Technical Artist - Mob Control

Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Mobile Games, Biotechnology, GamingIndustries

Requirements

Candidates should have 6+ years of experience in game development, preferably in mobile or stylized GaaS titles, with a proven track record across full production cycles. A strong grasp of visual design principles, solid Unity experience including uGUI, Shader Graph or Amplify, and Animation/Timeline systems is required. Experience creating stylized shaders for VFX and gameplay, familiarity with Unity editor tools and custom inspectors, and proficiency in 2D/3D tools like Photoshop, Illustrator, Blender, or Maya are also necessary. A portfolio showcasing stylized UI/UX, VFX, or technical art systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

The Senior Technical Artist will design and implement modular UI/UX systems, create custom shaders and materials for various game elements, and build tween-based animation systems and shader-based responsive feedback effects. They will support gameplay teams with technical visual solutions, develop and integrate screen-space FX and postprocessing effects, and contribute to VFX design for in-game actions. Additionally, they will prototype and maintain tools to streamline art production and optimize pipelines, and create basic 3D models or animations as needed.

Skills

UI/UX systems design

Shader development

Gameplay optimization

Art pipeline development

Technical art

Mobile game development

Voodoo

Develops free hyper-casual mobile games

About Voodoo

Voodoo.io focuses on mobile gaming and app development, particularly in the hyper-casual game segment, which features simple and easy-to-play games that appeal to a wide audience. Their games are free for users, and the company generates revenue through advertising by partnering with ad networks like AdColony and Adjust to display targeted ads within their games. This approach allows Voodoo to entertain millions of users globally while providing brands with advertising solutions to reach mobile gamers effectively. Unlike many competitors, Voodoo emphasizes user privacy by allowing users to manage consent settings and ensuring no personal data is collected from children under 16. The company's goal is to create engaging mobile experiences while maintaining a strong commitment to user privacy and providing valuable advertising opportunities for brands.

Paris, FranceHeadquarters

2013Year Founded

$480.1MTotal Funding

LATE_VCCompany Stage

Consumer Software, GamingIndustries

501-1,000Employees

Risks

BeReal acquisition may not yield expected returns if popularity doesn't rebound.

Questopia's launch in China could face regulatory challenges.

Wizz app's 'Teen Tinder' reputation may attract scrutiny from parents and regulators.

Differentiation

Voodoo is the #3 mobile publisher worldwide, following Google and Meta.

The company specializes in hyper-casual games, attracting a broad audience globally.

Voodoo offers advertising solutions, enhancing brand engagement with mobile gamers.

Upsides

Acquisition of BeReal diversifies Voodoo's portfolio beyond gaming.

Partnership with AppHarbr improves ad quality, increasing user engagement and revenue.

Successful launch of Questopia in China expands Voodoo's market presence.

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