Senior VFX Artist (Gamedev)

TL;DR

Senior VFX Artist (Unreal Engine 5): Creating immersive real-time visual effects for the underwater world of Subnautica 2 with an accent on environments, creatures, and gameplay-driven effects. Focus on developing performant VFX features using Niagara and Blueprints, optimizing effects for target platforms, and evolving the project's visual style.

Location: Full time remote position on a globally distributed team

Company

hirify.global is a game development studio creating immersive underwater experiences, including the Subnautica series.

What you will do

• Create, implement, and iterate on real-time visual effects for environments, creatures, tools, vehicles, cutscenes, and UI.
• Take ownership of VFX for key gameplay systems to ensure visual clarity and emotional impact.
• Collaborate with Design, Engineering, and Art disciplines to reinforce the overall player experience.
• Profile and optimize effects within performance budgets across all target platforms.
• Contribute to the improvement of VFX workflows, pipelines, and technical documentation.
• Provide constructive feedback and share knowledge with other VFX artists to maintain a high craft bar.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience as a VFX artist in the games industry with at least one shipped title.
• Proficiency in Unreal Engine 5, specifically using Niagara and Blueprints.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating diverse real-time VFX (environments, characters, screen FX, etc.).
• Expertise in shader/material authoring and real-time particle systems.
• Skill in 2D and 3D tools including Blender, Photoshop, Substance Designer, After Effects, and Houdini.
• Solid understanding of real-time rendering principles, technical art, and performance optimization.

Nice to have

• Experience working on live development or Early Access titles.
• Experience building reusable or systemic VFX frameworks.
• Expertise in creating water-based or underwater effects.
• Passion for survival-crafting and open-world games.

Culture & Benefits

• Work in a fully remote environment as part of a globally distributed team.
• Opportunity to contribute to a highly anticipated title (Subnautica 2).
• Collaborative culture focused on high craft standards and peer knowledge sharing.
• Commitment to full inclusion and reasonable accommodations for all qualified individuals.