VFX Artist (Gamedev)

TL;DR

VFX Artist (Gamedev): Creating high-fidelity real-time visual effects including fire, smoke, and fluids for a visually grounded game with an accent on physical realism and performance optimization. Focus on authoring complex shaders, building reusable VFX systems, and ensuring gameplay-critical readability across target platforms.

Location: Stockholm

Company

hirify.global is a game development studio focused on reimagining how games are built by exploring and applying the latest technology.

What you will do

• Create high-quality real-time effects such as fire, smoke, explosions, and weather based on real-world references.
• Develop shaders and materials for FX, collaborating with tech artists on simulation and lighting integration.
• Build and maintain reusable VFX systems, tools, and libraries to scale quality across the team.
• Partner with design and animation to ensure effects provide clear gameplay feedback and telegraphs.
• Profile and optimize GPU costs, overdraw, and particle counts to meet performance budgets.
• Contribute to look development and visual targets in collaboration with the Art Director and VFX Lead.

Requirements

• 5+ years of professional VFX experience in games with at least one shipped title.
• Strong proficiency in Unreal Engine (Niagara) and/or Unity (VFX Graph/Shuriken).
• Solid understanding of physics behind realistic effects and node-based shaders.
• Experience authoring textures and simulations using Houdini, EmberGen, or Substance.
• Strong artistic eye for timing, silhouette, color, composition, and motion.
• Ability to profile and optimize effects for runtime performance across target platforms.

Nice to have

• Advanced use of Houdini for VFX simulation and HDA creation.
• Experience with fluid and destruction systems like Chaos or FLIP/Pyro.
• Scripting skills in Python or Blueprint for tooling and automation.
• Background in film VFX or a strong foundation in traditional art/photography.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive salaries and a generous profit-sharing program.
• Collaborative environment where the team succeeds, fails, and learns together.
• Opportunity to work with the latest technology to create surprising and beautiful experiences.
• Inclusive culture welcoming people from all backgrounds.