Visual Effects Artist

What You Will Do

• Design & Create 2D Effects: Author high-quality 2D visual effects (including UI feedback, match-3 explosions, booster/power-up animations, screen transitions, and celebratory win-states) tailored for Western casual audiences
• Elevate "Game Juice": Craft tactile, punchy, and highly rewarding feedback animations that make every swipe, tap, and combo feel incredibly satisfying
• Cocos Creator Integration: Implement, tune, and optimize 2D VFX assets directly within the Cocos Creator environment (particle systems, UI animations, etc.)
• Cross-Border Collaboration: Work closely with our local art and product teams, and collaborate seamlessly with our development team in Beijing to ensure smooth asset handoff and technical implementation
• Performance Optimization: Manage and optimize texture atlases, sprite sheets, and animations to minimize DrawCalls and ensure smooth performance across a wide range of mobile and web platforms

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What We Are Looking For

• Education: Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Digital Media, 2D Animation, Fine Arts, or a related field.
• Experience: 2+ years of experience in mobile game development, with a proven track record of creating 2D VFX for Casual, Puzzle, or Match-3 games.
• Engine Expertise: Hands-on experience with Cocos Creator is highly preferred (experience with Unity 2D but willing to adapt to Cocos is also welcome).
• Mastery of Photoshop, After Effects, or Animate/Flash for creating stylized 2D sprite sheets and textures.
• Solid understanding of 2D rendering principles, particle systems, and basic custom shader tweaks within Cocos Creator.
• Proficient in using AI image generation tools (e.g., Midjourney, Nano-banana).
• Skilled in writing precise, effective prompts to generate high-quality 2D art assets, textures, and UI elements that match the project's art style.
• Market Sensitivity: A deep understanding of the Western (US/EU) gaming market's aesthetics—vibrant colors, clean shapes, stylized designs, and high visual clarity.
• Professional proficiency in English to align with global market tastes and local teams.
• Fluent in Mandarin (Spoken & Written) to communicate technical specifications and creative feedback effectively with our Beijing team.