Voodoo

VFX Artist - Marble Sort at Voodoo (Paris, France)

Voodoo · Paris, France·

Role details

Work type
Hybrid
Employment
Full-Time
Skills
MayaBlenderUnityParticle systemsPhysics simulationsShadersScriptingVFXMotion graphicsAnimationZBrushSubstance Painter
Benefits

Competitive Salary · Premium Healthcare (SideCare) For You And Your Family 100% Borne By Voodoo · Swile Lunch Voucher · Gymlib (100% Borne By Voodoo) · Wellness Activities In Our Paris Office · Child Daycare Facilities (Les Petits Chaperons Rouges)

Voodoo at a glance

A French mobile-entertainment company that develops and publishes mobile games and consumer apps (BeReal, Wizz) at massive scale.

Voodoo is a French mobile entertainment company that develops and publishes mobile games and consumer apps, and runs the growth, ad-network, and monetization infrastructure that turns their massive playtime into revenue. It works with thousands of external studios and owns apps including BeReal, Wizz, and Blitz.

$812M raised · latest: GBL minority stake (~16%) · €266M · 2021 (valued ~€1.7B) · backed by Goldman Sachs, Tencent, Groupe Bruxelles Lambert (GBL)

Summary

The VFX Artist will create high-quality 2D and 3D visual effects, motion graphics, and animations for the game Marble Sort. Responsibilities include developing visual effects for gameplay, character abilities, and environmental elements, optimizing performance, and collaborating with designers and developers to int...

Job description

ABOUT VOODOO

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.

TEAM

You will be an integral part of a newly established internal studio, a dynamic and focused team dedicated to elevating some of the most promising game concepts emerging from our innovative prototyping teams. This studio is specifically chartered to take high-potential prototypes and evolve them into successful, market-ready titles.

In this exciting role, your initial focus will be on Marble Sort play.google.com/details a game that has already demonstrated significant promise and captured our attention with their compelling core mechanics and engaging gameplay.

You'll have the opportunity to contribute directly to the growth and refinement of Marble Sort play.google.com/details leveraging its existing traction to build a truly exceptional player experience. This is a unique chance to join a project with established momentum while still having a significant impact on the future direction within a dedicated and agile studio environment.

ROLE

  • Creating high-quality 2D and 3D VFX, including motion graphics & animations
  • Developing and implementing visual effects for core gameplay, character abilities, environmental effects, and reward animations
  • Collaborating with designers, artists, and developers to integrate 3D assets and VFX seamlessly into the game
  • Working with developers to adapt and integrate new art features based on project specifications
  • Optimizing VFX for performance
  • Developing and maintaining VFX pipelines and workflows to ensure efficient production processes
  • Troubleshooting and solving technical issues related to motion graphics & animations & VFX creation and implementation

PROFILE

  • Proven experience as a VFX Artist with a strong portfolio demonstrating a range of 2D/3D art, motion graphics & animations
  • Proficiency with Maya or Blender. ZBrush, Substance Painter, Houdini, After Effects would be a plus
  • Experience with Unity real-time rendering
  • Solid understanding of particle systems, physics simulations, shaders, and scripting
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills
  • Experience with shader development and optimization techniques is preferred
  • Knowledge of animation principles and techniques is a plus
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks simultaneously

BENEFITS

  • Competitive salary
  • Premium healthcare (SideCare) for you and your family 100% borne by Voodoo
  • Swile Lunch voucher
  • Gymlib (100% borne by Voodoo)
  • Wellness activities in our Paris office
  • Child daycare facilities (Les Petits Chaperons rouges)

Why work at Voodoo

  • Culture: Values include speed, risk-taking, direct feedback, fighting bureaucracy, high standards, ownership, and long-term thinking. Described as fast-paced and focused on learning quickly.
  • Hiring process: Aimed at completion within 30 days; includes recruiter conversation, case study/skill test, Q&A, and final interview with senior leadership.
  • Teams: Growth, Engineering & Data, Gaming, Apps, Strategy & Operations, Corporate.
  • Work environment: Global offices in Paris (HQ), Istanbul, Montreal, Singapore, and Japan. Remote/hybrid policy not explicitly stated, but roles are likely office-based in key hubs.
  • Notable perks: Opportunity to work on products with billions of users; ownership mindset encouraged; flat hierarchies with direct feedback culture.

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