What You'll Do
Create real-time visual effects and animations that amplify player excitement and reinforce game feedback. Design striking 'Big Win' sequences, animated UI elements, and lively slot symbol behaviors that resonate with the target audience.
Bring 2D characters and assets to life using skeletal animation tools, ensuring smooth playback and integration within Unity. Convert high-quality pre-rendered effects into efficient sprite sheets and frame sequences using motion graphics and image editing software.
Develop and maintain organized animation systems, including controllers, state machines, and Timeline sequences. Profile and refine visual elements to run smoothly on lower-end mobile hardware, addressing rendering inefficiencies and memory constraints.
Collaborate with designers, developers, and art leads to transform gameplay concepts into compelling visual moments. Keep up with advancements in Unity and real-time animation techniques to support evolving project needs.
Requirements
- Proven experience implementing animations and VFX in Unity
- Proficiency with 2D skeletal animation tools such as Spine
- Skill in building and optimizing particle systems and real-time effects
- Hands-on experience with Unity’s animation architecture, including state machines and Timeline
- Strong understanding of mobile performance optimization, particularly around overdraw and memory usage
- Experience converting high-fidelity effects into optimized frame-based assets using After Effects and Photoshop
- Familiarity with game mechanics and player engagement principles
Preferred Qualifications
- Background in mobile or social casino gaming
- Knowledge of slot game dynamics and player psychology
Technical Stack
Unity, Spine, Adobe After Effects, Photoshop
Benefits
- Fully remote role with flexibility
- Occasional travel to Athens, Greece for team gatherings and collaborative sessions every few months
