VFX Artist (Unity)

TL;DR

VFX Artist (Unity): Bringing visual effects to high-profile console titles with an accent on game and player interactions, performance, and visual quality. Focus on creatively applying Unity shaders, particle systems, and C# for VFX integration and optimization across platforms.

Location: Remote, but only for Australian candidates, specifically within NSW, QLD, VIC, Tasmania, and South Australia, with office spaces available in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, and Adelaide.

Company

hirify.global is a game development studio known for titles like LEGO Party! and Moving Out.

What you will do

• Lead VFX creation with a strong sense of timing and "juice" for game and player interactions.
• Collaborate with animation, development, and art teams to achieve performant and visually engaging results.
• Utilize Unity Shaders, the Unity Shuriken Particle System, and C# for VFX integration.
• Optimize VFX for console and mobile platforms, considering CPU and GPU performance.

Requirements

• Experience Level: Middle+ VFX artist with a track record of delivery on console or mobile platforms.
• Good experience with Unity Shaders or any node-based shader editing tool.
• Familiarity with Unity and the Unity Shuriken Particle System.
• Working knowledge of C# for VFX integration purposes.
• Understanding of CPU and GPU performance profiling.
• Good communication skills to articulate effects and parameters to developers.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time 24-month contract with potential for permanent position extension.
• Start mid 2026, ~37.5 hours a week.
• 4 weeks annual leave (increases to 5 weeks after 2 years).
• 10 days sick/carer's leave.
• Increased paid primary and secondary carer's leave.
• Superannuation is paid on any unpaid leave (up to 52 weeks).
• Access to learning workshops (Project Management, Resilience & Stress Management, Time Management).
• One paid charity volunteer day and three additional wellness days per year.
• Free counselling through an Employee Assistance Program.
• Health insurance discounts from Medibank Private.