Senior VFX Artist (Game Art)

TL;DR

Senior VFX Artist (Game Art): Creating and adapting special effects for a new game IP with an accent on realistic effects, atmosphere, and narrative storytelling. Focus on authoring real-time VFX elements using particles and shaders, optimizing visual effect assets, and contributing to pipeline development.

Location: Onsite in Warsaw, Poland or Malmö, Sweden

Company

hirify.global is an entertainment company developing a new IP, committed to creating innovative, exhilarating, and expansively entertaining gaming experiences.

What you will do

• Author a wide range of real-time VFX elements using particles and shaders.
• Craft realistic effects to increase believability and atmosphere of environments and narrative storytelling.
• Optimize visual effect assets, staying within approved budgets and technical limitations.
• Determine special effects requirements with design, audio, and artistic teams.
• Work with different departments on integration of VFX features into the game engine.
• Contribute to pipeline development and define 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 through software such as Houdini, Thinking Particles, or Fume Fx.
• 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 (code/node-based systems) and experience with standard art software and 3D packages like Photoshop, Substance Designer, Maya.

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

• Collaborate with a team focused on inclusivity, mutual respect, thoughtfulness, empathy, professionalism, and collaboration.
• Contribute to iconic brands in gaming and entertainment as part of Activision.
• Work in an environment driven by the mission to deliver unrivaled gaming experiences.
• Opportunity to advance gameplay with some of the most popular titles and sophisticated technology.
• Be part of a company committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment.
• Experience a culture permeated by a sense of mutual respect and mindfulness.