Unity Technical Artist (VR)

TL;DR

Unity Technical Artist (VR): Developing and optimizing graphical pipelines and shaders for immersive VR adaptations with an accent on GPU performance, rendering efficiency, and pipeline automation. Focus on solving complex technical challenges in VR, profiling render performance, and creating specialized tools for art and design workflows.

Location: Remote, must be able to accommodate Central European to US time zones.

Company

hirify.global transforms beloved flatscreen gaming titles into high-quality immersive VR experiences for major VR platforms.

What you will do

• Perform GPU profiling and implement technical optimizations for VR projects.
• Guide team members in defining technical requirements and solving graphics performance challenges.
• Research and implement new methods to address specific VR rendering limitations.
• Collaborate with designers and artists to improve technical processes.
• Develop custom tools to automate asset editing and workflow for the art team.
• Assist in authoring and optimizing complex shaders for VR environments.

Requirements

• Proficiency in English required.
• Proven experience with Unity graphical pipelines, including post-processing and pipeline modification.
• Strong background in game optimization and graphics profiling tools like RenderDoc.
• Experience with HDRP and URP pipelines.
• Solid mathematical fundamentals and C# programming skills.
• Availability to align work hours with Central European to US time zones.

Nice to have

• Prior experience in VR, console, or mobile development.
• Experience with custom render pipelines.
• Technical VFX skills in tools like Houdini or EmberGen.
• Background in procedural generation or skinning.

Culture & Benefits

• Fully remote team with a strong asynchronous communication culture.
• Flexible working hours to accommodate personal needs.
• Caring, crunch-free work environment.
• Collaborative culture focused on innovation and high-profile project development.
• Optional team meet-ups.