Realtime FX Artist (Unreal Engine)

TL;DR

Realtime FX Artist (Unreal Engine): Creating high-quality in-engine FX with a focus on Unreal Engine (Niagara) and proprietary engine VFX pipelines. Focus on optimizing scenes for performance and fidelity targets, collaborating with supervisors, and providing creative and technical solutions for world-class visuals.

Location: Hybrid or Remote (Global)

Company

hirify.global is a global studio using world-class technology and extraordinary talent to create VFX and animation since 2014.

What you will do

• Create high-quality in-engine FX focusing on Unreal (Niagara) and similar systems.
• Support in-engine lighting and VFX pipelines within proprietary engines.
• Optimize and manage scenes/sequences to meet performance and fidelity targets.
• Collaborate with the Realtime Supervisor, developers, and other departments to align workflows.
• Provide creative and technical solutions to achieve the highest quality results.

Requirements

• Solid professional experience in Realtime VFX for video games.
• Strong Unreal Engine skills (Niagara, materials, shaders, lighting).
• Proficiency in Houdini.
• Demonstrable understanding of realtime FX principles and cinematic visuals.
• Strong communication skills in English for a collaborative, embedded environment.
• Experience with Chaos (rigid body simulations, destruction).

Nice to have

• Experience with in-engine physics for cloth/grooms.
• Knowledge of Python, Blueprints, or shader languages (HLSL/C++).
• Familiarity with version control (Perforce, Git).

Culture & Benefits

• Be part of shaping what’s next in world-class technology and talent.
• Work in a collaborative, embedded environment.
• Opportunity to contribute to an exciting upcoming project.
• Commitment to diversity and an inclusive environment for all employees.