VFX Artist (Game Development)

TL;DR

VFX Artist (Game Development): Creating real-time VFX elements using particles and shaders for a new IP, enhancing the atmosphere of the game and supporting gameplay elements and cinematics. Focus on realistic effects, optimization for different platforms, and pipeline development to push boundaries within real-time VFX.

Location: Warsaw, Poland or Malmö, Sweden

Company

hirify.global is looking for a Senior VFX Artist to join the development of a new IP.

What you will do

• Author a wide range of real-time VFX elements using particles and shaders.
• Craft realistic effects to enhance the believability and atmosphere of environments and narrative storytelling.
• Optimize visual effect assets, staying within approved budgets, considering technical limitations.
• Determine special effects requirements with the design, audio, and artistic teams.
• Work with different departments on the integration of VFX features into the game engine.
• Contribute to pipeline development and defining workflows for the VFX Team.

Requirements

• Proven experience (8+ years) in VFX.
• Proficiency in a game engine’s special effect system (Unreal, Crytek, Unity, etc.)
• Deep knowledge of authoring simulations like destruction, fire, smoke, and fog.
• Excellent understanding of authoring VFX for physically based rendering and lighting.
• An impressive portfolio of realistic visual effects showcasing artistry and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of scripting through code and/or node-based systems.

Nice to have

• Experience with hooking up VFX logic in code and/or visual scripting.
• Understanding of and experience with authoring material and special shaders.
• Experience with procedural workflows and techniques.
• Knowledge of graphics programming and shading code or graphs.

Culture & Benefits

• Driven by the mission to deliver unrivaled gaming experiences for the world to enjoy.
• Committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment.
• Focus on inclusivity, mutual respect, thoughtfulness, empathy, professionalism, and collaboration.