Offer summary

Qualifications:

At least 2 years of work experience in the games industry., Firm knowledge of Unity editor and experience creating VFX for games., Proficiency in 3D modeling and animation using tools like Maya, Blender, or Houdini., Intermediate English language skills and understanding of mobile device hardware restrictions..

Key responsabilities:

Creating concept designs and developing real-time VFX for mobile games in Unity.

Profiling and optimizing effects and game assets created by you or by others.

Customizing the VFX of game characters’ skills using internal tools.

Creating 3D models and animations for VFX when needed.

Job description

Plarium is an international developer of award-winning mobile and desktop games. More than 1300 of our specialists work remotely or at offices in Israel, Ukraine, Poland, Spain and Finland.

RAID: Shadow Legends, Mech Arena, and our other 18 massive titles unite more than 500 million players worldwide. With over 15 years’ experience, we strive for boundary-pushing gameplay and graphics. We pair this with our dedication to innovation through analytics, marketing, and community interaction.

We are looking for a talented Real-Time VFX Artist to join our RPG Department, which develops RAID: Shadow Legends – a mobile MMORPG that combines battle collection mechanics and cutting-edge graphics in a dark fantasy setting. As our flagship title, it is enjoyed by more than 100 million players worldwide. You can find it on iOS, Android, and PC/Mac.

RAID is made in Unity, but the team also uses a variety of other tools for specific tasks: Maya for 3D modeling and UV, ZBrush and Blender for sculpting, Houdini for pyro, fluid, and destruction simulations, Substance Designer for texture generation, Substance Painter for baking and texturing, Xcode for profiling, and Amplify Shader Editor for prototyping shaders.

The successful candidate will work closely with 11 Technical and Real-time VFX artists. A showcase of our art team’s work can be found on ArtStation.

The successful applicant will be able to work at our Warsaw office or remotely from Poland.

Responsibilities

Creating concept designs and developing real-time VFX for mobile games in Unity
Profiling and optimizing effects and game assets created by you or by others
Customizing the VFX of game characters’ skills using internal tools
Creating 3D models and animations for VFX when needed

What we expect

At least 2 years of work experience in the games industry
Knowledge of the principles of motion, anticipation, dynamics, and other aspects of animation
Firm knowledge of Unity editor
Experience creating VFX for games
Experience creating or writing VFX shaders in node-based editors
Knowledge of Houdini, Blender, Maya, or 3ds Max
3D modeling and 3D animation skills
Experience creating UV maps and baking them
Experience creating textures for VFX
In-depth experience with Particle Systems in Unity
English language skills at the intermediate level or higher

Desired

Understanding of mobile device hardware restrictions
Experience working with Houdini and Houdini Engine for Unity
Hands-on experience with Substance Painter and Designer
Experience working with GIT or similar version control systems

What we offer

Officially registered full-time employment
Paid leave of 20 or 26 days depending upon work experience
Medical insurance and paid leave if you or your child are sick
Opportunity for counseling with psychologists
Individual development plan and regular feedback
Professional seminars, workshops, courses, and internal training programs
Sports membership at 4500+ facilities across Poland with the MultiSport Plus Card
A running club

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