Athena Studio

Freelance VFX Artist

Remote, United States remote Entry Salary not listed
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About the role

Athena Studio is looking for a Freelance VFX Artist to help us breathe magic into our mobile games! If you have a passion for Casual, Hybrid-Casual, and Puzzle games, and love transforming standard effects into premium, eye-catching visuals, we want you on our team. In this role, you will take ownership of creating and elevating VFX that directly enhance the core gameplay and player experience.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Improve and elevate the quality of existing VFX.
Create high-quality effects for Merge, Upgrade, Reward, Progression, UI, and core Gameplay interactions.
Handle Unity integration and implementation of VFX assets.
Collaborate closely with the Art and Game Design teams to enhance the overall player experience.
Iterate on existing effects based on feedback and continuously polish them to achieve a premium level of quality.
REQUIREMENTS
Proven experience creating VFX for Casual, Hybrid-Casual, Merge, or Puzzle mobile games.
Strong knowledge of creating and optimizing VFX within Unity.
Able to integrate effects directly into Unity and actively participate in the implementation process.
Proficient with Unity Particle System, Shader Graph, and related VFX tools.
Capable of analyzing existing effects and transforming them into more polished, readable, and premium-quality visuals.
Strong artistic sense with the ability to create unique and impactful effects that enhance gameplay feel.
Understanding of mobile performance optimization and VFX best practices.
Able to provide a portfolio or examples of previous work.
Proficient in English to communicate and collaborate effectively with our international team.
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Role
Design & Creative API integration Freelance Vfx Artist Design remote

Likely questions

  1. Tell us about work you have done that is close to the Freelance VFX Artist role.
  2. How would you approach your first 30 days at Athena Studio?
  3. Which of API integration, Freelance and Vfx have you used recently, and what did it help you achieve?
  4. Describe a time you solved a problem without waiting to be told exactly what to do.
  5. How do you stay organised and communicate clearly when working remotely?

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  • A recent example that proves your experience with API integration, Freelance and Vfx.
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  • Two examples that show the strengths listed on your CV.
  • A clear reason why this role and company interest you.
  • Your availability, preferred work style, and salary expectations.

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  • What would success look like in the first 90 days?
  • What are the main problems this hire should help solve?
  • How does the team give feedback and measure good work?
  • What does a normal working week look like for this role?
Practice line

I am interested in the Freelance VFX Artist role because I can bring practical experience in API integration, Freelance and Vfx, learn the team quickly, and contribute to the outcomes Athena Studio needs from this hire.

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