Vfx Artist - Monopoly Go!
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Scopely is looking for aVFX Artistto join our Monopoly GO! team in Barcelona (Spain) on a hybrid basis!Our Art team is looking for a newVFX Artistto join us. As a VFX Artist, you will be a key player in the creative process, helping bring new features to life and working closely as a team to ensure the features we build look and feel their absolute best. Your everyday challenges will include collaborating alongside animation and integration artists, making different types of sequences more appealing to players, and emphasizing key gameplay moments through impactful visual effects. You will help push the visual quality of our game even further - not only by maintaining our established standards, but by continuously innovating and creating new types of effects to raise the quality bar.At Scopely, we care deeply about what we do and want to inspire play, every day - whether in our work environments alongside our talented colleagues, or through our deep connections with our communities of players. We are a global team of game lovers who are developing, publishing and innovating the mobile games industry, connecting millions of people around the world daily.MONOPOLY GO! is a global phenomenon and the biggest mobile game launch in history, captivating millions of players worldwide.What Youâll DoCreate VFX in Unity using particle systems, shader effects, and animationsIntegrate VFX directly into features or environments, collaborating closely with Technical and Integration Artists or developersAlign with game designers, feature owners, and art leads to create assets according to requirements and iterate based on feedbackMaintain the consistent visual style of the game while ensuring all assets are optimized for mobile devicesCollaborate with other art disciplines when bringing features to life, offering technical support and expertise when neededCommunicate updates, blockers, and concerns clearly to production and leadershipWhat Weâre Looking For2+ years of experience in mobile game developmentStrong proficiency in Unity, including asset importing, particle systems, animation workflows, UI/sprite/canvas systems, and material setupProficiency in 2D texturing (Photoshop)Experience in 3D modeling (3ds Max, Maya, Blender, etc.)Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in an agile team environmentSolid understanding of animation principles and timingExcellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently while taking ownership of tasksBonus PointsCuriosity on using IA tools to improve your day by day workflow and productivityHave experience creating preview sequences and animations in After Effects or similar toolsHave previously worked on or have a portfolio featuring stylized or cartoon-style effectsAre passionate about video games and stay up to date with new techniques and workflows in the industryAbout ScopelyScopely is a leading video game and global interactive entertainment company, home to many of the worldâs most beloved and enduring experiences, including two of the most successful mobile games of all-time âMONOPOLY GO!â and âPokĂŠmon GO,â along with âStumble Guys,â âStar TrekTM Fleet Command,â âMARVEL Strike Force,â âWWE Champions,â the ScrabbleÂŽ franchise, âYahtzeeÂŽ With Buddies,â and many others. Across mobile, web, PC, and console, Scopely creates, develops, publishes, and live-operates one of the most diversified and award-winning portfolios in the games industry - bringing hundreds of millions of players together through a shared love of play.Founded in **, Scopely is powered by its exceptional team - including thousands of world-class gamemakers around the globe, a distinctive tenet-driven culture, and its proprietary technology platform, Playgami. Together, these strengths have fueled Scopelyâs position as the #1 mobile games company in the U.S. and #2 globally, generating more than $10 billion in lifetime revenue. Whether building global sensations like âMONOPOLY GO!â from the ground up, or expanding through strategic acquisitions, including the FoxNext, GSN, and Niantic games businesses - Scopely consistently delivers experiences players love today and return to for years to come.Recognized multiple times as one of the â100 Most Influential Companies in the Worldâ by TIME magazine and one of Fast Companyâs âWorldâs Most Innovative Companiesâ and âBest Workplaces for Innovators,â Scopely believes that video games can be a force for good - creating meaningful connections, vibrant communities, and making life better through play.Scopely has global operations and partners across four continents in more than a dozen countries worldwide. For more information, visit:/.Notice to Candidates: Scopely will never request payment or financial information during the application or hiring process. Please apply only through our officialwebsiteand verify that all Talent Partner communications come from an email address ending in @scopely.com.Should you have any questions or encounter any fraudulent requests/emails/websites, please immediately contact ****. Our job applicant privacy policies are available here:California Privacy NoticeandEEA/UK Privacy Notice.Employment at Scopely is based solely on a personâs merit and qualifications. Scopely does not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), or any other basis protected by law. We also consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.
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2+ years of experience in mobile game development Strong proficiency in Unity, including asset importing, particle systems, animation workflows, UI/sprite/canvas systems, and material setup Proficiency in 2D texturing (Photoshop) Experience in 3D modeling (3ds Max, Maya, Blender, etc.) Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in an agile team environment Solid understanding of animation principles and timing Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently while taking ownership of tasks Bonus Points Curiosity on using IA tools to improve your day by day workflow and productivity Have experience creating preview sequences and animations in After Effects or similar tools Have previously worked on or have a portfolio featuring stylized or cartoon-style effects
About the company
Are passionate about video games and stay up to date with new techniques and workflows in the industry About Scopely Scopely is a leading video game and global interactive entertainment company, home to many of the worldâs most beloved and enduring experiences, including two of the most successful mobile games of all-time âMONOPOLY GO!â and âPokĂŠmon GO,â along with âStumble Guys,â âStar TrekTM Fleet Command,â âMARVEL Strike Force,â âWWE Champions,â the ScrabbleÂŽ franchise, âYahtzeeÂŽ With Buddies,â and many others. Across mobile, web, PC, and console, Scopely creates, develops, publishes, and live-operates one of the most diversified and award-winning portfolios in the games industry - bringing hundreds of millions of players together through a shared love of play. Founded in **, Scopely is powered by its exceptional team - including thousands of world-class gamemakers around the globe, a distinctive tenet-driven culture, and its proprietary technology platform, Playgami. Together, these strengths have fueled Scopelyâs position as the #1 mobile games company in the U.S. and #2 globally, generating more than $10 billion in lifetime revenue. Whether building global sensations like âMONOPOLY GO!â from the ground up, or expanding through strategic acquisitions, including the FoxNext, GSN, and Niantic games businesses - Scopely consistently delivers experiences players love today and return to for years to come. Recognized multiple times as one of the â100 Most Influential Companies in the Worldâ by TIME magazine and one of Fast Companyâs âWorldâs Most Innovative Companiesâ and âBest Workplaces for Innovators,â Scopely believes that video games can be a force for good - creating meaningful connections, vibrant communities, and making life better through play. Scopely has global operations and partners across four continents in more than a dozen countries worldwide. For more information, visit
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