2D Animator / VFX Artist

Nexters is an international game development company that strives to introduce the joy of core gaming experiences to casual players. In 2021 we went public and listed on the NASDAQ (GDEV). Nexters is part of the GDEV holding, which includes not only Nexters, but also Cubic Games, Royal Ark, Game Gears, and RJ Games studios. Our people work worldwide from offices in Cyprus, Armenia, and Kazakhstan or remotely. We want brilliant professionals who love building great games in a team with one of the best cultures.

About your role

We want to strengthen the team of our Hero Wars Alliance project with an experienced 2D Animator / VFX Artist. With you, we will develop spectacular game visual battle effects as well as effects and animations for interfaces. You will have a lot of diverse and interesting tasks where you can apply and improve your skills together with a team of professionals.

Please, note

Candidates with portfolios will be given preference.

What you’ll be doing

• Developing game visual effects (VFX) based on the Particle System in Unity
• Developing visual effects in Spine
• Animating interface elements
• Working together with the team of artists and development team on integrating animations and VFX into the project.

We hope that you have

• At least 3 years of experience in the gaming industry in a similar position
• Knowledge and practice in animation principles
• Ability to create and optimize spectacular effects
• Proficiency in Unity, Photoshop, Spine.

Nice to have

• Experience in developing shaders in Shader Graph
• Basic knowledge of 3D modeling (Blender)

What we offer

• HealthcareMedical care program (including dental service) or medical care compensation are available for you wherever you wish to work. The basic medical care program is also available for your family members if you choose to work from our official locations – Cyprus, Armenia, and Kazakhstan.
• Work, life, and balanceWe offer a fair amount of paid vacation days and sick leave. You can work at one of our comfortable offices in official locations or from home.
• SportsYou can choose various sports activities like yoga, football, and volleyball in our official locations.
• Relocation supportA relocation package is available for you if you decide to join us in one of our official locations.
• Skills improvementLet's learn languages: you can visit online English language courses. Greek and Armenian language lessons are available for everyone who works in Cyprus or Armenia. Our company encourages people of Nexters to take part in game jams, hackathons, and relevant conferences and meetups as expert speakers.
• EventsOur events are legendary – ask anyone who already works at Nexters. There are strategic sessions, workshops, parties, contests, and other activities every year.
• Community & ESGWe are proud of our local communities and support employees’ social initiatives. Dream big, act big: Nexters contribute to gaming’s positive impact on the world, hold a sustainability strategy, and take part in charity projects all over the world.

Work format

In one of the company's offices in Cyprus, Armenia and Kazakhstan or remotely.

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