Founded in 2013, Voodoo is a tech company that creates mobile games and apps with a mission to entertain the world. Gathering 800 employees, 7 billion downloads, and over 200 million active users, Voodoo is the #3 mobile publisher worldwide in terms of downloads after Google and Meta. Our portfolio includes chart-topping games like Mob Control and Block Jam, alongside popular apps such as BeReal and Wizz.
This position is based in Barcelona (hybrid).
Team
Joining our Gaming games team means collaborating with gaming industry experts on globally renowned, enduring games while embracing exciting new entrepreneurial ventures. With over seven billion downloads worldwide and a portfolio of more than 10 resilient hybrid games generating more than $20m per year, we are the world's largest and most successful hybrid publisher.
Voodoo is creating a new studio with a very exciting and ambitious mission: release the next $1B Match 3 game, pioneering the next generation in this category. We aim to elevate quality and innovation in casual, redefine industry standards, and deliver fun to a broad audience. You will be joining this studio as Technical director.
Role
We are looking for a Senior Game Artist to play a key role in crafting our next $1B casual game hit. You will be crucial in shaping the artistic direction and helping to lay the groundwork for a new Match-3 studio. This position empowers you to define and build the visual style from the very beginning, contributing across creative, technical, and strategic stages.
- Create high-quality 2D and 3D art assets for the game, including elements like game blocks, tile icons, backgrounds, and characters, following the art direction style.
- Create a variety of innovative ideas for game features, working from product requirements to produce final game-ready assets.
- Work closely with the Art Director to keep the visual consistency and quality standards of the game.
- Keep up with industry trends and incorporate innovative art practices into the game development process.
As a Senior Game Artist at Picante Studio, you'll be working alongside the Art Director to deliver a new art style for the game. Your role will involve collaborating closely with a talented team of designers, developers, and 3D artists to produce high-quality artwork that boosts the gaming experience. You'll have the chance to influence the visual direction and contribute to the art bible.
Come innovate with us in the realm of mobile game art, where your creativity will reach millions!
Profile
- 5+ years of experience as a Game Artist with a portfolio showcasing your work in mobile games (preferably casual games).Advanced skills in Photoshop and 3D software like Blender or 3ds Max.
- High understanding of Unity for mobile asset integration and optimization.
- Experience optimizing for mobile performance without sacrificing visual quality.
- Some knowledge of animation pipelines, with an understanding of how to implement in-game animations.
- Proficiency in creating stylized, visually engaging art that resonates with casual (Match-3) audiences.
- Basic knowledge of shader creation and VFX to enhance the visual appeal of mobile games.
- Familiarity with version control tools like Git or Perforce to manage assets efficiently.
Benefits
- Best-in-class compensation
- Other benefits according to the country you reside
