Technical Artist, VFX (Game Development)

TL;DR

Technical Artist, VFX (Game Development): Building and optimizing advanced shaders and VFX systems, and developing tools/workflows in Unreal Engine for The Witcher 4, with an accent on API design, database performance, and scalability. Focus on solving complex technical challenges, optimizing visual effects for GPU and CPU performance, and ensuring visual quality standards across development.

Location: This is an Office-First role primarily based in the Warsaw office, Poland. Candidates should be open to relocating to Poland. For selected roles, remote work from within Europe may be considered.

Salary: 21,300 – 33,715 PLN gross monthly

Company

hirify.global is a product company creating revolutionary, story-driven RPGs, including The Witcher series.

What you will do

• Collaborate with the VFX team to create shaders and VFX systems.
• Develop tools and workflows in Unreal Engine and DCC applications.
• Collaborate with engineers and Epic Games to implement new engine features.
• Import and integrate VFX assets, ensuring smooth gameplay functionality.
• Profile, test, and optimize visual effects to meet performance standards.
• Troubleshoot rendering, shader, and pipeline issues.

Requirements

• Min. 5 years of experience in a technical art role within game development.
• Proficiency with Unreal Engine 5, including shader development and system integration.
• Experience with 3D content creation tools (e.g., Blender, Autodesk Maya, Substance Painter).
• Tool development experience using C++ and/or Python.
• Proven ability to solve complex technical challenges and debug with precision.
• Strong written and spoken English communication skills.

Nice to have

• Experience in procedural content creation in Houdini.
• Experience with Blueprint scripting in Unreal Engine.

Culture & Benefits

• Relocation package including flight ticket, company apartment for the first month, pet relocation, and shipping.
• Relocation assistance with legalization operations, finding residence, and tax settlements.
• Polish lessons for foreign employees and their spouses/partners.
• Life insurance, annual budget for medical expenses (for those working outside Poland), and free mental health support.
• 20-26 days of holiday per year, paid sick leave, gym membership reimbursement, and menstrual leave.
• Flexible working hours (start workday between 8 and 10 AM CET).
• Access to cafeteria platform for vouchers, codes, and public transport reimbursement.