Lead VFX Artist (Game Development)

TL;DR

Lead VFX Artist (Game Development): Building and fostering a strong VFX team for a new original IP video game with an accent on leading R&D, designing efficient pipelines, and collaborating across disciplines. Focus on prototyping, researching, and integrating particle effects in Unreal Engine 5 while ensuring performance and artistic vision.

Location: Hybrid working mode in Warsaw, Poland. Relocation to Poland is required.

Salary: 33 800 – 46 475 PLN gross monthly

Company

hirify.global is a game development company focused on creating revolutionary, story-driven RPGs.

What you will do

• Recruit, lead, mentor, and guide VFX artists, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence.
• Develop and optimize VFX workflows.
• Prototype, research, and integrate particle effects for our game in Unreal Engine 5.
• Collaborate with multiple disciplines to support gameplay, characters, cinematics, and environments with VFX requirements.
• Work with directors and Production to craft project vision and estimate workloads.
• Research new workflows and push what is possible in VFX, ensuring content performance and budget adherence.

Requirements

• At least 8 years of experience in the gaming industry with at least 2 years in a leadership capacity.
• Experience in mentoring and guiding VFX artists.
• Excellent knowledge of Unreal Engine 5.
• Commitment to taking ownership, setting goals, and driving initiatives independently.
• Experience with both real-time and baked simulation.
• Knowledge of standard 3D software: Max, Maya, or Blender.
• Understanding of rendering techniques, real-time shaders, lighting, performance, and optimization.
• Fluent English (both written and spoken).
• A portfolio is required for consideration.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid or full-time in-office working mode in Warsaw, Poland.
• Comprehensive relocation package, including flight, company apartment for the first month, pet and family relocation, and shipping belongings.
• Relocation assistance with legalization operations and tax settlements.
• Polish language lessons for foreign employees and their spouses/partners.
• 20 to 26 days of holiday per year, and paid sick leave.
• Private medical healthcare with dental care and rehabilitation, accessible for partners and relatives.
• Life insurance, annual cancer prevention screenings, and free mental health support.
• Sports card, menstrual leave, RED Parents Network, and RED Summer Camp for Kids.
• Welcome pack, various trainings, lectures, courses, and knowledge-sharing initiatives.
• Access to cafeteria platform for subscription benefits, medical packages, vouchers, and public transport reimbursement.
• Dog-friendly office, regular social events, and canteens with healthy selections.
• Truly international working environment, sustainable campus with electric car charging, and bike facilities.
• Onsite, well-equipped gym with a climbing wall, daily assistant support, and yoga/boxing classes.