[Loonshot Games] 3D Effect Artist - Project Traveler (3년 이상)

The role

This person will establish the effect style for an HD 2D JRPG and build a sustainable VFX production foundation. They will create combat VFX, design visual feedback, and establish optimization standards for a mobile RPG.

What you will do

• Develop HD 2D effect styles combining pixel art, 3D backgrounds, lighting, and post-processing
• Create combat VFX combining classic JRPG sensibility with modern direction
• Establish standards for core combat effects like skills, finishers, elemental attacks, buffs, debuffs, hits, and deaths
• Design direction, range, and hit points for quarter-view or top-view combat
• Build combat feedback linked to camera direction, character animation, and sound
• Establish effect production pipelines and common resources for various characters and skills
• Set optimization standards considering project performance goals and platform environments
• Identify and propose solutions for technical VFX risks during the initial prototype stage

Required qualifications

• 3 or more years of game VFX production experience or equivalent practical capability
• Experience in real-time effect production based on Unity
• Ability to use Shuriken Particle System, VFX Graph, or equivalent tools
• Experience producing game effects such as combat skills, hits, debuffs, and buffs
• Ability to convey intent through effect shape, timing, color, brightness, and movement
• Ability to design effects considering camera distance and screen readability
• Capability to implement various expressions by combining textures, particles, meshes, and shaders
• Communication skills to understand character animation and planning intent and collaborate with related departments
• Ability to explain effect intent and direction and improve based on feedback
• Optimization experience in mobile or real-time game environments
• Portfolio (required)

Nice to have

• VFX production experience for HD 2D, 2.5D, or pixel art based games
• Understanding of classic JRPG style direction such as Octopath Traveler or Bravely Default
• Pixel art or pixel-based effect production experience
• Experience combining 2D sprites with 3D particles and meshes
• Unity Shader Graph or custom shader production experience
• Direction implementation using Timeline, Cinemachine, or Animation Event
• Cinematic combat direction experience such as finishers, cut-ins, and camera zoom/shake
• Experience establishing combat effect style guides and common effect libraries
• Proficiency in tools such as Houdini, Blender, Maya, After Effects, or Photoshop
• Experience improving or automating texture and mesh generation processes for effect production

Benefits

• Hiring preference for individuals with disabilities or distinguished service to the state

Before you apply

• A 5-month probationary period applies
• Employment may be terminated based on evaluation results during the probationary period
• False statements in the application may lead to withdrawal of the offer

About the company

Loonshot Games is a subsidiary of Krafton consisting of an experienced team that has operated mobile games with cumulative sales of over 500 billion won.