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Cloud Imperium Games

Senior VFX Artist

Cloud Imperium GamesManchester, England, United Kingdom
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Added 19 Jul

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Salary

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214287% match

SOC code · predicted

Graphic and multimedia designers

£33,400

Going rate

Skilled Worker going rate

This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa

Our predicted code SOC 2142 (87% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £33,400, and Cloud Imperium Games is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the published rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.

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About the role

Founded in 2012 by renowned game developer Chris Roberts, Cloud Imperium Games (CIG) is one of the largest global independent studios, dedicated to delivering next-generation AAA games. CIG prides itself in thinking outside the box, encouraging creativity and developing ground-breaking technology. CIG believes in raising the bar for the gaming industry and the community as a whole.

About the Role:

As a Senior VFX Artist you will be part of a team of artists and programmers dedicated to creating cutting edge visual effects for a boundless sandbox universe. You will create a vast variety of effects supporting epic spaceship battles inside giant gas clouds, characters struggling to survive raging storms on hostile planets, holographic displays inside futuristic shopping malls and tiny dust motes in a desolate outpost. And everything in between!

Check out what our VFX team get up to:

https://vimeo.com/673739954/a8b1af7327

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_OzfPaUWYpY

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MCJlD2Meuek

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1H-0x4xk2Xk

What does a Senior VFX Artist at Cloud Imperium Games do?

  • Create sci-fi VFX using CIG's real time VFX Editor.
  • Use software packages such as 3DS Max, Houdini, Embergen and After Effects to generate texture and mesh assets for use with your real time effects.
  • Optimize your effects to run efficiently in-game whilst maintaining high visual quality.
  • Work closely with our team of dedicated VFX programmers to improve our VFX technology and pipelines where possible.
  • Collaborate with other teams including Art, Design and Audio to help bring the Star Citizen universe to life.

What do we expect from our Senior VFX Artists?

  • Solid understanding of the artistic and technical fundamentals of real-time visual effects.
  • Experience of using real time particle systems in a game engine.
  • Keen eye for detail and ability to break down existing effects in games and films.
  • Be highly self-motivated and show initiative.
  • Be able to rise to challenges and problem solve when required.
  • Passion to raise the bar in the field of real-time VFX.
  • Provide guidance and support to more junior team members.
  • Diversity Statement

    CIG is a global company, staunchly committed to cultivating a culture and workplace that celebrates all backgrounds, lifestyles, and perspectives. Together, we are creating a space where authentic recognition, appreciation, and understanding of the importance of diversity is fostered by everyone. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strive to build a team that represents all walks of life, and we want every employee to bring all the things that make them unique to the work environment. The universe is as vast and varied as the people in it, and it's our differences that make it special.

    Fraud Statement

    We are aware of people receiving job offers that fraudulently allege to be from CIG. These types of fraud can be carried out through false websites, fake email addresses claiming to be from our company, or social media. We do not ask for your personal info like bank account numbers, identification numbers, etc through social media or chat-based apps, nor do we request or send money for the purchase of business equipment.

    If you suspect fraud, please report it to your local authorities, as well as reaching out to us at info[@]cloudimperiumgames.com with any information you may have.

    This posting is no longer live — Cloud Imperium Games may have other roles open.

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    Where this offer sits in the market

    SOC 2142 · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · ~44k in sample
    P25 £27kP75 £40k
    SOC 2142
    £24kmedian £33kvisa floor £42k

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    Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?

    Not necessarily. Cloud Imperium Games holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.

    What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?

    The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 2142 going rate of £33,400. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.