2D Animator & VFX Artist

About Vertigo Games

We create amazing games that rank at the top on both iOS & Android, loved and played by 150+ million fans worldwide!

Check out our smash-hit games:

• Critical Strike
• Polygun Arena

Now, we're looking for a passionate 2D Animator & VFX Artist to join our dynamic team in Istanbul. This is an on-site role in Istanbul, Levent. This is an on-site role, requiring you to work 5 days a week from our office in Levent.

Don't miss the chance to shape the future of gaming and make your mark on millions of players worldwide!

Responsibilities

• Work on design and implementation of captivating animations and VFX for our game titles, setting the benchmark for excellence.
• Conceptualize and create a diverse array of 2D animations for game assets and elements.
• Develop animations and visual effects for UI components, including icons, buttons, pop-ups, menus, and backgrounds.
• Collaborate closely with the engineering team to implement 2D particle effects in Unity.
• Work hand-in-hand with product and art teams to ideate, produce, and iterate on animations.
• Understand project needs and provide creative solutions to meet production goals.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends, implementing innovative techniques and styles.
• Collaborate with the team to brainstorm, refine, and improve animation concepts, fostering a user-centered design environment.

Requirements

• Strong experience in game animation and VFX, with a portfolio that demonstrates your skill set.
• Expert proficiency with creating hand painted particle textures to utilize with Unity’s Particle System.
• Advanced experience with Spine, particularly with bone-based and sprite sheet animation styles.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to present and receive creative feedback effectively.
• A sharp eye for detail, including color harmonies, lighting, materials, and perspective.

Benefits

• A Compensation Package That Reflects Your Contribution: We keep it simple. Competitive pay that matches the work you deliver.
• Meal Allowance: Enough for a solid, satisfying meal.
• Delicious In-Office Catering: Fresh meals, good coffee, sweet treats. No place for hunger, ever.
• Private Health Insurance: Complementary private health insurance so you can get care without second thoughts.
• Continuous Learning Support: A monthly budget for courses and platforms, because staying sharp is part of the job.
• Equity That Actually Makes You a Partner: We offer real equity, not symbolic. Once you reach a certain contribution level, you earn a meaningful stake in the company. When we grow, you grow with us.
• Meaningful Time Off: Starting from your first year, you receive bonus company-wide rewind holidays: A special extra break even before standard annual leave kicks in. And your birthday is a free day on us.
• Referral Bonus: Introduce great talent to the team and earn a reward when they join.
• Milestone Awards: As you reach key milestones with us, you earn bonus rewards that recognize your long-term contribution.
• A Culture Built Around Players & Ownership: Curious, collaborative, and focused. We’re here to build great games together.
• A Modern, Comfortable Office in Levent: Bright space, central location, one step from the metro designed to keep you in the "zone".
• Game Room: A dedicated Xbox corner for fun breaks and quick gaming sessions whenever you need to unwind.
• Office Events That Keep Us Connected: Fun team moments, regular happy hours, and in-office events throughout the year.