Senior VFX Artist (GameDev)

TL;DR

Senior VFX Artist (GameDev): Delivering amazing visuals for Hearthstone and applying visual design and animation principles to storytelling through VFX development, with an accent on constructing VFX with a stable technical foundation and collaborating with engineers. Focus on creating high-quality, performant, and sustainable gameplay experiences while solving technical and creative issues.

Location: This is a hybrid work position with some work on-site in Irvine, CA, or a fully remote agreement within the U.S.

Salary: $80,800–$149,400 Annual

Company

hirify.global is a premier developer and publisher of entertainment experiences, known for iconic video game universes like Warcraft, Overwatch, Diablo, and StarCraft, and is a division of Activision Blizzard, acquired by Microsoft.

What you will do

• Apply fundamental visual design and animation principles to storytelling through VFX development.
• Leverage tools like Adobe Creative Suite, Maya, Unity, and in-game FX systems for real-time VFX creation.
• Collaborate with design to deliver visuals that emphasize gameplay and delight players.
• Construct VFX from the ground up with a stable technical foundation, including initial setup, implementation, and troubleshooting in Unity.
• Collaborate with engineers to create VFX in a performant and sustainable manner.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience making real-time visual effects in a professional capacity for games.
• Professional-level proficiency using modern game development platforms like Unity or Unreal Engine.
• Proven understanding of VFX Pipelines from concept to completion.
• Strong stylized art skills and technical aptitude for implementation.
• Practical expertise of the Adobe Creative Suite, Maya, or comparable 3D package.
• Excellent communication skills for receiving and delivering clear feedback.
• English: B2 required.
• Work authorization: US work authorization required.

Nice to have

• Experience with creating real-time VFX on a variety of platforms, including mobile.
• History of working closely with co-development and outsourcing partners.
• Technical skills that encompass shader authoring, scripting, or working with visual scripting tools such as Playmaker or Blueprint.
• Expertise in 3D, Illustration, concept, or other creative disciplines applied to game development.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits promoting physical, emotional, and financial well-being.
• Includes medical, dental, vision, health savings accounts, and various insurances.
• 401(k) with Company match, tuition reimbursement, and charitable donation matching.
• Paid holidays, vacation, sick time, parental leave, and mental health & wellbeing programs.
• Free and discounted games, fitness programs, and other voluntary benefit programs.
• A unique and treasured pet-friendly workplace culture.