2D VFX Artist

Nekki is a game development studio with over 20 years of experience. We create games for mobile, PC, and consoles, focusing on product quality and player experience.
The Shadow Fight series and Vector have been downloaded over 1 billion times, and we continue to grow and support these franchises. At the same time, we’re building new titles: SPINE and Fight Me.

We are currently looking for a 2D VFX Artist to join the team of our legendary project – Shadow Fight 2.

Shadow Fight 2 is a nail-biting mix of Fighting and RPG genres. It gives you an opportunity to equip countless lethal weapons and armor, and features dozens of lifelike martial arts techniques.
As the story progresses, you will face an army of unique enemies and defy hazardous bosses.

Responsibilities:

• Create 2D visual effects for environment objects and characters

• Create 2D special effects for UI elements

• Integrate optimized effects into mobile games

• Work in close collaboration with game design and programming departments

What we are looking for:

• 3+ years of experience in a VFX Artist role
• Proficiency in Adobe After Effects, Adobe Animate (Flash), or any other software for 2D VFX production
• A strong sense of dynamics, form, color, composition, and the ability to work within a defined art style

Would be a plus:

• Proficiency with Unity tools, specifically ParticleSystem and Animator

• Experience as a Motion Designer or Technical Artist

• Experience writing shaders for visual effects

We offer:

• A great team with a friendly and informal work environment (we share colleagues' interests, play video games together, and organize internal game jams)

• Support of professional development, participation in specialized conferences and educational events

• Remote work from all over the world

• Working hours from 10 AM to 7 PM (GMT+3) with possibility of adjustment

• Competitive salary (depending on professional qualifications)