Lead VFX Artist

Lead VFX Artist Playrix is one of the most successful mobile game development companies in the world. In terms of revenue, we rank among the top 3 in the world and are first among all mobile applications in EMEA. Our games have been installed 2.3 billion times (that's a third of the world's population!) and over 30 million people play them every day. We're looking for an experienced Lead VFX Artist to become a team leader and drive a new vision for the look and quality of the project's effects. We want a seasoned expert ready to take on the production of the project's visual effects and find new artistic solutions. You will choose from a range of challenging tasks and independently make key decisions that will affect the development of the project. This role requires relocation from Russia and Belarus to one of our offices or remote work from other countries (except Russia and Belarus). Find out more . ApplyTasks Forming the dynamics and style of the project's effects Creating and integrating effects of different levels of complexity Demonstrating leadership in the development of the projects' VFX teams Developing the company's internal tools Work with internal departments to reach new levels of explosive visual quality Requirements Portfolio and 3+ years of experience developing effects for mobile games Skills in creating effects in Unity, Unreal, and proprietary game engines, as well as their implementation in games Expert skills in working with graphic editors Good sense of dynamics, shape, color, and composition Knowledge of the mobile market and its trends Ability to work with attention management and flow in the game Experience with shaders Fluency in Russian and proficiency in written English Preferred Knowledge of how related areas operate: programming, game design, technical design, animation Experience working on mobile projects of similar styles Experience creating and texturing 3D models Drawing skills, art education/training Our Perks Flexibility. Work from wherever you like (your home, one of our many offices, or a hybrid combination) and whenever you like thanks to our flexible work schedule. Healthcare. We reimburse online sessions with a psychologist and offer you and your children healthcare, including dental insurance and treatment for COVID-19. Work-life balance. We offer a generous amount of paid vacation days and sick leave. In special circumstances, additional days off can be requested. Professional development and education. We reimburse participation in relevant conferences and courses, and regularly conduct internal bootcamps. We also provide access to discounted English language courses. Entertainment and merch. Every year we hold hundreds of events around the world, including contests, sports challenges, parties, hackathons, and offline events for individual teams. Fitness. We support leading a healthy lifestyle and offer reimbursement for gym memberships, or fitness app subscriptions. Community involvement. We launch charity projects and support the initiatives of employees through our grant competition. Relocation package. We help employees, their families, and their pets with relocation, and also arrange concierge and real estate agency services.