VFX Artist (Mid/Senior) (Unreal Engine 5)

Location: Fully remote; Austin, TX. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States and complete I-9 employment eligibility verification.

Salary: $70,000–$120,000 per year

Company

hirify.global develops video games and is known for titles including Darksiders 3, the Remnant series, and Chronos.

What you will do

• Create and implement visual effects for gameplay, environments, characters, abilities, weapons, and cinematic sequences.
• Build and iterate real-time VFX in Unreal Engine 5 using Niagara, particle systems, shaders, Blueprints, materials, and mesh effects.
• Collaborate with artists, designers, audio specialists, and other development disciplines to support the visual direction and player experience.
• Balance visual quality with performance requirements across platforms.
• Troubleshoot, refine, and polish in-game VFX based on feedback and project needs.
• Participate in reviews, provide constructive feedback, and adapt work to changing production priorities.

Requirements

• 2–5+ years of professional game VFX experience for mid-level candidates or 5+ years for senior-level candidates.
• Experience creating and implementing real-time VFX in Unreal Engine 5, including Niagara, particle systems, shaders, materials, Blueprints, and mesh-based effects.
• Experience creating environmental, gameplay, character ability, and/or cinematic effects.
• Proficiency with Photoshop and 3D Studio Max, Maya, or comparable 3D software.
• Experience with Houdini or other procedural VFX tools, plus knowledge of real-time 3D game production pipelines.
• Strong artistic judgment, attention to detail, communication skills, and the ability to work independently and incorporate feedback.

Nice to have

• Experience shipping an AA or AAA Unreal Engine game.
• Advanced Niagara workflows and Unreal Engine 5 VFX tools.
• Experience with stylized and realistic VFX, custom textures, flipbooks, meshes, lighting, and rendering.
• Experience optimizing VFX for different platforms and creating effects for combat, weapons, environments, or cinematics.

Culture & Benefits

• Fully remote work arrangement.
• Collaborative environment involving artists, designers, audio specialists, and other development disciplines.
• Regular team reviews with opportunities to give and receive constructive feedback.
• Equal opportunity employment.