Unity 6 VFX Artist

Unity 6 VFX Artist (Remote, Part-Time Contract)

Valorbyte UG is a creative and technology-driven team dedicated to building modern mobile games with a strong emphasis on visual quality, game feel, and performance. We aim to create games that are not only fun but also visually striking and emotionally engaging. To enhance our development team, we are seeking a talented Unity 6 VFX Artist with a keen eye for effects, timing, and impactful visual feedback.

Key Responsibilities

• Create and implement high-quality visual effects (VFX) within Unity 6.
• Develop shaders using Shader Graph for stylized and performance-optimized effects.
• Utilize PrimeTween to effectively control animations and VFX timing.
• Design and enhance game feel through compelling visual feedback, including hits, explosions, UI effects, and ability visuals.
• Collaborate closely with game designers and developers to seamlessly integrate VFX into gameplay.
• Optimize VFX for performance across various mobile and cross-platform builds.
• Maintain and structure VFX pipelines within Unity projects.
• Employ Git for version control and collaborative development workflows.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a VFX Artist in Unity, ideally with Unity 6 or similar recent versions.
• Strong understanding and practical experience with Shader Graph and real-time rendering techniques.
• Experience using DOTween or PrimeTween for animation and timing logic.
• Familiarity with Figma for VFX planning, UI/VFX coordination, or prototyping.
• A solid grasp of the Unity Particle System and/or VFX Graph is considered a plus.
• Good understanding of game feel, timing, motion design, and visual feedback principles.
• Proficiency with Git and collaborative development workflows.
• A self-driven, structured approach to work with a strong team-oriented mindset.
• Very good English language skills, essential for communication and collaboration.

What We Offer

• A part-time role with 20 hours per week and a flexible working schedule.
• Monthly compensation of up to €1,000.
• 100% remote work within an international and creative team environment.
• Flat hierarchies and efficient, fast decision-making processes.
• The creative freedom to experiment with innovative VFX ideas.
• Opportunity to work on stylish mobile game projects with a visible impact.
• Potential for long-term collaboration based on performance and mutual fit.

If you are passionate about crafting stylish effects and enjoy bringing visual worlds to life in Unity, we encourage you to apply.