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Technical Artist

Vertigo Games

Technical art · On site · Istanbul, İstanbul, Turkey

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 Technical Artist to join our dynamic team. This is an on-site role, where you will be working 5 days a week from our office in Levent. Don't miss the chance to shape the future of gaming and make your mark on millions of players worldwide! Responsibilities • Work closely with the art, development, and product teams to create optimized, high-quality visual assets and tools. • Implement weapons, characters, UI, and various other assets into the game. • Develop editor tools to automate and streamline workflows. • Design and optimize visually stunning VFX for our titles. • Animate and enhance in-game elements with engaging effects and polish. • Establish and promote technical best practices across the team. • Assist in troubleshooting and debugging visual and performance issues for mobile platforms. • Create and thoroughly test new tools before deploying them into production. Requirements • Proficiency in C# for both editor and runtime development in Unity 3D. • Ability to develop custom tools and scripts to improve workflows (Python, MEL, or other scripting languages is a plus). • Experience with HLSL (Shader Graph and other shader editors are also welcome). • Knowledge of 3D mobile game performance optimization techniques to ensure the best player experience. • Knowledge of VFX pipelines and experience with particle systems, fluid simulations, or procedural effects. • Experience with Substance Designer or Adobe Photoshop for creating custom VFX textures. • Familiarity with industry-standard 3D software packages. • Strong communication and problem-solving skills, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, agile team. • Proactive, self-motivated, and well-organized. 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.

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