At Modmacon, we specialize in creating high-quality mobile gaming art production. Our team collaborates with industry-leading game developers to bring visually stunning and immersive gaming experiences to life. As we continue to grow, we are looking for passionate and talented individuals to join The Mods and make a lasting impact in the world of gaming.



Job Summary



Modmacon is seeking a talented and experienced Senior / Lead VFX Artist with a passion for stylized visual effects to join our dynamic game development team. As the Senior / Lead VFX Artist, you will be responsible for overseeing the creation, implementation, and optimization of high-quality visual effects tailored to the unique artistic vision of our game. You might also get a chance to lead a team of VFX artists, collaborating closely with designers, programmers, and other departments to bring the game world to life with eye-catching, stylized effects that enhance the overall player experience.



Key Responsibilities



Create and Lead: Design and manage real-time VFX, shaders, and particle systems using tools like Adobe animate, Spine, Niagara, Unity VFX Graph, and custom solutions.
Collaborate: Collaborate with design, art, and programming teams to align VFX with the game's style and quality, define VFX needs, and integrate them into the game engine.
Optimization: Ensure VFX perform well across all platforms by optimizing them using profiling tools in Unity.
Shader Development: Develop shaders to enhance the game's visual quality.
Team Leadership: Guide and mentor a team of VFX artists, sharing best practices and helping them improve their skills.
Stylized VFX Creation: Lead the creation of stylized visual effects that align with the game's artistic vision, from initial concept to final implementation.
Quality & Performance Balance: Maintain high visual quality while ensuring effects are optimized for performance across platforms.
End-to-End Involvement: Be part of the entire VFX process, from early design to final integration in the game.


Requirements



Real-Time VFX Creation: Strong experience with particle systems, shaders, and real-time visual effects.
Scripting Skills: Skilled in scripting languages such as Python, C#, or other relevant technologies for VFX automation and enhancement.
Profiling & Optimization: Solid understanding of profiling and optimizing VFX for performance in Unity.
Pre-rendered & Real-Time FX: Experience with both pre-rendered VFX and real-time effects as required.
Game Engines & Pipelines: Strong understanding of game engines, art pipelines, and modern tools.
Stylized VFX: Proven experience in creating high-quality, stylized visual effects, backed by a strong portfolio.
Mentorship: Experience in mentoring a VFX team, maintaining high standards of quality and performance.


What We Offer



Creative Growth: Be part of a team shaping the future of mobile game art in the industry.
Competitive Compensation: Attractive salary package.
Dynamic Work Culture: Join a passionate team dedicated to creativity and innovation in gaming.
Industry Exposure: Work with leading game studios and creators driving the stylized art movement