Unity 6 VFX Artist

## About the Role As a Unity 6 VFX Artist at Valorbyte UG, you will be part of a creative and technology-driven team responsible for crafting visually stunning effects for mobile games. Your day-to-day tasks will involve designing and implementing high-quality VFX, working closely with game designers and developers to integrate effects into gameplay, and optimizing VFX for performance across various platforms. You will be working in a flexible, 20-hour-per-week schedule, allowing for a great work-life balance.

The company's goal is to create games that are not only fun to play but also visually striking and emotionally engaging. To achieve this, the team focuses on pushing the boundaries of what is possible in mobile gaming, with a strong emphasis on visual quality, game feel, and performance. As a VFX artist, you will play a crucial role in bringing these visions to life.

You will be working in a collaborative environment, reporting to the lead developer or art director, and will be expected to communicate effectively with the rest of the team to ensure seamless integration of your work.

## What You Will Do - Create and implement high-quality VFX in Unity 6, focusing on stylized and performance-optimized effects - Develop shaders using Shader Graph for real-time rendering and customization - Work with PrimeTween to control animations and VFX timing, ensuring smooth and impactful visual feedback - Design game feel through visual feedback, including hits, explosions, UI effects, abilities, and more - Collaborate with game designers and developers to integrate effects into gameplay, ensuring a cohesive and engaging player experience - Optimize VFX for performance across mobile and cross-platform builds, using tools like Unity's Profiler and rendering pipelines - Maintain and structure VFX pipelines within Unity projects, ensuring efficient workflow and version control - Use Git for version control, collaborating with the development team to ensure smooth integration of changes - Participate in team meetings and discussions, providing feedback and insights on VFX and game development - Stay up-to-date with industry trends and new technologies, applying this knowledge to continuously improve the quality and performance of VFX

## What We Are Looking For - Experience as a VFX Artist in Unity, preferably with Unity 6 or similar recent versions - Strong knowledge of Shader Graph and real-time rendering, with a portfolio showcasing your skills - Experience with DOTween or PrimeTween for animation and timing logic, with a solid understanding of motion design principles - Familiarity with Figma, using it for VFX planning, UI/VFX coordination, or prototyping workflows - Solid understanding of Unity Particle System and/or VFX Graph, with the ability to apply this knowledge in practical projects - Good understanding of game feel, timing, and visual feedback, with a focus on creating engaging and immersive player experiences - Experience with Git and collaborative development workflows, with a strong ability to communicate and work with remote teams - Self-driven, structured working style and strong team mindset, with excellent English skills for effective communication

## Nice to Have - Experience with other game engines, such as Unreal Engine or Godot - Knowledge of programming languages like C# or Java, with the ability to apply this knowledge in Unity development - Familiarity with Agile development methodologies, with experience working in fast-paced, iterative development environments - Certification in Unity or related technologies, demonstrating a commitment to ongoing learning and professional development

## Benefits and Perks - 20 hours per week with flexible working schedule, allowing for a great work-life balance - Up to €1,000 monthly compensation, with the possibility of performance-based increases - 100% remote work in an international, creative team, with opportunities for collaboration and knowledge sharing - Flat hierarchies and fast decision-making processes, allowing for efficient communication and swift project progression - Freedom to experiment with creative VFX ideas, with a focus on innovation and pushing the boundaries of what is possible - Opportunities for professional growth and development, with access to training and resources to support ongoing learning - Access to the latest technologies and tools, with a focus on staying up-to-date with industry trends and developments

- Make sure to showcase a strong portfolio that demonstrates your skills in Unity and VFX, with a focus on showcasing your ability to create high-quality, performance-optimized effects.

• Be prepared to discuss your experience with Shader Graph and real-time rendering, and how you have applied these skills in practical projects.
• Research the company's games and VFX style, and be ready to provide feedback and insights on how you can contribute to the team's vision.
• Practice your communication skills, as you will be working in a remote team and need to be able to effectively collaborate and communicate with colleagues.
• Be prepared to discuss your experience with Git and version control, and how you have applied these skills in collaborative development environments.
• Consider learning about the company's technology stack and tools, and be prepared to discuss how you can adapt to their workflow and contribute to the team's success.