ABOUT VERTIGO GAMES

We create amazing games that rank at the top on both iOS & Android, loved and played by 150+ million fans worldwide!

Check out our smash-hit games:

- Critical Strike
-Polygun Arena

Now, we're looking for a passionate 2D Animator & VFX Artist to join our dynamic team in Istanbul. This is an on-site role in Istanbul, Levent. This is an on-site role, requiring you to work 5 days a week from our office in Levent.

In this role, we deeply care about your passion for midcore games and the FPS genre. We highly encourage you to get familiar with both of our games before you apply and complete your application only if you’re genuinely excited to play them extensively and dive deep into their mechanics.

Responsibilities

• Work on design and implementation of captivating animations and VFX for our game titles, setting the benchmark for excellence.
• Conceptualize and create a diverse array of 2D animations for game assets and elements.
• Develop animations and visual effects for UI components, including icons, buttons, pop-ups, menus, and backgrounds.
• Collaborate closely with the engineering team to implement 2D particle effects in Unity.
• Work hand-in-hand with product and art teams to ideate, produce, and iterate on animations.
• Understand project needs and provide creative solutions to meet production goals.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends, implementing innovative techniques and styles.
• Collaborate with the team to brainstorm, refine, and improve animation concepts, fostering a user-centered design environment.

Requirements

• Strong experience in game animation and VFX, with a portfolio that demonstrates your skill set.
• Expert proficiency with creating hand painted particle textures to utilize with Unity’s Particle System.
• Advanced experience with Spine, particularly with bone-based and sprite sheet animation styles.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to present and receive creative feedback effectively.
• A sharp eye for detail, including color harmonies, lighting, materials, and perspective.

Benefits

• A Compensation Package That Reflects Your Contribution: We keep it simple. Competitive pay that matches the work you deliver.

• Meal Allowance: Enough for a solid, satisfying meal.
• Delicious In-Office Catering: Fresh meals, good coffee, sweet treats. No place for hunger, ever.
• Private Health Insurance: Complementary private health insurance so you can get care without second thoughts.
• Continuous Learning Support: A monthly budget for courses and platforms, because staying sharp is part of the job.
• Equity That Actually Makes You a Partner: We offer real equity, not symbolic. Once you reach a certain contribution level, you earn a meaningful stake in the company. When we grow, you grow with us.
• Meaningful Time Off: Starting from your first year, you receive bonus company-wide rewind holidays: A special extra break even before standard annual leave kicks in. And your birthday is a free day on us.
• Referral Bonus: Introduce great talent to the team and earn a reward when they join.
• Milestone Awards: As you reach key milestones with us, you earn bonus rewards that recognize your long-term contribution.

• A Culture Built Around Players & Ownership: Curious, collaborative, and focused. We’re here to build great games together.
• A Modern, Comfortable Office in Levent: Bright space, central location, one step from the metro designed to keep you in the "zone".

• Game Room: A dedicated Xbox corner for fun breaks and quick gaming sessions whenever you need to unwind.
• Office Events That Keep Us Connected: Fun team moments, regular happy hours, and in-office events throughout the year.