Middle
Full time
Negotiable
Kyiv
PlayMe Studio is looking for VFX Artist to work closely with artists and developers. Your responsibilities include maintaining the workflow of art production, creating VFX, adding animation to game mechanics, UI and character, and implementing them for our mobile projects.
At PlayMe Studio, VFX Artist are critical in developing visual features and driving the look of the game, a bridge between the artists and developers, ensuring the art content and features are easily integrated into the game, while respecting the artistic vision and technical constraints of the project.
What are you working on?
- The name of the project(s): Mary's Life, MeChat
- At what stage of the project(s)? released
- Genres: Role-playing, Casual, Word Games, Simulation
- Platforms: Mobile, iOS, Android
Team size and structure?
35 человек в компании. VFX команда 3 человека.
For which tasks (responsibilities)?
Create effects and animations that support studios project in a timely manner
Work under supervising, understand the requirements, make research, create and implement solutions in the engine
Create description for devs task with problem formulation and suggestion how to resolve it
Port the assets to the Unity engine according to all technical specifics, and keep an eye on the performance and set standards for workflow through the production pipeline and technical specifics
Edit and create asset to supply animation needs
Handle all aspects of the animation production pipeline, from concept to final implementation
Ensure that the art and devs departments have the tools they need to do their jobs properly, explain and write clear reports
Spot potential problems, find solutions to art related bugs, troubleshoot when assets don't quite work, or the tools fail.
What kind of professional are we looking for?
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Experience with Unity engine:
- Navigation through the project
- Create particle system
- Set up Animator
- Create UI layout
Have strong experience in Adobe Photoshop
Solid understanding of animation principles with a good sense of timing
Experience crafting impressive, stylized real-time VFX assets
Experience in creating character animation:
- Creating optimised geometry
- Rigging
- Weights setup
- Smooth animation
Ability to work with technical documentation
Ability work with deadlines
What is important for us in a person?
Portfolio with examples of works
Experience with After Effects and 3D software (Cinema 4D, 3ds Max)
Ability to develop shader graphs in Unity
Experience with game editors and other game engines
Why do we enjoy working here?
You will be working with a professional and motivated team of enthusiasts in the environment that brings up best in everyone. We have no bureaucracy, and we give our colleagues complete freedom to make decisions and achieve brilliant results.
Our company is built on the ability to find the best people and provide them with everything needed to stay focused on what’s important to make our users even healthier, sportier, happier and better! We create a business environment that brings up best in everyone. We have no bureaucracy, and we give our colleagues complete freedom to make decisions and achieve brilliant results.
Competitive salary. Compensation that will help you focus on your projects and personal development.
Professional Growth. We offer a possibility to attend internal, external courses, seminars and access to a corporate library. You will be working with a team of professionals to get insights and discuss ideas.
Comfortable working environment. PlayMe team is located in a spacious office in the Astarta business center within 10 minutes walk from Kontraktova metro station. We serve complimentary breakfasts, lunches, snacks, fruits and all necessary equipment for your role.
Health&Fitness. We provide employees with 20 days of paid vacation, medical insurance and a variety of sports activities available for employees inside and outside the office.
Rest. We organize team buildings, parties and various team activities to boost our collaboration.