Second Dinner is an independent game development studio that is here to make the most fun games in the world. Not super fun games. Not SUPER DUPER fun games. We mean the MOST fun games. As a remote-first company, we want the most talented teammates wherever they call home. While our headquarters is in Irvine, California, most of our team is fully remote! We strongly believe a diverse team with varied perspectives makes us a better company, and in turn, will help us make better games. If you can bring something new to the table and expand our point of view, that's a huge upside, and we’d love to meet you!

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Second Dinner is an award-winning independent game development studio known for MARVEL SNAP. They are building a new, major, multiplatform, free-to-play game. They are seeking a Contract Senior VFX Artist for a 3-month role (with potential for full-time). This artist will create real-time visual effects that bring gameplay, characters, and UI to life, defining the game's tone and visual language. The role involves close collaboration with design, product, art, and engineering teams to ensure high-quality, responsive, and performant effects across platforms, making a significant impact on a small, senior team.

<h2 class="text-2xl md:text-3xl font-bold mt-10 mb-4 border-b pb-2 text-gray-800">Who We Are</h2><p class="my-4 text-gray-700 leading-relaxed">Second Dinner is an award-winning independent game development studio. Just how many awards, you ask? A whopping 22 in total so far… Including Mobile Game of the Year from both The Game Awards and DICE, Best Strategy Game from IGN, and the prestigious Apple Design Award for Innovation. Yes, that’s a lot of awards! But these accolades don’t magically materialize; they’re a testament to the amazing folks who make up our studio. You could be the next addition to our award-winning team! Continue reading to find out more.</p><p class="my-4 text-gray-700 leading-relaxed">For our debut game, MARVEL SNAP, we’ve partnered with Marvel (Trust us, we had to pinch ourselves too!). We’ve got other SUPER FUN (but still secret) projects in the works, and this role is a chance to be a part of something new and special at the company. As a remote-first company, we value diversity and encourage applications from everyone who can bring something unique to the table.</p><h2 class="text-2xl md:text-3xl font-bold mt-10 mb-4 border-b pb-2 text-gray-800">The Project</h2><p class="my-4 text-gray-700 leading-relaxed">We're building something new. Something bold. Something <em>wildly</em> fun. This game is early in development, but the bar is high, so we’re aiming to create the next must-play title that your friends, your family, and your group chat can’t stop talking about.</p><p class="my-4 text-gray-700 leading-relaxed">This isn’t an indie side project. It’s a major, multiplatform, free-to-play game that’s built to be played, loved, and experienced for years to come. Aim high, then aim even higher.</p><h2 class="text-2xl md:text-3xl font-bold mt-10 mb-4 border-b pb-2 text-gray-800">Your Role</h2><p class="my-4 text-gray-700 leading-relaxed">We’re looking for a <strong>Contract Senior VFX Artist</strong> to join our crew as a contractor. You’ll create real-time visual effects that bring our gameplay, characters, and UI to life. From impact-driven gameplay moments to subtle ambient effects, you’ll help define the game’s tone, rhythm, and visual language.</p><p class="my-4 text-gray-700 leading-relaxed">You’ll work closely with design, product, art, and engineering to ensure that everything you create looks incredible, feels responsive, and performs beautifully across all platforms. And since this is a small, senior team, your work will have a huge impact from day one.</p><p class="my-4 text-gray-700 leading-relaxed">This is a <strong>3-month</strong> contract role to start (with possible extension), but if it’s a great mutual fit, it could evolve into a full-time position.</p><h2 class="text-2xl md:text-3xl font-bold mt-10 mb-4 border-b pb-2 text-gray-800">What You’ll Do:</h2><ul class="list-disc list-inside my-5 pl-5 space-y-2 text-gray-700"><li class="leading-relaxed">Design and create high-quality quality stylized, performant real-time VFX for gameplay, characters, environments, UI, and more</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Collaborate with designers and engineers to make gameplay effects feel powerful and clear while matching the tone and style of the setting</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Use Unity and proprietary VFX tools and give feedback to improve tools and workflows to create dynamic and responsive effects</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Collaborate with the design, art, and programming teams to conceptualize, create, and implement visual effects to ensure the overall artistic vision is achieved</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Help shape the visual style of effects across the entire game</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Maintain performance and clarity across a wide range of devices and resolutions</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Stay up-to-date with the latest VFX techniques, tools, and trends, and incorporate them into the development process where applicable</li></ul><h2 class="text-2xl md:text-3xl font-bold mt-10 mb-4 border-b pb-2 text-gray-800">What You’ll Need:</h2><p class="my-4 text-gray-700 leading-relaxed">(<em>Even if you don’t check every box. If this role excites you, we’d still love to hear from you!</em>)</p><ul class="list-disc list-inside my-5 pl-5 space-y-2 text-gray-700"><li class="leading-relaxed">5+ years working as a VFX artist in games or interactive media</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Experience creating real-time VFX for one or more shipped, high-quality games</li><li class="leading-relaxed">A strong portfolio that showcases stylized, readable effects and great timing</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Proficiency with Unity, and common VFX tools like Photoshop, Houdini, and Blender (or equivalent applications)</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Solid understanding of gameplay readability, timing, and flow</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Ability to model and UV</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Comfort working across mobile, PC, and/or console pipelines</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Strong communicator and collaborator with a low-ego, high-trust mindset</li></ul><h2 class="text-2xl md:text-3xl font-bold mt-10 mb-4 border-b pb-2 text-gray-800">Nice to Have, But Not Necessary:</h2><ul class="list-disc list-inside my-5 pl-5 space-y-2 text-gray-700"><li class="leading-relaxed">Familiarity with Unity or in-engine implementation</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Experience with live service or cross-platform game development</li></ul><h2 class="text-2xl md:text-3xl font-bold mt-10 mb-4 border-b pb-2 text-gray-800">Why You Should Apply</h2><ul class="list-disc list-inside my-5 pl-5 space-y-2 text-gray-700"><li class="leading-relaxed">You’ll help shape the VFX style of a potential blockbuster from day one</li><li class="leading-relaxed">You’ll join a proven team that loves big ideas and small egos</li><li class="leading-relaxed">You’ll work in a fully remote, flexible environment where talent and creativity thrive</li><li class="leading-relaxed">You’ll get to build something that doesn’t exist yet that could become iconic</li></ul><p class="my-4 text-gray-700 leading-relaxed">Ready to help us make the next game the world won’t stop talking about? We can’t wait to meet you.</p><p class="my-4 text-gray-700 leading-relaxed">Individual pay within this range may span multiple levels within the discipline and is determined by assessed job-related skills, experience, relevant education, or training. It also factors in market demands and business needs. The disclosed range is not adjusted based on location and may be subject to change or modification based on business needs in the future. This role is contracted through a third-party that provides health benefits, etc., which your recruiter can discuss more during the hiring process.</p><p class="my-4 text-gray-700 leading-relaxed">We are an equal opportunity employer that places high value on diversity and inclusion. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, age, disability status, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military status, or veteran status.</p><p class="my-4 text-gray-700 leading-relaxed"><strong>You must be legally authorized to work and reside in the United States. We do not sponsor visas or support employment outside the U.S. for this role.</strong></p>

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Dimfrost Studio is actively seeking a Senior Programmer to become a vital part of their dedicated team. The studio is renowned for its commitment to developing games that feature immersive storytelling and captivating atmospheric environments. They foster a culture that champions passion, creativity, responsibility, and entrepreneurship, equipping their team members with the necessary tools to thrive. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute significantly to the creation of games that the studio and its audience will love.

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