VFX Artist (Gaming)

TL;DR

VFX Artist (Gaming): Creating and integrating high-quality real-time visual effects for the Rainbow Six game, enhancing player experience with effects like smoke, fire, explosions, and environmental elements. Focus on combining technology and creativity to deliver immersive and impactful visual moments in a AAA game environment.

Location: Hybrid, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom with on-site presence about 3 days per week

Company

hirify.global is a global leader in gaming, known for creating original and memorable AAA titles such as Assassin’s Creed and Rainbow Six, fostering diversity and innovation.

What you will do

• Create and integrate real-time VFX elements to enhance game immersion and player experience.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand key game features and implement visual effects accordingly.
• Use various tools and software to produce high-quality, impactful effects like smoke, fire, explosions, and environmental effects.
• Adapt to different technologies while applying artistic skills to deliver photo-realistic effects.
• Contribute to the production of world-class AAA games and support ongoing development of the studio’s creative output.

Requirements

• Must have current eligibility to live and work in the UK; visa sponsorship is not available.
• Strong portfolio/showreel of real-time VFX work demonstrating photo-realistic effects.
• Experience with 3D software such as Maya or 3DS Max and Photoshop.
• Knowledge of modeling, texturing, image processing, and art fundamentals including lighting, composition, and color theory.
• Hybrid work model requiring on-site presence approximately 3 days per week in Newcastle upon Tyne.

Nice to have

• Experience working on AAA game titles or similar large-scale projects.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid working with flexible core hours and 25 days annual leave plus Christmas shutdown.
• Ability to work from anywhere in the EU for up to four weeks per year.
• Life and income insurance, private healthcare, and annual well-being allowance.
• Generous resources for personal and professional development.
• Paid volunteering days and access to free games and team activities.
• Supportive mental health and wellbeing programs including Wellbeing Champions and training.