Rebellion is one of the UK’s largest independent game developers, known for Sniper Elite and Strange Brigade. They hire VFX Artists and Environment Artists and accept open applications for senior roles.
Rebellion does not disclose salaries in postings. Compensation is competitive with UK AAA independent studio rates, typically GBP 35K-70K+ depending on seniority.
What Rebellion Looks for in Your Portfolio
💥 VFX Artist
Rebellion’s games feature grounded military and horror aesthetics. Show real-time VFX in Unreal Engine with readable gameplay effects. Gun impacts, explosions, and environmental effects are more relevant than stylised or fantasy work for Sniper Elite titles.
🌏 Environment Artist
Rebellion builds detailed WWII European and thriller environments. Show modular environment kits, strong terrain work, and lighting integration. Lead and Senior roles require evidence of leading small art teams or defining environment art pipelines.
Rebellion hires primarily for VFX Artists (Junior, Mid, Senior) and Environment Artists (Senior, Lead). Open/speculative applications are accepted for senior environment roles. Most positions are based in Oxford, UK.
Where is Rebellion based?
Rebellion is headquartered in Oxford, UK with a second studio in Runcorn, Cheshire. They are one of the UK’s largest independent game developers.
What games has Rebellion made?
Rebellion is known for the Sniper Elite series, Strange Brigade, Zombie Army series, and Evil Genius 2. They also develop VR titles and have a publishing division.
Does Rebellion accept speculative applications?
Yes. Rebellion accepts open/speculative applications for Senior Environment Artist and Lead Environment Artist roles, allowing artists to be considered for future openings without a current live posting.
Does Rebellion disclose salaries?
Rebellion does not publicly disclose salary ranges. ArtBlast subscribers receive apply links and any available compensation information when roles post.