Senior VFX Artist (GameDev)

TL;DR

Senior VFX Artist (GameDev): Create high-quality, real-time visual effects for video games with an accent on collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and innovating new workflows. Focus on delivering performant VFX work aligned with technical budgets and populating environments with engaging effects.

Location: Remote first, Canada (hybrid/in-office or fully remote options available)

Salary: $108,100 - $162,200 CAD annually

Company

hirify.global aims to create revolutionary, story-driven RPGs that resonate deeply with gamers.

What you will do

• Create high-quality, real-time visual effects across various VFX types.
• Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to support gameplay, cinematics, and environments with top-tier VFX.
• Innovate and research new workflows, tools, and techniques for real-time VFX.
• Deliver performant VFX work that aligns with technical budgets.
• Populate environments with engaging and accessible VFX.
• Help foster a culture of creativity, trust, and technical excellence.

Requirements

• Significant experience (typically 5+ years) in real-time VFX creation.
• A portfolio demonstrating strong skills in game VFX creation is required.
• Experience with both real-time and baked simulations.
• Familiarity with VFX tools and pipelines (e.g., Houdini, Max, Maya).
• Expertise in Unreal Engine 5, Niagara, and related systems.
• Understanding of PBR concepts, real-time rendering, shaders, and lighting.
• Experience optimizing performance for real-time VFX.

Culture & Benefits

• Company-paid medical healthcare (dental, vision, and mental) and free mental health support.
• 26 days of paid holiday per year and menstrual leave.
• RRSP with employer matching and gym membership reimbursement.
• Flexible working hours and opportunities for internal workshops, lectures, and e-learning.
• Dog-friendly office and a truly international working environment.
• RED Parents Network with childcare benefits and family-friendly events.