3D Artist - Portfolio Games

📋 Description

• • Voodoo is on a mission to entertain the world, and as a leading tech company in mobile gaming and apps, we're looking for a talented 3D Generalist Artist to join our dynamic 'Live' games team in Paris. With a history of over 7 billion downloads and a portfolio of chart-topping titles like Mob Control, Block Jam, BeReal, and Wizz, Voodoo is a powerhouse in the industry. Our 'Core' games team supports studios globally in launching new hits, while our 'Live' games team focuses on maximizing engagement for our existing, successful titles. This role is specifically for our 'Live' games team, where you'll collaborate with seasoned gaming industry experts on globally renowned, enduring games, while also contributing to exciting new entrepreneurial ventures.
• • You will be an integral part of a small, growing experimentation team with a significant mission: to elevate our best-performing legacy titles to new heights and discover innovative ways to entertain the world. This team is composed of industry veterans, and you will have the opportunity to participate in every facet of game development, from the initial spark of ideation through to rigorous market testing of casual games. We are dedicated to refreshing and expanding our top legacy games, such as Helix Jump, Flappy Dunk, and WoodTurning. These titles have already achieved remarkable success, and we are eager to leverage this momentum to deploy learnings across more of our portfolio games and, crucially, achieve a 'moonshot' outcome on at least one game this year. Past successes like Paper.io and Hole.io exemplify our ambition and capability in this area.
• • As a 3D Generalist Artist, you will be instrumental in creating and implementing high-quality 3D assets for our top legacy titles. This role is pivotal as we scale our content creation efforts, and your contributions will directly impact the delivery of exceptional 3D content and visual effects. You will work in close partnership with our developers to seamlessly integrate new art features, ensuring a cohesive and visually stunning player experience. Your responsibilities will span the entire 3D art pipeline, demanding a versatile skill set and a keen eye for detail. You will be expected to produce optimized 3D models, craft compelling textures, and develop realistic materials that bring our game worlds to life. Furthermore, proficiency in rigging and animation will be essential for breathing movement and character into the assets you create.
• • We expect expertise in industry-standard 3D art tools, including Maya, 3ds Max, Blender, Photoshop, and Z-Brush, to ensure the highest quality output. A key aspect of this role involves defining and establishing robust art production pipelines. This includes ensuring consistency, efficiency, and scalability across all creative work, maintaining a high standard of visual fidelity and technical performance. You will collaborate closely with the Art Director and other cross-functional teams, including game designers and engineers, to enhance the overall quality of our projects. Your involvement will extend beyond just asset creation; you will provide leadership and direction when necessary, guiding junior artists and contributing to the artistic vision.
• • Effective collaboration is paramount. You will work closely with other departments to make strategic decisions that align art with gameplay objectives and technical requirements. A significant part of your role will involve overseeing the implementation of 3D assets directly into the Unity engine. This includes applying crucial optimization techniques to ensure smooth performance on mobile devices, a critical factor for Voodoo's success. You will also be responsible for incorporating feedback from various stakeholders, including producers, designers, and QA testers, into the art direction and asset creation process, demonstrating adaptability and a commitment to continuous improvement. Your passion for casual games and understanding of diverse game genres will be invaluable in shaping the visual identity of our titles and ensuring they resonate with our global audience.