Voodoo's Live Games team seeks an Animation/VFX Developer for Paper.io 2.  This role involves creating and implementing high-quality visual effects (animations, shaders, particle systems) in Unity.  Collaboration with designers and gameplay teams is crucial for integrating and enhancing visual elements, optimizing effects for mobile performance, and innovating visually appealing effects. The ideal candidate possesses 5+ years of game development experience, expertise in Unity and C#, a strong VFX portfolio, and a deep understanding of real-time rendering and optimization.  Experience with URP/HDRP, VFX Graph/Shader Graph, and custom HLSL shaders is a plus.  The position offers remote work within CET +/-2h and is a permanent role.

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<div class="section page-centered" data-qa="job-description"><div><span style="font-size: 16px">Founded in 2013, Voodoo is a tech company that creates mobile games and apps with a mission to entertain the world. Gathering 800 employees, 7 billion downloads, and over 200 million active users, Voodoo is the #3 mobile publisher worldwide in terms of downloads after Google and Meta. Our portfolio includes chart-topping games like Mob Control and Block Jam, alongside popular apps such as BeReal and Wizz.</span></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size: 16px;">This position can be Paris-based,&nbsp; Amsterdam-based, or fully remote within CET +/-2h.</span></div><div><br></div><div><b style="font-size: 18px;">Team</b></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size: 16px;">Our Gaming team is made up of hybrid-casual, casual, and mid-core experts. Our 'Core' games team supports internal and external studios worldwide in creating, developing, and launching new hit games, whilst our 'Live' games team focuses on delivering higher engagement on our existing and successful games.</span></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size: 16px;">Joining our Live games team means collaborating with gaming industry experts on globally renowned, enduring games while embracing exciting new entrepreneurial ventures. With over seven billion downloads worldwide and a portfolio of more than 10 resilient hybrid games generating more than $20m per year, we are the world's largest and most successful hybrid publisher.</span></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size: 16px;">You will be joining one of our Live Studios, working on </span><b style="font-size: 16px;"><a rel="noopener noreferrer" class="postings-link" href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=io.voodoo.paper2&amp;hl=en_US">Paper.io 2</a>.</b></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size: 16px;">With Paper.io 2, we’re building an iconic game that players will never forget! </span></div><div><span style="font-size: 16px;">We're a small team of excellent people who take care of everything from ideas to testing, and we intend to grow while maintaining our high standards.</span></div></div><div class="section page-centered"><div><h3>Role</h3><ul class="posting-requirements plain-list"><ul><li>Create and implement top-tier visual effects (animations, shaders and particle systems) in Unity for Paper</li><li>Collaborate with designers and gameplay teams to integrate and enhance visual elements</li><li>Optimize effects for smooth performance on mobile devices</li><li>Elevate the game’s visual impact with innovative, eye-catching effects</li></ul></ul></div></div><div class="section page-centered"><div><h3>Profile</h3><ul class="posting-requirements plain-list"><ul><li>5+ years of game development experience with a strong focus on VFX (animations, shaders and particle systems)&nbsp;</li><li>Proven expertise in Unity and C#</li><li>A solid portfolio showcasing advanced visual effects in mobile games</li><li>Experience with URP or HDRP, VFX Graph or Shader Graph and custom HLSH shaders is a big plus</li><li>Deep understanding of real-time rendering and performance optimization</li><li>Excellent problem-solving skills and meticulous attention to detail</li><li>Fluent in English with strong communication skills</li><li>A creative, passionate developer dedicated to crafting memorable visual experiences</li></ul></ul></div></div>undefined

Animation/VFX Developer - Paper.io 2