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We're currently looking for AAA, experienced VFX Artists. These opportunities can be located in either Malaysia, or Indonesia (Remote). This is a permanent, full time position.\nKeywords Studios is a global leader providing art services to AAA Publishers. Our work can be seen across many of the top selling titles on console and PC. We've secured an exciting AAA IP project and anticipating further project announcements early in 2026.\nRequirements\nMakes a significant and direct contribution to the creation of bespoke, original and industry leading VFX for AAA console.\nUnderstands the value that VFX can add to all aspects of the player experience.\nCreates set piece events, ambient and gameplay related VFX that give each product unique character.\nPartner’s closely with the technical teams to deliver an efficient, stable, state of the art VFX pipeline and consistently strive for excellence that demonstrates work at the cutting edge.\nIs a champion for VFX and constantly looks for opportunities where their work can enhance the game.\nPre-Visualise’s and prototype cutting edge VFX techniques.\nDocuments & communicates clear technical guidelines for VFX creation and real-time implementation to the team.\nMaintains and communicates a strong knowledge of innovative game production technologies and the capabilities/limitations of these technologies as they relate to the project goals. \nREQUIREMENTS\nAt least 2+ years’ production experience as a VFX artist in the games industry working on cutting edge AAA console titles.\nAdvanced skills in games development software such as Maya & games engines\nUnderstanding of shaders and the rendering pipeline as it relates to VFX.\nPrevious experience with or understanding of Houdini, a distinct advantage.\nIn-depth knowledge of VFX principals and good sense of timing and staging.\nTo be a creative thinker and problem solver with excellent communication skills.\nHave the ability and willingness to accept and follow directions, and to collaborate productively with others.\nA VFX reel demonstrating outstanding visual and technical ability.\nAn exceptional eye and drive for quality and detail.\nBenefits\nOnly those with relevant working rights for Malaysia, Indonesia and Vietnam will be considered. Sponsorship and relocation is not being offered as part of this package.\nOur Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) Commitment: Keywords Studios is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, ethnicity, religion or belief, sex, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. If you require any adjustments during the process please let us know in your application. We are committed to creating a dynamic work environment that values diversity and inclusion, respect and integrity, customer focus, and innovation. We especially welcome applications from candidates of underrepresented groups in the industry.\nPERSONAL DATA PROTECTION POLICY\nBy providing your information in this application, you understand that we will collect and process your information in accordance with our Applicant Privacy Notice. 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