VFX & 2D Animator - Blitz

Voodoo

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Founded in 2013, Voodoo is a tech company that creates mobile games and apps with a mission to entertain the world. Gathering 800 employees, 7 billion downloads, and over 200 million active users, Voodoo is the #3 mobile publisher worldwide in terms of downloads after Google and Meta. Our portfolio includes chart-topping games like Mob Control and Block Jam, alongside popular apps such as BeReal and Wizz. Team Blitz is a gaming platform launched by Voodoo in 2021, allowing players to compete on mobile games for real cash prizes (head-up, tournaments, leagues, etc.). It is leveraging Voodoo's unique game portfolio to engage users in a fun and rewarding way. We are looking for a talented VFX & 2D Animator to join the Blitz team, our real-money gaming platform. You are passionate about bringing games to life through fluid animations, impactful visual effects, and polished motion design. You have a sharp eye for timing, feel, and detail, and you take pride in delivering top-notch visual quality that elevates the player experience. You will be a key creative contributor, working closely with a small, fast-moving team of Unity developers to craft the visual identity and feel of our games.

Requirements

Good english level to communicate smoothly with the team
At least 4 years of prior experience working on mobile games
A strong portfolio showcasing 2D animation and VFX work, ideally in a gaming context
You have technical knowledge to optimize your assets and workflow
Hands-on experience with Unity or willingness to get up to speed quickly
You have strong artistic foundations and a keen eye for detail
Passion for game feel: you understand what makes interactions satisfying and visually rewarding
You are adaptable, and able to adjust your style to match different games
You work collaboratively, give and receive feedback with care
You consistently push boundaries, strive to enhance your art each day, and embrace new technologies such as generative AI
You are not afraid to hack things to rapidly test an idea

Responsibilities

Create and animate 2D game assets including characters, UI elements, and environment components, with a strong focus on quality and consistency
Design and implement VFX (particle systems, screen effects, juice effects) that add impact and excitement to gameplay moments
Collaborate closely with our 2 Game Artists & 3 Unity developers to integrate your work directly into the game engine and solve technical challenges together
Provide and analyze art references for new games and features; create mockups and style explorations to guide the visual direction
Iterate rapidly on animations and effects based on playtesting feedback and team input