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Senior VFX Artist & Animation Generalist

Zynga
Location
London, UK
Posted
1 month ago
Department
Gram Games
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Significant experience creating real-time VFX and animations for games, specifically casual puzzle games or highly polished free-to-play titles
  • Proven experience owning or significantly contributing to a VFX and animation pipeline for mobile
  • Strong hands-on experience making VFX and animations directly in Unity
  • Strong portfolio showing high-quality in-game VFX and motion design from idea to final implementation
  • Strong understanding of mobile performance constraints and optimization techniques
  • Ability to troubleshoot visual bugs and performance problems
What the job really is

As a Senior VFX Artist & Animation Generalist at Zynga, you will be responsible for creating and implementing high-quality visual effects and animations for casual puzzle games. This hands-on role involves owning the VFX and animation pipeline, collaborating with various teams, and ensuring that player interactions are engaging and satisfying. You will work extensively with Unity to bring creative ideas to life, optimizing for mobile performance while maintaining visual quality.

Benefits
  • Highly competitive salary
  • Private medical care
  • Company bonus scheme
  • Awesome onsite chef serving breakfast, lunch, and lots of treats (naughty and nice)
  • Life insurance and a favorable pension scheme
  • Healthcare cash plan including dental and optical coverage
Things to weigh
  • No salary listed
  • Emphasis on mobile performance optimization may indicate a focus on casual gaming
  • Role requires a proactive approach, which may not suit all candidates
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