Senior VFX Artist (Gamedev)

Location: Middleton, Wisconsin, United States; onsite work four days per week

Salary: $82,240–$152,160 annual base pay, plus potential incentive compensation. Relocation assistance may be available if required by the company.

Company

hirify.global is a major interactive entertainment company, while Raven Software develops and contributes to AAA titles including the Call of Duty franchise.

What you will do

• Create and implement particle effects and VFX systems for environments, gameplay, and cinematics.
• Deliver high-quality, technically efficient visual effects for AAA game production.
• Prototype particle materials and VFX systems while improving workflows and tools.
• Collaborate with VFX, art, design, and programming partners on creative and technical challenges.
• Research visual references and subject matter to create authentic, impactful effects.
• Mentor artists, estimate tasks, support milestone planning, and contribute to VFX R&D.

Requirements

• 8+ years of visual effects experience in real-time game development or equivalent film/television experience.
• Expert experience with Unreal, Unity, or equivalent proprietary game engines and particle effects tools.
• Strong experience with 2D and 3D software such as Photoshop, After Effects, Maya, Max, Houdini, Substance Designer, or EmberGen.
• Strong understanding of real-time VFX workflows, physics simulations, shader development, and post-processing.
• Ability to independently manage VFX tasks, solve technical and creative problems, and communicate effectively.
• An inspiring reel demonstrating realistic visual effects, modern workflows, and creative solutions.

Nice to have

• Experience with Call of Duty tools or other proprietary engines.
• Secondary skills in modeling, animation, or lighting.
• Basic scripting, procedural workflows, or real-time physics experience.
• Console and PC performance optimization experience.
• Strong traditional art foundation and passion for the Call of Duty franchise.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative, respectful, and direct communication culture with a focus on quality and accountability.
• Medical, dental, vision, HSA/HRA, insurance, and disability coverage subject to eligibility.
• 401(k) with company match, tuition reimbursement, and charitable donation matching.
• Paid holidays and vacation, sick time, parental leave, bereavement leave, and floating holidays.
• Mental health, wellbeing, fitness, legal, identity protection, and game discount programs.