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VFX Artist

Remote, Barcelona·Full-time·Added 3 months ago (last checked 4 Nov)

Voodoo

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Work mode: Remote (Barcelona)
Contract: Full-time

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Skills

Requirements

What we're looking for

Proven experience as a VFX Artist with a strong portfolio demonstrating a range of 2D/3D VFXs, motion graphics & animations
Experience with Unity real-time rendering
Solid understanding of particle systems, physics simulations, shaders, and scripting
Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Strong communication and collaboration skills
Knowledge of animation principles and techniques
AI-first mindset: Comfortable using AI daily and building custom agents or reusable automations to speed up your work
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks simultaneously

Nice to have

Experience with shader development and optimization techniques is preferred

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

Best-in-class compensation
Other benefits according to the country you reside

The role

What you'll do

Creating high-quality 2D and 3D VFX, including motion graphics & animations
Developing and implementing visual effects both for for core gameplay, UI screens and character VFXs
Collaborating with designers, artists, and developers to integrate 3D assets and VFX seamlessly into the game in Unity
Working with developers to adapt and integrate new art features based on project specifications
Optimizing VFX for performance
Developing and maintaining VFX pipelines and workflows to ensure efficient production processes
Troubleshooting and solving technical issues related to motion graphics & animations & VFX creation and implementation

How you'll work

This remote role is located within a two-hour time difference of CET.

Hiring process

4 steps3 interviewsa task to doabout 4 weeks in all

Get to know us
With a recruiter or hiring manager
A conversation about the role, your skills and background.
Case study
A case study or skill test, evaluated with constructive feedback.
Q&A
With hiring team
Discussion of your case study, background and motivations with the hiring team.
Final interview
With senior leadership
Meeting with senior leadership to assess culture alignment and depth of expertise.

Case studies and skill tests are part of every process and come with constructive feedback.

About Voodoo

Voodoo is a leading French mobile gaming company and publisher, known for creating and scaling hyper-casual and hybrid-casual games that have been downloaded billions of times worldwide. With a portfolio including hits like Paper.io 2, Hole.io, and Mob Control, Voodoo has become one of the most influential players in the mobile gaming industry, combining data-driven publishing with a network of internal and external studios. The company operates globally with a strong presence in Europe, Asia, and North America, and continues to expand into midcore and casual gaming segments.

In Spain, Voodoo has established a significant hub, particularly in Barcelona, where it runs live operations and game development teams for its popular titles. The company is known for a fast-paced, creative, and data-centric culture, attracting international talent from around the world. For international professionals, Voodoo offers the opportunity to work on globally recognized games, with a collaborative environment that values innovation and player engagement. Their Spanish offices are part of a global network, making it an attractive destination for game developers, artists, and product leads looking to relocate to Spain.

Industry: Gaming
Founded: 2013
Employees: 500–1,000
Headquarters: Paris, France
In Spain: Barcelona

Good to know if you are moving

Voodoo has a significant office in Barcelona, Spain, which serves as a hub for game development and live operations.
The company offers a dynamic, data-driven work environment with a focus on rapid iteration and player engagement.
International hires can expect a multicultural team with English as a common working language.
Voodoo is known for its flat hierarchy and entrepreneurial culture, giving employees ownership over their projects.
The company provides opportunities to work on globally popular games with millions of players.

In their own words

About the company & team

Voodoo is a consumer tech company founded in Paris in 2013, with one mission: entertain the world. Today we are 1,000 people, generating $1b+ in annual revenue, profitably. Our games and apps have passed 7 billion downloads and reach 200 million+ active users every month, making Voodoo the #3 mobile publisher worldwide in downloads, after Google and Meta. We were backed by Goldman Sachs, Tencent and GBL along the way.

Our Gaming team is made up of hybrid-casual, casual, and mid-core experts. Our 'Core' games team supports internal and external studios worldwide in creating, developing, and launching new hit games, whilst our 'Live' games team focuses on delivering higher engagement on our existing and successful games.

Joining our Live games team means collaborating with gaming industry experts on globally renowned, enduring games while embracing exciting new entrepreneurial ventures. With over seven billion downloads worldwide and a portfolio of more than 10 resilient hybrid games generating more than $20m per year, we are the world's largest and most successful hybrid publisher.

You will be joining one of our Live Studios, working on Paper.io 2.

With Paper.io 2, we're building an iconic game that players will never forget!

We're a small team of excellent people who take care of everything from ideas to testing, and we intend to grow while maintaining our high standards.

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