Nekki is a game development studio, the creator of Shadow Fight 4: Arena, Shadow Fight 3, Shadow Fight 2 and Vector. The total number of registered users for our games exceeds 1 billion worldwide.
We are looking for a Visual Effects Specialist to join the development of Shadow Fight 4: Arena.
Shadow Fight 4: Arena is the first mobile fighting game featuring real-time synchronous PvP alongside PvE, including a social system where players can make friends and duel with them.
The project team emphasizes meticulous attention to art, animation, UI, and game design. We are unafraid to employ sophisticated tools to overcome challenges. For example, to achieve seamless PvP, we devised a rollback system, while PBR ensures console-quality visuals, even on mobile devices. Furthermore, our animation creation utilizes proprietary software, Cascadeur, facilitating the development of realistic action animations without motion capture. These endeavors have contributed to creating a game downloaded over 70 million times, boasting an average rating of 4.7, and earning recognition from players and industry experts alike.
Our ideal candidate is someone who loves action-packed games and dynamic animations. You should know how to create juicy effects that convey the impact of punches, jumps, and other player actions, significantly enhancing the game’s feel and appeal.
Responsibilities:
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Create effects for characters, environments, and weapons.
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Design effects with a focus on conveying the physicality and power of specific animations, such as strikes, hits, and falls, ensuring all actions are accompanied by satisfying VFX.
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Participate in playtesting and provide suggestions for improving the game experience from a VFX specialist’s perspective.
What we are looking for:
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Proven experience in creating visual effects in a realistic and/or magical style.
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Proficiency in Unity.
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Ability to write shaders in code.
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Ability to create all necessary assets for VFX (meshes, textures, etc.).
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Fluent communication in Russian is required.
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A portfolio that includes 3D VFX is required. Please attach it to your cover letter.
Will be a plus:
- Skill in creating beautiful flipbooks with frame-by-frame animations.
- Artistic skills.
- Experience optimizing effects.
We offer:
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A great team with a friendly and informal work environment (we share colleagues' interests, play video games together, and organize internal game jams).
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Support of professional development, participation in specialized conferences and educational events.
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Remote work from all over the world.
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Working hours from 10 AM to 7 PM (GMT+3) with possibility of adjustment.
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Competitive salary (depending on professional qualifications).