Game Animator & VFX Artist (Remote)

AbZorba Games, part of Greentube and NOVOMATIC Interactive, is a world leading games studio that creates superb, high-quality social casino games. We are in the process of enhancing and scaling our mobile casino application 'Diamond Cash Slots", and are currently seeking a Game Animator & VFX Artist to join our development team. As a Game Animator & VFX Artist , you will be the mastermind behind the visual flair of our slot games and meta layer – the eye-catching effects and fluid animations that drive the player experience. You will be responsible for designing, and implementing the spectacular visual elements that power our portfolio of slot titles. This includes everything from core symbol animations and big win celebrations to ensuring the performance and optimization of visual assets within the Unity engine. You will work in a collaborative environment with game designers, developers, and product stakeholders to bring new and exciting slot games and features to life. This position requires an enthusiastic, team-oriented individual with a good understanding of Game Dynamics. Disclaimer: This position is fully remote; however, it will require periodic travel to our office in Athens, Greece, every few months for team meetings and workshops. As such, preference will be given to candidates residing in Greece. Your Responsibilities Craft beautiful animations and special effects for our casino games Bring 2D character to life using 2D skeletal animations Collaborate closely with a team of top Artists and Engineers to translate abstract concepts into thrilling experiences Optimize animations for performance Follow emerging trends and techniques in the animation industry Previous experience as a Game Animator & VFX Artist preferably in the gaming industry Proficiency with animation software tools in Unity, Adobe After effects, etc. A true passion for crafting captivating experiences Fluent communication skills in Greek and English Nice to haves Knowledge of character animation using Spine Experience in creating animations by code using Unity DOTween Familiarity with Unity Particle System Ability to create custom shaders using Unity Shader Graph World leading Games Studio, part of the Greentube Novomatic Group Competitive Salaries, Bonuses and Rewards Private health insurance Modern working environment with all the fun stuff - Foosball and arcade games included :-) Remote working is standard as the company is currently fully operating remotely Team bonding activities fully covered Attending global conferences Budget for training AbZorba Games is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, gender, disability or other protected category. By applying for this position You consent that your data is being transmitted to HR departments of all companies and subsidiaries of the global network of NOVOMATIC and You agree to the Privacy Policy Statement: https://abzorbagames.com/privacy-notice/