VFX Artist (Unreal Engine)

TL;DR

VFX Artist (Unreal Engine): Designing, implementing, and optimizing high-quality visual effects for games with an accent on enhancing gameplay, clarity, and player experience. Focus on creating real-time VFX assets, smooth integration into game builds, and performance optimization under technical constraints.

Location: Hybrid work model, based in Sofia, Bulgaria

Company

hirify.global is a leading international developer and publisher of video games for mobile phones and consoles.

What you will do

• Create and optimize high-quality real-time VFX assets aligning with art direction and technical constraints.
• Design, implement, and optimize VFX primarily using Unreal Engine (Niagara), ensuring smooth integration into game builds.
• Take ownership of VFX tasks from early prototypes through final, polished delivery.
• Collaborate closely with Art Directors, Artists, Game Designers, and Game Programmers throughout production.
• Implement, test, debug, and optimize VFX performance within the game engine.
• Research, prototype, and present new techniques, tools, and visual approaches to improve VFX quality and workflows.

Requirements

• Mid-Senior level experienced VFX Artist with a strong portfolio.
• Proficiency in Unreal Engine (Niagara) for VFX design and implementation.
• Strong understanding of real-time VFX creation, technical constraints, and performance optimization.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional art and programming teams.
• Experience with asset versioning, documentation, and task-tracking tools like Jira.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to work with a bold and talented team.
• Permanent employment contract.
• Hybrid work model.
• Focus on shaping the visual impact and player experience of games.