Real-time VFX Artist

Plarium is an international developer of award-winning mobile and desktop games. More than 1400 of our specialists work remotely or at offices in Israel, Ukraine, Poland, and the USA.

RAID: Shadow Legends, Mech Arena, and our other 18 hit titles unite more than 450 million players worldwide. With over 14 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 is responsible for developing RAID: Shadow Legends, a mobile MMORPG that combines battle collection mechanics and cutting-edge graphics in a dark fantasy setting. Our flagship title is enjoyed by more than 81 million players worldwide –  you can find it on iOS, Android, and PC/Mac.

The successful candidate will become a part of a brand new team that will be developing a new feature set in the RAID: Shadow Legends universe. The team will be working directly with the world of our flagship title to create a minigame. We are looking for someone who can provide a creative approach to the development of high-quality graphics and high-end visual effects.

While it will be simpler in terms of gameplay, this minigame is going to be just as dynamic, and will include similar RPG elements: upgrading characters, the capacity to gain skills and improve characters, and engaging in boss fights.

The team will use a range of tools for specific tasks: Maya for 3D modeling and UV, ZBrush and Blender for sculpting, Houdini for pyro, fluid, and destruction simulations, Amplify Shader Editor for prototyping shaders, and so on. 

• Creating concept designs and developing real-time visual effects in Unity

• Profiling and optimizing effects and game assets

• Creating 3D models and animations for complex character VFX and in-game locations

• Setting up the VFX of game characters’ skills using internal tools

• At least 2 years of experience working in the game industry

• Knowledge of the principles of motion, dynamics, and other aspects of animation

• Firm knowledge of Unity Editor

• Experience creating VFX for games

• Knowledge of Houdini, Blender, Maya, or 3ds Max

• 3D modeling and 3D animation skills

• Experience creating UVs and baking texture maps

• Experience creating textures for VFX

• Hands-on experience with Unity Particle System

• English language skills at the upper-intermediate level or higher

• Experience writing VFX shaders in node-based editors

• Understanding of mobile device hardware restrictions

• Capacity to accurately estimate the time needed for task completion

• Experience working with Houdini and Houdini Engine for Unity

• Hands-on experience with Substance 3D Painter and Substance 3D Designer

• Experience working with GIT or similar version control systems

• Officially registered full-time employment

• 20 to 26 days of paid leave depending on the country in which your employment is registered

• Medical support for you and your child along with fully paid leave if you or your child are sick

• Individual development plan and regular feedback

• Professional seminars, workshops, courses, and internal training programs

• Group English, Polish, and Ukrainian language classes

• Opportunity to take an interest-free loan

• Reimbursement of gym membership fees, online Pilates classes, and running club 

• Free vacation planning assistance from our travel managers

• Opportunity for counseling with psychologists