VFX Artist (Gamedev)

TL;DR

VFX Artist (Gamedev): Creating visual effects in Unity for the Monopoly GO! team with an accent on particle systems, shader effects, and animations. Focus on integrating VFX into features and environments, collaborating with technical and integration artists, and ensuring assets are optimized for mobile devices.

Location: Hybrid in Barcelona, Spain

Company

hirify.global is a leading video game and global interactive entertainment company.

What you will do

• Create VFX in Unity using particle systems, shader effects, and animations.
• Integrate VFX directly into features or environments.
• Align with game designers, feature owners, and art leads to create assets according to requirements.
• Maintain the consistent visual style of the game while ensuring all assets are optimized for mobile devices.
• Collaborate with other art disciplines when bringing features to life, offering technical support and expertise when needed.
• Communicate updates, blockers, and concerns clearly to production and leadership.

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in mobile game development.
• Strong proficiency in Unity, including asset importing, particle systems, animation workflows, UI/sprite/canvas systems, and material setup.
• Proficiency in 2D texturing (Photoshop).
• Experience in 3D modeling (3ds Max, Maya, Blender, etc.).
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in an agile team environment.
• Solid understanding of animation principles and timing.

Nice to have

• Have experience creating preview sequences and animations in After Effects or similar tools.
• Have previously worked on or have a portfolio featuring stylized or cartoon-style effects.
• Are passionate about video games and stay up to date with new techniques and workflows in the industry.

Culture & Benefits

• Global team of game lovers who are developing, publishing and innovating the mobile games industry.
• Work in work environments alongside our talented colleagues.