Lead VFX Artist

We are ​a mobile game development company established in 2018. We gained recognition after the release of Happy Color, the most popular digital coloring book and one of the most successful ad-driven mobile apps in the world. We take pride in our diverse and talented team and partners, spread across the UK, Cyprus, the Netherlands, and other regions worldwide.

We are searching for a VFX Lead Artist for our new mobile mid-core project.

Management:
Art Director.

What you need to do:

• Creation and configuration of visual effects for mobile mid-core applications;
  

• Optimisation of visual effects for mobile devices;
  

• Management of the VFX artists team;
  

• Design and setup of processes in the VFX direction;
  

• Collaboration with other development team members, including artists, technical artists and developers to achieve consistency in style and technical requirements.
  

What are we looking for:

• At least 3 years of experience as a VFX Lead Artist or a similar position.
  

• Experience working with mid core products in a similar style is required (see references below);
  

• In-depth knowledge in the field of creating visual effects for mobile applications;
  

• Experience with the Unity game engine;
  

• Understanding of basic physical principles, knowledge of general principles of dynamics, pyrotechnics, creating artistic effects such as fire, magic, smoke, shots, water, steam, explosions, dust, etc.;
  

• Knowledge, control and practical application of graphics optimization for the gaming industry;
  

• High level of responsibility and the ability to work on tight deadlines;
  

• Self-organization: the ability to work without reducing performance without being under constant supervision;
  

• Interest in the gaming industry, personal gaming experience;
  

• Willingness to work in the office;
  

• Portfolio is mandatory (with a link included in the cover letter);
  

• English language - Intermediate+
  

Nice to have:

• Experience in creating stylized animations (such as Wild Rift, Ruined King and similar styles);
  

• Experience in creating dynamic game animations using generally accepted animation principles (such as Scratch Squash, accents, etc.)
  

• Professional knowledge of Maya animation packages;
  

• Ability to work with rig automation plugins (such as MGear, Advanced Skeleton);
  

• The ability to create or modify rig (MGear, Advanced Skeleton).
  

We offer:

• Work in one of the most experienced UA marketing teams and on the biggest coloring app in the world;

• Unique marketing approach;

• Professional growth (courses/events/conferences);

• Working with the industry leaders;

• No micro management;

• Medical insurance;

• Relocation to Cyprus and Armenia with full support of the company;

• Tasty breakfasts in the office;

• Taxi from home to office, from office to home paid by the company (within the city).

Hiring process:

• Conversation with the recruiter;

• Test task;

• Technical interview;

• Soft skills Interview;

• Offer.