VFX Artist (Gamedev)

TL;DR

VFX Artist (Gamedev): Creating stylized, expressive visual effects for a cross-platform shooter with an accent on Unity integration, mobile optimization, and artistic consistency. Focus on designing technical implementations for complex effects, building prototypes, and ensuring visual quality across various devices.

Location: Remote work is available, with options to visit offices in Armenia or Cyprus. Relocation package and assistance with obtaining residence permits are available for Armenia, including for family members.

Company

hirify.global is a game development studio and part of the GDEV holding, known for its flagship title Pixel Gun 3D, and currently developing a new cross-platform shooter.

What you will do

• Create stylized, expressive VFX for a first-person shooter, covering weapons, environments, characters, and UI.
• Integrate and configure VFX in Unity using VFX Graph and Particle System.
• Optimize effects for mobile platforms (Android/iOS) and adapt for a range of devices (smartphones to PCs).
• Develop reference libraries and design technical implementations for complex effects.
• Build prototypes for quick testing and iterations.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience creating VFX for stylized games, ideally shooters.
• Strong knowledge of Unity3D, VFX Graph, Amplify, Particle System, and URP.
• Proficiency with Blender, Photoshop, and understanding of optimization techniques (overdraw, billboards, atlases, LOD).
• Knowledge of physics and dynamics (fragmentation, mass, inertia) and ability to work with animated objects.
• Good sense of style, composition, and color for readable effects in dynamic gameplay.
• A portfolio showcasing stylized VFX with technical breakdowns.

Nice to have

• Passion for pixel/voxel art.
• Ability to write shaders without node editors.
• Skills in frame-by-frame animation, drawing/generating flipbooks.
• Knowledge of Houdini, EmberGen.

Culture & Benefits

• Official employment under Armenian or Cypriot Labor Code, or remote work contract.
• 21 working days of vacation, 3 additional days off, and 100% sick leave compensation.
• Comprehensive Health Insurance from day one in Armenia or Cyprus.
• Professional Development Support including courses, conferences, and workshops.
• Corporate online and offline events and holiday presents.
• Work in a commercially successful team that values expertise, responsibility, and collaboration.