Senior/Lead VFX Artist
Digital Legends, an Activision studio based in Barcelona, contributes to multiple titles within the Call of Duty franchise. Founded in 2001, we push the boundaries of AAA gaming through creativity, innovation, and cutting‑edge technology. As part of the Activision and Microsoft Gaming family, our legacy includes acclaimed titles such as Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile and Call of Duty: Black Ops 6.
We are now looking for a Lead VFX Artist to play a crucial role in supporting our AAA games. Ready to activate your future in Barcelona, a leading gaming hub with Mediterranean lifestyle?
Your Responsibilities
* Design, create and implement particle effects and systems.
* Create astounding visual effects that communicate essential game information.
* Push the boundaries of what is technically possible to implement AAA‑worthy VFX that will breathe life into the games you work on.
* Work closely with artists, designers and programmers to ensure that visual effects are of high quality and enhance the overall game experience.
* Actively seek to improve the current tools by proposing new features or giving feedback on usability.
* Guide, provide constructive feedback, and create development opportunities for team members, fostering a culture of growth and collaboration.
* Offer artistic feedback and ensure consistent visual effects quality.
* Clearly communicate risks, mitigations, and updates while maintaining effective working relationships across the studio.
Your Skills
* Experience with real‑time VFX with Shuriken, Particle Graph, Cascade or Niagara.
* Experience with console titles.
* Good portfolio of effects/projects with any engine.
* Know how to optimize (for console and PC) and push boundaries to achieve excellence in every aspect of visual effects creation.
* Able to work well as part of a team.
* Organized, particularly with VFX management and naming system.
* Proactive in finding creative and effective solutions to eliminate difficult problems.
* Excellent communication skills.
* High level of spoken and written English.
* Led and managed a team of VFX artists.
* Excellent at organizing and delegating, balancing operations and management effectively.
* Experience in a video game studio (Senior or Expert Level).
It’s Always a Plus
* Knowledge about simulation, post‑processing and shaders is good for debugging, solving issues, or understanding how volumetric could be translated into 2D billboards and similar tasks.
* Basic knowledge of 3D.
* Basic knowledge of textures and spritesheets.
* Having worked with a proprietary engine.
At Activision, we know that great talent comes in many forms, and we believe in the potential of passionate people with diverse experiences. If this role excites you, we encourage you to apply – you might be exactly who we’re looking for.
Our World. At Activision, we strive to create the most iconic brands in gaming and entertainment. We’re driven by our mission to deliver unrivalled gaming experiences for the world to enjoy, together. We are home to one of the most beloved entertainment franchises Call of Duty®. As a leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment, our “press start” is simple: delight hundreds of millions of players around the world with innovative, fun, thrilling, and engaging entertainment experiences.
We’re not just looking back at our decades‑long legacy; we’re forging ahead to keep advancing gameplay with some of the most popular titles and sophisticated technology in the world. We have bold ambitions to create the most inclusive company as we know our success comes from the passionate, creative, and diverse teams within our organization.
We’re in the business of delivering fun and unforgettable entertainment for our player community to enjoy. And our future opportunities have never been greater – this could be your opportunity to level up.
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology
Industries
Computer Games
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