Technical Artist - Puzzle Games at Voodoo

Paris, Île-de-France, France

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

YesVisa

Mobile Gaming, Puzzle GamesIndustries

Requirements

3+ years as a Technical Artist or similar position on shipped mobile games
Unity experience, including asset implementation & UI assembly for 2D and 3D assets (you don’t need a developer to integrate your assets)
Basic knowledge of shaders and materials in Unity
Understanding of mobile game constraints (performance, memory, draw calls, batching)
Knowledge of 3D modeling and texturing workflows (Photoshop, Substance, and experience with Maya, including MEL scripting and tooling)
Ability to debug and optimize art assets and rendering issues

Responsibilities

Work closely with game designers, artists, and developers to develop the creative vision and bring it to life while maintaining technical efficiency
Bring artistic excellence by designing and delivering final assets that plug directly into Unity
Optimize game assets, shaders, and rendering pipelines for smooth performance on mobile devices
Develop tools and scripts in Unity to streamline the workflow for artists and developers
Ensure asset optimization (compression, polygon count, texture sizes) & optimal import into Unity without sacrificing quality
Explore new techniques and workflows to unlock the art team’s full potential

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

UnityShadersRendering PipelinesAsset OptimizationMobile OptimizationUnity ScriptingPolygon OptimizationCompression

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What benefits does Voodoo offer?

Voodoo provides competitive salary, premium healthcare (SideCare) for you and your family 100% borne by Voodoo, Swile lunch voucher, Gymlib 100% borne by Voodoo, wellness activities in the Paris office, and child daycare facilities.

Is this position remote or office-based?

This position is Paris-based, with relocation support available.

What skills and experience are required for the Technical Artist role?

Candidates need 3+ years as a Technical Artist or similar on shipped mobile games, Unity experience with asset implementation and UI assembly for 2D/3D, basic knowledge of shaders and materials, understanding of mobile constraints, and knowledge of 3D modeling/texturing workflows including Photoshop, Substance, and Maya with MEL scripting.

What is the team like at Voodoo for this role?

You will join a newly established internal studio, a dynamic and focused team dedicated to elevating promising game concepts from prototyping teams into market-ready titles, initially focusing on This is Blast!, working closely with game designers, artists, and developers in a fast-paced startup environment.

What makes a strong candidate for this Technical Artist position?

A strong candidate has 3+ years of Technical Artist experience on shipped mobile games, can independently integrate assets into Unity without developer help, understands mobile performance constraints, and has skills in 3D workflows with tools like Photoshop, Substance, and Maya including scripting.

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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