The VFX artist will work primarily in Unity to enhance the game experience and bring various art assets to life. A 3D skillset is required for this position, and there should be at least intermediate familiarity with digital painting in Photoshop.

This is a project-centred role. The employee’s responsibilities will not change for the duration of the project but may be reviewed and renegotiated according to the needs of subsequent projects.

Role / Responsibilities

• Create Real-Time VFX and UI VFX for mobile games using primarily the Unity engine
• Style required for the current project is realistic / cinematic; must not appear graphic or stylized
• Implement VFX to complement UI and existing game assets
• Collaborate with artists, game designers, and programmers on the look and function of VFX
• Assist programmers in optimising effects to ensure an acceptable FPS and stable mobile gaming experience
• Ensure stylistic consistency
• Respond effectively to feedback and treat change requests as design challenges
• Be flexible and pragmatic in balancing edit requirements with the production schedule
• Take responsibility for setting and meeting deadlines that align with the project’s progress
• Work with other artists to create efficient solutions for building the look and feel of the game
• Where applicable, leverage personal experience to assist in miscellaneous development tasks

Required Qualifications

• A portfolio and CV showing 3-5 years of relevant experience in the games industry in a similar role
  (Portfolio must demonstrate real work experience and abilities)
• Advanced knowledge of Unity and at least one industry-standard 3D software (preferably Blender or Maya)
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Adobe Photoshop and After Effects
• Intermediate knowledge of Unity-compatible 2D animation software (preferably Spine)
• Understanding of animation fundamentals and their application in compelling VFX
• Ability to create assets and materials within Unity, optimised for mobile
• Ability to create prefabs using URP shaders and particle system
• Solid grasp of clarity, timing, and shape language
• Experience with producing 3D VFX animations (in Unity)
• Experience with producing 2D VFX animations (in Spine / Unity)
• Experience with rigging and modelling 3D VFX assets
• Able to work both collaboratively and independently
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to communicate effectively in written English

Desired Abilities / Qualifications

• Familiarity with character animation in 2D animation software such as Spine and Live2D
• Experience working with a variety of VFX tools across different artistic styles

Job Description - Senior Mobile Game Designer

As a Senior Mobile Game Designer, you will collaborate with the Lead Designer and cross-disciplinary teams to define and drive the vision of gameplay features, systems, and player experience. You will play a critical role from production through live operations, contributing to the shaping of a breakthrough mobile title that will define our position in the market.

We are seeking a proactive, passionate, and experienced designer who has a proven track record of delivering full game experiences, and who thrives in a collaborative environment that values creativity and ownership.

We are looking for someone with:

• A strong drive to establish themselves
• Passion and self-direction
• A willingness to actively shape the game from Production through Live Operations and beyond

Responsibilities

• Create design documentation and functional specs to communicate game features and mechanics
• Create and verify mathematical formulas required in-game
• Use Excel to create, balance, and manipulate game data
• Develop game flows based on UI mock-ups to enhance transitions, with design summaries, schematics, and references
• Brainstorm and develop new content considering live ops in-game events and features (Narrative/Levels/Heroes/Enemies, etc.)
• Research market statistics and audience trends in mobile/social games
• Conduct playtests and provide feedback, with emphasis on UX

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of professional game design experience (preferably mobile free-to-play games)
• Proven experience as Main Game Designer on at least one shipped game
  • Playable/downloadable link required (e.g. App Store, Google Play, itch.io, TestFlight)
• Strong skills in mathematics, balancing, and game economy systems
• Solid understanding of game design theory, player psychology, progression systems, and UX principles
• Experience balancing multiple game systems and content at scale
• Excellent communication and documentation skills
• Degree or diploma in Game Design, Game Development, Mathematics, or related field
• Written communication skills in English

Desired Qualifications

• Experience in math and economy balancing and calculations
• Experience in UX design
• Familiarity with mobile gaming trends (Sovereign, Simulation, and RPG games)
• Understanding of mobile game industry pipelines and workflows
• Knowledge of free-to-play mobile monetization models
• Some analytics experience (e.g. Google Analytics, Firebase)

Application Requirement

Note: Applicants must have completed at least one shipped game as the Main Game Designer, and submit a playable/downloadable build or link (e.g. App Store, Google Play, itch.io, TestFlight, etc.) for evaluation.

Location: Remote or Onsite
Job Type: Full-time
Experience: 1+ year (Commercial Rust Development)
Language: English (Basic written communication required)

About the Role

We are seeking a passionate and skilled Rust Developer to join our game development team. You will play a crucial role in designing and maintaining performance-critical game systems, tools, and infrastructure using Rust.

If you’re excited by memory-safe concurrency, low-level optimizations, and building robust systems for game development, we’d love to meet you!

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain game-related software components using Rust.
• Participate in the entire software development lifecycle, from design to deployment.
• Optimize game code for performance, memory usage, and responsiveness; identify and resolve bottlenecks.
• Build tools, plugins, and editors to support internal game development workflows.
• Collaborate with designers, artists, and developers to integrate technical solutions into game features.
• Troubleshoot and debug complex systems; apply effective fixes and enhancements.
• Write and maintain clean, tested, and maintainable Rust code.
• Provide regular progress updates to senior developers and project managers.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (preferred).
• Proficiency in Rust: Strong understanding and hands-on experience with Rust’s ownership model, memory safety, and concurrency.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in commercial software development using Rust.

Expertise in:

• Async programming, multithreading, and Tokio
• Memory and performance optimization
• Code analysis, debugging, and bug prevention
• Software architecture and system design

Experience with:

• Writing clean, concise, and maintainable Rust code
• Applying modern software development best practices
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Basic English writing skills for documentation and communication

What We Value

• Passion for high-performance systems and game engine/tool development
• Enthusiasm for clean code and maintainability
• Proactive mindset and ability to work in a collaborative environment

Ready to help build the future of game development with safe, efficient, and modern Rust code? Apply now!