Senior VFX Artist (Gamedev)

TL;DR

Senior VFX Artist (Unreal Engine): Creating visually stunning and immersive game VFX with an accent on gameplay-driven, ambient, and cinematic content. Focus on building high-quality real-time effects, optimizing VFX pipelines, and guiding the artistic growth of the VFX team.

Location: UK Remote or West Midlands Based (Birmingham/Worcestershire Area)

Company

hirify.global is an ambitious game studio known for building high-quality gaming experiences with a talented and passionate team.

What you will do

• Lead the creation, implementation, and optimization of complex gameplay-driven, ambient, and cinematic visual effects.
• Collaborate with Art, Design, and Creative Leads to establish and uphold the visual identity and quality bar of the game.
• Manage daily VFX development progress and solve technical problems within the project.
• Champion and develop best pipeline practices for VFX creation and performance optimization across target platforms.
• Work with the Production team to support the planning and delivery of VFX content.
• Mentor team members, participate in interviews, and conduct performance reviews to foster artistic growth.

Requirements

• Professional experience in a Senior VFX role for games with a strong portfolio of high-quality real-time content.
• Must be based in the UK (Remote or West Midlands).
• High proficiency in Unreal Engine, including Niagara, advanced materials, post-process effects, and lighting.
• Experience creating textures, 3D assets, and simulations using Blender, Substance, and Photoshop.
• Excellent understanding of VFX fundamentals such as timing, shape language, weight, and motion.
• Strong interpersonal skills for effective communication, collaboration, and mentorship.

Nice to have

• Familiarity with Embergen, Illugen, or Houdini.
• Experience shipping at least one title in a Senior position within a game art pipeline.
• Skills in Lighting, Animation, Concept Art, or Blueprint.

Culture & Benefits

• Friendly, nurturing work environment within a talented and ambitious studio.
• Collaborative team of passionate gamers who support one another in all aspects of development.
• Flexible work arrangements, welcoming applicants who prefer to work from home.