Technical Artist (Graphics Programming)

TL;DR

Technical Artist (Graphics Programming): Building and optimizing immersive VR experiences for beloved IPs with an accent on Unreal Engine's render pipeline, game optimization, and low-level tasks. Focus on GPU profiling, customizing the engine, and researching new ways to tackle VR-specific technical challenges.

Location: Remote, open to candidates in EU or North America. Work hours accommodated to central European to US time-zones.

Company

hirify.global is transforming flatscreen titles into immersive VR experiences, partnering with top developers to deliver high-quality adaptations for Meta Quest, PSVR2, and SteamVR.

What you will do

• Profile GPUs and suggest/implement optimizations.
• Customize Unreal Engine and handle lower-level tasks.
• Research new approaches for VR-specific technical challenges.
• Communicate improvements with designers and artists.
• Aid in creating tools for artists and editing assets.
• Help other technical artists with complex shaders.

Requirements

• Strong working knowledge of Unreal Engine 4 and/or 5, especially in graphical pipeline tasks.
• Experience in robust game optimization.
• Solid C++ foundations.
• Solid mathematical skills.
• Experience with graphics profiling tools (e.g., RenderDoc).
• Good written and spoken English.

Nice to have

• Previous work in VR, console, or mobile development.
• Affinity with technical VFX creation tools (e.g., Houdini, Embergen, 3D modeling software).
• Prior experience leading a shipped game.
• Background in VFX, scripting, or other technical arts domains.
• Familiarity with other game engines.

Culture & Benefits

• Fully remote team with flexible hours and strong async culture.
• Collaborative, passionate team pushing VR boundaries.
• Opportunities to lead, innovate, and shape high-profile projects.
• Work on varied projects in a caring, crunch-free setting.
• Occasional & optional meet-ups.