About the job
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead the creation of stunning visual effects for our games, focusing on enhancing gameplay experiences, cinematic moments, and marketing initiatives.
- Model, rig, shade, and animate FX meshes in Maya and Unity, tailored specifically for our brands.
- Develop sprite sheets and texture atlases using After Effects, optimized for real-time effects pipelines in Unity.
- Utilize Unity to create 2D and 3D particle simulations that bring the world of Cookie Jam and other titles to life.
- Collaborate with designers and artists to understand game requirements, iterating on real-time visual effects that offer optimal player feedback and contribute to an engaging gameplay loop.
- Work closely with the creative team to establish visual effect styles that align with the overall creative vision of our games, ensuring consistency and visual harmony.
- Support and optimize the technical development of the effects pipeline, ensuring it remains effective, scalable, and aligned with the needs of match-3 puzzle games.
- Partner with User Experience designers to develop animated UI elements alongside visual effects, creating a seamless and satisfying gameplay experience.
- Continuously research, analyze, optimize, and troubleshoot effects for both quality and performance, ensuring the highest standards are met.
- Collaborate with producers to create plans, milestones, and goals that align with broader team initiatives and project timelines.
- Provide constructive feedback to both internal teams and outsourcing partners to ensure the highest quality visual effects.
QUALIFICATIONS
- 5+ years of experience as a VFX artist in the games industry, with a strong emphasis on experience within Unity.
- Exceptional problem-solving skills with the ability to develop innovative solutions for complex visual effects challenges.
- A keen visual eye, capable of identifying and producing high-quality visual experiences utilizing motion, color, timing, and lighting, particularly suited for the casual and vibrant aesthetic of match-3 puzzle games.
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams.
- A versatile skill set that encompasses art, animation, design, and technical ability, ensuring the delivery of visually stunning effects.
- Mastery of Adobe Creative Suite, Maya, and other relevant visual effects software.
- A solid understanding of shader development to create impressive visual effects that enhance 3D game environments.
- Experience in establishing and maintaining a cohesive visual effects style that aligns with the game’s overall aesthetic.
- A deep understanding of what makes a compelling player experience, with a portfolio that reflects a strong track record of creating engaging visual effects.
About The Company
Mobile entertainment at the intersection of creativity, technology, and play. Follow @JamCityHQ on IG for more.
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