VFX Artist (GameDev)

TL;DR

VFX Artist (GameDev): Creating and implementing high-quality real-time visual effects for AAA game titles with an accent on Unreal Engine 5/Niagara workflows and performance optimization. Focus on building believable environments, gameplay feedback, and destruction effects while collaborating across disciplines to maintain a high quality bar.

Location: Must be based in Mexico (Remote)

Salary: 32,000–35,000 MXN gross per month

Company

hirify.global is the largest outsourcing art studio in North America, specializing in high-end content creation for major AAA franchises like Halo, Call of Duty, and Borderlands.

What you will do

• Create custom real-time visual effects and implement them using Unreal Engine 5, Unity, or proprietary tools.
• Develop textures, materials, meshes, and simulations for gameplay, cinematics, and environmental needs.
• Optimize VFX for performance, including particle counts, overdraw, and memory usage.
• Collaborate with technical art, design, and engineering teams to troubleshoot and refine effects.
• Provide constructive feedback to internal artists and external vendors to ensure consistent quality.
• Document workflows and contribute to the development of reusable templates and libraries.

Requirements

• 5+ years of professional game industry experience as a VFX Artist.
• At least one shipped game title.
• Strong experience with Unreal Engine 4/5 and Niagara.
• English proficiency: B2 or higher required.
• Must be based in Mexico.
• Proven ability to balance visual impact with technical performance constraints.

Nice to have

• Experience with Houdini, EmberGen, or Unity.
• Scripting or coding skills (C#, Python, Blueprint).
• Experience with outsourcing or co-development environments.
• Leadership experience in mentoring or guiding other artists.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time employment with comprehensive statutory benefits (social security, annual leave, Christmas bonus).
• Medical insurance, savings fund, and grocery vouchers provided after 3 months.
• Opportunity to work on major AAA titles within a collaborative, diverse team.
• Clear pathways for career growth and leadership development.

Hiring process

• Submission of resume and portfolio required.
• Potential art test as part of the evaluation process.