Senior VFX Artist - Monopoly GO! at Scopely

Scopely is looking for a Senior VFX Artist to join our Monopoly Go! team in Seville on a hybrid basis. 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. The team is based in Europe and the US, and works every day to create captivating new experiences for our players. What you will do As a Senior VFX Artist, you will be a key player in the creative process, as you will help bring to life new features and boards. Your everyday challenges will include working alongside animation and integration artists, making different kinds of sequences more appealing to the player, as well as emphasising important gameplay points. You will also make our brand new boards look shinier than ever, not only by continuing the game standard, but always being ready to innovate and create new kinds of effects to push the quality bar even higher. The Senior VFX Artist will independently produce and deliver a wide range of high-quality visual effects through any stage of the production process in respect of the project's technical, design, and artistic constraints. You will guide and mentor junior artists while being a known resource for VFX art and best practices. • Take on challenging FX problems and develop solutions that consider all variables in a self-sufficient manner • Break down challenging or open-ended requests into actionable tasks, examine feasible options, autonomously collaborate across disciplines to propose a plan of action, and implement solutions that will satisfy all the stakeholders • Fluent knowledge of at least one major 3D package (Maya, Max, Houdini, etc.) • Create a wide variety of real-time special effects using sprite-based particle systems along with pixel and vertex shaders; e.g., rain, snow, smoke, explosion, destruction, weapon, fire, geometry, surface shader, and full-screen effects • Collaborate with Art and Engineering teams, offering creative and efficient solutions to help solve performance-related issues • Maintain clean, organized FX and Shader libraries • Clearly communicate updates and communicate timely concerns to the production team • Occasionally support recruitment projects with TA collaboration What We’re Looking For • 6+ years' experience in AAA video games and at least one AAA shipped title • Familiarity with video game product development including workflows, tools, particle systems, lighting, high and low poly modeling, texture painting, texture/UV animation, UV layout, in-game sprite animation, material setup • Demonstrate a knowledge of optimization, performance, and profiling considerations • Can effectively collaborate with all disciplines - game design, production, and engineers as well as artists • Excellent technical and artistic problem-solving skills • Experience working with Unity game engine, Photoshop and 3D applications (Maya or 3D Studio Max) Bonus Points • Provide the user with a positive experience, focusing on the features that the individual interacts with when they play a game • Have experience creating preview sequences and animations in After Effects or similar • Worked previously or have a portfolio with stylised or cartoon effects Please include a portfolio or PDF/links to examples of your work in the application. At Scopely, we create games for everyone - and want to ensure that the people behind our games reflect that! We are committed to creating a diverse, supportive work environment where everyone is treated with respect. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities and welcome individuals from all backgrounds to join us & embrace the adventure! Employment at Scopely is based solely on a person's 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. About Scopely Scopely is a leading video game and global interactive entertainment company, home to many of the world’s most beloved and enduring experiences, including two of the most successful mobile games of all-time “MONOPOLY GO!” and “Pokémon GO,” along with “Stumble Guys,” “Star Trek™ Fleet Command,” “MARVEL Strike Force,” “WWE Champions,” the Scrabble® franchise, “Yahtzee® With Buddies,” 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 2011, 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 Scopely’s 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 “MONOPOLY GO!” 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 "100 Most Influential Companies in the World" by TIME magazine and one of Fast Company's "World's Most Innovative Companies" and “Best Workplaces for Innovators,” 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. 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