Vfx Artist

Summary

Join Voodoo's Live Games team as a VFX Artist and contribute to the ongoing success of Paper.io 2. This role involves creating and implementing high-quality 2D and 3D visual effects to enhance gameplay and reward animations. You will collaborate with designers, artists, and developers to seamlessly integrate assets and VFX into the game. The position offers the flexibility of being Paris-based, Amsterdam-based, or fully remote within the CET +/-2h time zone. The ideal candidate will possess a strong portfolio showcasing a range of 2D/3D art, motion graphics, and animations, along with proficiency in relevant software. This is a crucial role in expanding content creation and delivering high-quality visual effects for a globally renowned game.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a VFX Artist with a strong portfolio demonstrating a range of 2D/3D art, motion graphics & animations
• Proficiency with Maya or Blender
• Experience with Unity real-time rendering
• Solid understanding of particle systems, physics simulations, shaders, and scripting
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks simultaneously

Responsibilities

• Creating high-quality 2D and 3D VFX, including motion graphics & animations
• Developing and implementing visual effects for core gameplay, character abilities, environmental effects, and reward animations
• Collaborating with designers, artists, and developers to integrate 3D assets and VFX seamlessly into the game
• Working with developers to adapt and integrate new art features based on project specifications
• Optimizing VFX for performance
• Developing and maintaining VFX pipelines and workflows to ensure efficient production processes
• Troubleshooting and solving technical issues related to motion graphics & animations & VFX creation and implementation

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with shader development and optimization techniques
• Knowledge of animation principles and techniques
• ZBrush, Substance Painter, Houdini, After Effects

Benefits

• Best-in-class compensation
• Other benefits according to the country you reside