Real-time VFX Artist

Office / RemoteKharkiv

Plarium is a multinational software development company specializing in mobile and browser games. We have studios in Tel Aviv, San Francisco, Michigan, Krasnodar, Kyiv, Kharkiv, Lviv, and Odesa. Our games are currently played by more than 380 million users across 150 countries.

Plarium Kharkiv is looking for talented Real-Time VFX Artists to join our RPG Department, which develops Raid: Shadow Legends. Raid is a collection MMORPG enjoyed by more than 49 million players worldwide. The game was nominated for Google Play’s “Best of 2019” Users’ Choice Award and was featured in numerous countries by Google and Apple. The game is available on iOS, Android, and PC/Mac.

Ability to work at Kharkiv office or remotely.

Responsibilities:

Concepting, implementing, and optimizing real-time visual effects for our games in Unity
Collaborating closely with the development team to integrate visual effects into the gameplay and project structure
Handling visual effects in Raid: Shadow Legends and participating in the creation of new projects

Requirements:

At least 2 years of work experience in the gaming industry
In-depth knowledge of the principles of motion, anticipation, dynamics, lighting, and other aspects of animation
Experience creating in-game VFX
Experience creating VFX shaders
Familiarity with one or more 3D editors
Experience creating textures for VFX
Hands-on experience with Particle Systems

Desired:

Hands-on experience with Unity
Experience creating VFX for mobile games
Understanding of mobile device hardware restrictions
Ability to plan and accurately estimate the time required for complex tasks
Experience working with Houdini and the Houdini Engine for Unity

What we offer our Employees:

Opportunity to be involved throughout our full product development cycle
Officially registered full-time employment
28 days of paid vacation leave
Complete and inclusive medical insurance package for all employees and their children
Professional seminars, workshops, training programs, and the opportunity to attend industry conferences online
Educational English programs, including online lessons with native speakers
Free assistance planning and booking trips from our in-house travel managers
A fully-equipped gym, and pilates classes both online and at our office

Note: We've had to adapt to the lockdown so read about how we work now.

What's next?

Send us your CV

Found a job that sounds right for you? Fantastic. Send us your resume and a link to your portfolio, if applicable.

Test task

Our recruiters will ask you to perform a test task. This will allow you to demonstrate your professional skills and give us the chance to evaluate your work.

Waiting for feedback

After you have completed your test task and sent it back to us, we will need up to 5 working days to analyze it. If your test task meets our requirements, you will be invited for an interview with the technical team lead.

Technical interview

This will give you the opportunity to tell us about your experience and allow us to explain the technical aspects of the job. If you live a long way from the studio, we can arrange a Skype interview instead.

Meeting with HR

After the technical interview, you will meet with our HR specialists. They will give you more information on your development prospects in the company and provide details about the employee benefits program.

Ready to start

When the above stages are complete, we will invite you to our studio to make a formal job offer. If you live in another city or country, you can use our relocation program to help you hit the ground running.

First day at work

You're ready to begin life at Plarium. Welcome, friend.

Keeping in touch

We keep all resumes and job applications on file. Don't give up if you're unsuccessful first time round - we'll contact you as soon as a suitable position appears.

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