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Senior Lead VFX Artist at Arcanaut Studios

📍 Location
edmonton
⏰ Job Type
Full-time
📅 Posted
June 17, 2026

About the Role

Elevate game visuals as a Senior Lead VFX Artist at Arcanaut Studios, focusing on innovative design and technical excellence in an engaging work environment.
Arcanaut Studios, a Canadian game studio, is looking for a Senior Lead VFX Artist to define the visual language of their games. With at least 8 years in VFX and a track record with AAA titles, you'll provide essential mentoring to artists while optimizing performance for both PC and consoles. Your role is pivotal in creating memorable combat visuals that enhance player immersion within a collaborative team.
Key Responsibilities:
• Align VFX style with Art Director’s vision
• Guide and mentor team of internal and external artists
• Establish scalable VFX pipeline with Unreal Engine 5
• Design combat VFX prioritizing player feedback
• Manage performance budgets for various platforms
Requirements:
• 8+ years experience in game VFX and a shipped AAA title
• Expertise in Unreal Engine 5, Houdini, and Maya<...

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