sift boosts AI-enabled content moderation services.
Private equity interest indicates strong market confidence and strategic growth potential.

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