VFX Artist / Web Programmer / Customer Support

Grinding Gear Games is looking to hire VFX artists and Web Developers to support the development of Path of Exile and Path of Exile 2 in our office in Auckland, New Zealand.

We’re offering relocation assistance for the right candidates. These are full-time roles in Henderson, Auckland. Please only apply if you currently reside in New Zealand/Auckland or are willing to relocate. We can assist with applying for work visas for these roles.

To apply for a role, please email your resume, portfolio/code samples and a cover letter to jobs@grindinggear.com with your name and the role you are applying for in the subject line.

VFX Artist - Games

We’re after experienced VFX artists to create evocative visual effects in the dark and gritty game Path of Exile. You will develop real-time effects from concept to implementation and work to maintain a consistent aesthetic across all of the effects in the game. The ideal candidate has a firm grasp of colour, texture, timing, and impact as relates to VFX and demonstrates an ability to sketch and storyboard to convey design ideas.
We are seeking someone with:

• Three years of experience creating VFX for games
• Experience creating real-time game effects in a wide range of software
• A superior eye for lighting, value, colour, details, and the ability to use them in creating efficient and impactful visual effects
• Self-motivation, excellent communications skills, and able to work within a team
• A positive attitude and able to receive and provide objective feedback
• Passion for creating dark and gritty spells and microtransactions

Portfolio, and/or reel demonstrating relevant artistic skills required. Must be willing to complete an art test if requested to do so.

Web Programmer

We are looking for a full stack Web Programmer to join the Path of Exile development team.
We are seeking someone with:

• Experience with PHP MVC / ORM frameworks (preferably Zend Framework / Laminas / Doctrine).
• Front-end JavaScript and CSS / SASS experience.
• Two years of commercial Web Programmer experience.

Experience with the following is a bonus:

• Linux and command-line tools
• SQL
• API design
• Payment Systems
• RequireJS
• Nginx
• Redis
• Path of Exile

Customer Support

We are looking for full time Customer Support staff to handle a wide variety of customer service-related tasks.
We are seeking someone with:

• Exceptional communication skills
• A high level of written and spoken English
• The ability to multitask and prioritise work when required
• Excellent computer and technical skills
• Experience with online games

Please only apply if you currently reside in New Zealand or Australia and are either a New Zealand Citizen, Resident or Australian Citizen.