Cubic games

VFX Artist

Technical UI Designer

Lead Game Designer

The VFX Artist will be responsible for creating expressive and impactful visual effects for a new cross-platform shooter game. Responsibilities include creating stylized VFX for weapons, environments, characters, enemies, and UI, integrating and configuring VFX in Unity, optimizing effects for mobile platforms, adapting effects for different devices, developing reference libraries, designing technical implementations, and building prototypes. The role requires expertise in optimization techniques, physics, dynamics, and working with animated objects, with artistic skills including style, composition, color, and creating hand-drawn/stylized effects.

Cubic Games is a game development studio and part of the GDEV holding. We’ve grown from a small team into a leading developer with over 120 specialists. Our flagship title, Pixel Gun 3D, is one of the most popular pixel shooters, with over 5 million monthly players. We're currently working on a new, unannounced cross-platform shooter and are looking for a VFX Artist who can help make the visual effects expressive, technologically advanced, and impactful. <hr class="" data-start="596" data-end="599"> <h3 class="" data-start="601" data-end="634">Why You'll Be Interested:</h3> <ul data-start="636" data-end="1298"> <li class="" data-start="636" data-end="739"> Be part of a commercially successful team that values expertise and supports professional growth. </li> <li class="" data-start="740" data-end="867"> No bureaucracy or pointless checkboxes — your work directly impacts the result, and you get to see it come alive in the game.</li> <li class="" data-start="868" data-end="1298"> You'll join a team that values expertise, responsibility, engagement, and collaboration: <ul data-start="965" data-end="1298"> <li class="" data-start="965" data-end="1030"> We dive deep into our craft and make data-driven decisions. </li> <li class="" data-start="1033" data-end="1129"> We focus not just on task completion, but also on their impact on players and the product. </li> <li class="" data-start="1132" data-end="1210"> We’re open to dialogue, support each other, and pursue shared goals. </li> <li class="" data-start="1213" data-end="1298"> We're passionate about what we do and love creating awesome stuff together. </li> </ul> </li> </ul> <hr class="" data-start="1384" data-end="1387"> <h3 class="" data-start="1389" data-end="1414">Responsibilities:</h3> <ul data-start="1416" data-end="2184"> <li class="" data-start="1416" data-end="1604"> Create stylized, expressive VFX for a first-person shooter, aligned with current industry trends. Effects include weapons, environments and interactions, characters, enemies, and UI. </li> <li class="" data-start="1605" data-end="1694"> Integrate and configure VFX in Unity (including VFX Graph and Particle System). </li> <li class="" data-start="1695" data-end="1821"> Optimize effects for mobile platforms (Android/iOS), considering constraints like performance, memory, and battery life. </li> <li class="" data-start="1822" data-end="1927"> Adapt effects for a range of devices (from low-end smartphones to PCs), maintaining visual quality. </li> <li class="" data-start="1928" data-end="2015"> Develop reference libraries (collect and analyze competitor styles, concept art). </li> <li class="" data-start="2016" data-end="2127"> Design technical implementations for complex effects (e.g., combining particles, shaders, and animation). </li> <li class="" data-start="2128" data-end="2184"> Build prototypes for quick testing and iterations. </li> </ul> <hr class="" data-start="2186" data-end="2189"> <h3 class="" data-start="2191" data-end="2212">Requirements:</h3> <ul data-start="2214" data-end="2479"> <li class="" data-start="2214" data-end="2303"> 3+ years of experience creating VFX for stylized games, ideally shooters (FPS/TPS). </li> <li class="" data-start="2304" data-end="2416"> Strong knowledge of Unity3D, VFX Graph, Amplify, Particle System, and experience with URP. </li> <li class="" data-start="2417" data-end="2479"> Proficiency with tools like Blender, Photoshop, etc. </li> </ul> Technical skills: <ul data-start="2504" data-end="2747"> <li class="" data-start="2504" data-end="2594"> Understanding of optimization techniques (overdraw, billboards, atlases, LOD, etc.). </li> <li class="" data-start="2595" data-end="2672"> Knowledge of physics and dynamics (e.g., fragmentation, mass, inertia). </li> <li class="" data-start="2673" data-end="2747"> Ability to work with animated objects (e.g., animated VFX elements). </li> </ul> Artistic skills: <ul data-start="2771" data-end="3313"> <li class="" data-start="2771" data-end="2875"> Good sense of style, composition, and color — able to create readable effects in dynamic gameplay. </li> <li class="" data-start="2876" data-end="2957"> Understanding of contrast, visual focus, and other artistic principles. </li> <li class="" data-start="2958" data-end="3010"> Ability to create hand-drawn/stylized effects. </li> <li class="" data-start="3011" data-end="3088"> Capability to create 3D assets needed for effects, unwrap details, etc. </li> <li class="" data-start="3089" data-end="3169"> A portfolio showcasing stylized VFX (with technical breakdowns is a must). </li> <li class="" data-start="3170" data-end="3243"> Creative mindset and willingness to experiment with new techniques. </li> <li class="" data-start="3244" data-end="3313"> Ability to work in a team, take feedback, and make adjustments. </li> </ul> <hr class="" data-start="3315" data-end="3318"> <h3 class="" data-start="3320" data-end="3342">Nice-to-Haves:</h3> <ul> <li class="" data-start="3344" data-end="3378"> Passion for pixel/voxel art. </li> <li class="" data-start="3379" data-end="3431"> Ability to write shaders without node editors. </li> <li class="" data-start="3432" data-end="3459"> Deep technical knowledge. </li> <li class="" data-start="3460" data-end="3501"> Skills in frame-by-frame animation. </li> <li class="" data-start="3502" data-end="3546"> Ability to draw or generate flipbooks. </li> <li class="" data-start="3547" data-end="3601"> Experience drawing by hand on a graphics tablet. </li> <li class="" data-start="3602" data-end="3665"> Independence in handling VFX from concept to integration. </li> <li data-start="3668" data-end="3707">Knowledge of Houdini, EmberGen. </li> </ul> <h3 dir="ltr">What we offer:</h3> <ul> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Official employment according to the Labor Code of Armenia or Cyprus, or a remote work contract.</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Flexibility in choosing the workplace: remote work or visiting offices in Armenia or Cyprus as desired.</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Relocation package and assistance with obtaining residence permits in Armenia, including for family members.</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">21 working days of vacation, 3 additional days off per year, and sick leave compensation up to 100%.</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Comprehensive Health Insurance from the first working day in Armenia or Cyprus.</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Professional Development Support:&nbsp; course, conferences, and opportunities to participate in department workshops and masterclasses.</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Corporate online and offline events and presents for various holidays.</li> </ul>

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