Expert VFX Artist (GameDev)

TL;DR

Expert VFX Artist (GameDev): Creating high-quality, detailed visual effects for AAA in-game and cinematic content in Unreal Engine with an accent on pushing the boundaries of grounded real-time VFX. Focus on producing photorealistic, performant real-time effects like explosions, fire, and smoke, and implementing new workflows while optimizing assets.

Location: Los Angeles or Remote (North America). The estimated base pay range for this role is U.S. only, and it may be eligible for US-specific benefits such as 401(k) match.

Salary: $160,000–$190,000

Company

hirify.global is an independent studio creating narrative-driven AAA game experiences with a focus on creativity, collaboration, and responsible production practices.

What you will do

• Produce photorealistic, performant, real-time visual effects including explosions, fire, and smoke using Unreal Engine and simulation/procedural tools like Houdini/Embergen.
• Collaborate with Environment, Lighting, Animation, and Design teams to support VFX across gameplay and cinematics.
• Research and implement new workflows, contributing to technical documentation.
• Ensure VFX assets are optimized for performance and within memory budgets.
• Work with Leads and Production to estimate, plan, and track VFX tasks for upcoming milestones.

Requirements

• Proven experience creating realistic and compelling VFX for games.
• Proficiency with Unreal Engine.
• Strong understanding of in-game VFX performance, optimization, and memory budgets.
• Expertise in industry-standard VFX software (Houdini, 3ds Max, Maya).
• Knowledge of modeling, shading, and animation workflows.
• Strong understanding of PBR concepts and physics-based effects.
• A portfolio showcasing real-time FX work, preferably in a photorealistic style.
• 5 to 8 years of experience in VFX for games, visual effects, or film.
• Candidates must be based in North America.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to help shape the studio, projects, and future.
• Competitive and comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) match.
• Flexible PTO, supplemental life, and disability benefits.
• Work within a culture of creativity, collaboration, and responsible production practices.