DECK 13 Interactive GmbH
51 - 200 employees
Founded 2001
đŁ Marketing
đź Consulting
đŚ Logistics
Marketing ⢠Consulting ⢠Logistics
DECK 13 Interactive GmbH is one of Germany's leading game developers, known for developing popular titles such as The Surge series and Lords of the Fallen. Based in Frankfurt and expanding to Montreal, the company has over 20 years of experience and a team of nearly 100 employees. DECK 13 also offers publishing services through Deck 13 Spotlight, focusing on supporting independent developers to bring their games to a global market.
Lead VFX Artist
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DECK 13 Interactive GmbH
51 - 200 employees
Founded 2001
đŁ Marketing
đź Consulting
đŚ Logistics
Marketing ⢠Consulting ⢠Logistics
DECK 13 Interactive GmbH is one of Germany's leading game developers, known for developing popular titles such as The Surge series and Lords of the Fallen. Based in Frankfurt and expanding to Montreal, the company has over 20 years of experience and a team of nearly 100 employees. DECK 13 also offers publishing services through Deck 13 Spotlight, focusing on supporting independent developers to bring their games to a global market.
đ Description
⢠Lead the VFX team to realize high-quality visuals across characters, combat, and environments in Unreal Engine ⢠Contribute hands-on to set VFX quality targets ⢠Establish VFX pipelines, processes, and high-level planning with Tech, Art, and Design leadership ⢠Partner with Production to scope features, break down tasks, and ensure timely delivery of high-quality effects ⢠Drive cross-departmental alignment with Art, Animation, Design, and Tech to solve complex visual and technical blockers ⢠Balance hands-on craft with team leadership ⢠Bridge VFX with rendering and performance through potential Tech Art or Lighting Art specialization
đŻ Requirements
⢠8+ years of professional VFX experience in games ⢠2+ years leading or mentoring a team in a Senior/Principal or Lead role ⢠Mastery of Unreal Engine 5, including Niagara, and industry-standard VFX tools ⢠Proven track record shipping multiple AA/AAA titles through full production cycles ⢠Impressive portfolio/showreel demonstrating top-tier real-time VFX execution, technical innovation, and versatility across realistic and stylized art styles ⢠Strong grounding in CG technical pipelines, color theory, composition, and animation principles ⢠Ability to translate technical and artistic knowledge into clear, actionable feedback ⢠Track record of mentoring artists and setting technical direction ⢠Active drive to bring cutting-edge VFX trends and real-time technologies into the pipeline ⢠Candidates based in time zones within +/- 2 hours of Germany (CET/CEST), or willingness and ability to relocate to Germany
đď¸ Benefits
⢠Monthly allowances for remote working and gym memberships ⢠A monthly allowance for the Deutschlandticket ⢠Tax-free Probonio vouchers available every month ⢠Free access to an online mental health platform (Bloom) ⢠Opportunities for career growth with a yearly learning & development budget ⢠28 days of paid vacation, plus the 24th and 31st of December off ⢠Free language courses
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