Technical Artist (VFX)

TL;DR

Technical Artist (VFX/Unreal Engine 5): Creating complex art by combining geometry, materials, and effects within Unreal Engine 5 with an accent on VFX asset creation and material development. Focus on establishing technical workflows, managing Blueprints for gameplay elements, and mentoring peers.

Location: Remote (Mexico)

Salary: $32,000 - $35,000 MXN monthly gross

Company

hirify.global is a leading North American outsourcing art studio contributing to major AAA franchises such as Halo, Mass Effect, and Call of Duty.

What you will do

• Create complex materials for characters, weapons, environments, and large world set pieces.
• Develop visual effects (VFX), including the conceptualization, prototyping, and final execution of FX.
• Manage Blueprint setup for interactable items, weapons, environments, and other gameplay elements.
• Establish optimized workflows and tools for other artists working in Unreal Engine 5.
• Collaborate with the team to mentor peers and foster skill-sharing.

Requirements

• 2-3 years of technical art experience working in Unreal Engine 5 with Blueprints.
• Strong portfolio/reel showcasing proficiency in Technical Art and VFX for video games (mandatory for consideration).
• Proficiency in tools such as Maya, 3DS Max, Photoshop, Houdini, and/or Substance Painter.
• Experienced knowledge of PBR principles and material editors.
• Must be based in Mexico.

Nice to have

• Additional scripting experience with C++, C#, or Python.
• Proficiency in secondary areas such as modeling, skinning, animation, proceduralism, scripting, or lighting.

Culture & Benefits

• Fully remote work arrangement.
• Opportunity to work on some of the industry's biggest AAA titles.
• Collaborative and supportive creative environment.
• Upward career growth opportunities within the company.