VFX Artist

Socialpoint
Barcelona, Spain
Job type: Permanent

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Job Description

As a VFX Artist at Socialpoint, your job will involve creating all kind of special effects based on particles systems, trails, models and other 3D elements. You will work closely with the technical team members during the game developments and for the company R+D. At same time, you’ll work in synchronicity with the art leads to ensure the highest quality and visually stunning special effects inside each project.

  • Design and create visually pleasing special effects for a variety of projects in Socialpoint
  • Maintain a consistent style with the project working hand in hand with the lead artist and the Art director
  • Collaborate with the Technical artists, Designers and other team members in order to maximise the projects visual spectacularity using particle systems and other elements
  • Supervision and optimisation of all the special effects used on each project

Skills & Requirements

  • High level of English, both written and spoken (English is our official language!)
  • Experience creating particle systems and other effects using 3DSMax + Particle flow
  • In depth knowledge of the real time techniques used on video-game development
  • Highly motivated and passionate about videogames
  • In depth knowledge of Unity
  • In depth knowledge of 3DSMax
  • In depth knowledge of Photoshop

Additional Information

  • Relocation assistance is offered

How to Apply

To make an application for this role, please Click here!

About the Company

Socialpoint is a world-renowned game developer and publisher, specialising in mobile gaming. Our egg hatched in 2008, and ever since we’ve been connecting the world through awesome gameplay.

We know that the key to our success is the brilliant minds and the talent of our team players. Our international team is formed by awesome people who are passionate about social games, creativity and pushing the bar. 

We offer a fun, lively and dynamic workplace, headquartered in beautiful Barcelona, where creativity, agility and innovation are encouraged, prized and rewarded. Working with us will see you develop your skills, play drive your career and delight 2 million daily active users around the world!

Since 2017, Socialpoint has been a part of the Take-Two Interactive family.

Compensation & Benefits

  • 25 days annual leave + 14 public holidays
  • Full private medical and dental insurance for you and your family
  • 200€ restaurant ticket each month to spend on a delicious lunch, breakfast, or dinner!
  • A brand new shiny device when you join! Choose the latest phone or tablet
  • Spotify Premium code
  • Care packages delivered to our Socalpointers who are WFH
  • Regular online social events over Zoom (and in person when the situation allows)
  • Parent survival pack for our SP parents! Extra €€€ or vouchers, you choose!
  • All of the latest SP Merch free and discounted products on the T2 Store
  • A birthday gift for all our wonderful Socalpointers to celebrate their big day
  • Onsite Physiotherapist and Hairdresser

And if you are relocating to Barcelona;

  • Access to relocation services to help you deal with the bureaucratic side of moving
  • Newbies program to help you assimilate to life in Barcelona if you’re new to the city
  • Accountancy & Tax support

And when we return to the office;

  • On Mondays, breakfast is on us wink 
  • Access to fully kitted out, state of the art onsite gym facilities
  • A playground full of consoles, games, and other surprising things to entertain you

Intrigued? We’d love to hear from you. Please click “apply” to level up and submit your application in English.

Socialpoint is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. You’re welcome on the team no matter where you’re from, who you like, what you look like, or if you prefer Xbox over Playstation. It’s a trick question – mobile wins every time!
We hire based on your qualifications and demonstrated ability to perform job responsibilities. Our games are for everyone, and so is our workplace.