VFX Artist (AAA Games)

Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada; hybrid or onsite, with 3 studio days per week on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday

Salary: CAD 85,000–120,000 per year for Senior level

Company

hirify.global creates original and existing IP games with a focus on craft, creativity, and inventive gameplay experiences.

What you will do

• Create a wide range of VFX for original and existing game properties.
• Define and build VFX looks and styles with the Art Director and project leaders.
• Develop high-quality assets with art and design teams that support gameplay goals and meet performance budgets.
• Solve problems independently and contribute to cross-discipline brainstorming throughout production.
• Participate in peer reviews, troubleshooting, problem-solving, and constructive feedback.

Requirements

• 5+ years of game industry VFX experience on console and/or PC platforms preferred.
• Degree or equivalent experience in Digital Media Design, Game Design, or a related field desired.
• Demonstrated strength in custom texture and shader creation.
• Strong portfolio of shipped games.
• Strong technical understanding for collaboration with engineering teams and work within the limits of different hardware platforms.
• Strong organizational skills, including optimization and asset management.
• Awareness of current game titles and industry trends, with passion for making and playing games.
• Self-direction, passion, creativity, receptiveness to feedback, and ability to act on direct critique.

Nice to have

• Experience or skill in an additional discipline such as Tech Art, Concepting, Animation, User Interface, Lighting, or Design.
• Technical expertise with node-based VFX, shader, and scripting editors.
• Ability to create from original ideas rather than only pre-existing concept art.
• Leadership or mentoring experience.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid work with three required studio days each week; onsite work is also available.
• Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• Retirement savings plan, paid holidays, and flexible time off.
• Potential annual bonuses, which are not guaranteed.
• Inclusive workplace committed to diversity and freedom from discrimination and harassment.