TL;DR

Senior VFX Artist (Game Development): Creating bespoke, original, and industry-leading VFX for AAA console games with an accent on photorealistic effects, UE5, and efficient VFX pipelines. Focus on designing set piece events, ambient and gameplay-related VFX, prototyping cutting-edge techniques, and collaborating closely with technical teams.

Location: Hybrid or remote within Europe, UK

Company

%hirify_global% is a game development studio known for AAA titles like Diablo IV, Need For Speed Unbound, and Battlefield 2042, fostering a diverse and inclusive culture with over 250 team members.

What you will do

Create bespoke, original VFX for AAA console games enhancing player experience.
Develop set piece events, ambient, and gameplay-related VFX giving unique character to products.
Collaborate with technical teams to deliver efficient and stable VFX pipelines.
Pre-visualize and prototype cutting-edge VFX techniques.
Document and communicate technical guidelines for VFX creation and real-time implementation.
Maintain knowledge of innovative game production technologies relevant to project goals.

Requirements

Must be based in or able to work within the UK or Europe.
At least 4+ years production experience as a VFX artist on AAA console titles.
Experience shipping 1-2 commercial products of reasonable size.
Extensive experience with UE5 and strong skills in Maya and game engines.
Understanding of shaders, rendering pipeline, and VFX principles.
Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate productively.

Nice to have

Experience with Houdini.
Examples of photorealistic VFX work.

Culture & Benefits

Health perks and wellness benefits.
Food and drink provided.
Social events and bonuses.
Holiday and freebies.
Cycle scheme and dog-friendly environment.