Playrix is not just a game developer; we are a global powerhouse in the mobile industry. Ranking #1 in Europe and among the top 3 worldwide by revenue, our products like Gardenscapes, Homescapes, and Township define the casual genre. With over 2.3 billion installs and 30 million daily active users, your work will be seen—and felt—by a global audience equivalent to a third of the world’s population.
We are currently seeking a visionary Principal VFX Artist to lead our flagship project, Gardenscapes, into a new era of visual excellence.
Position Overview : Principal VFX Artist
| Attribute | Details |
| Company Name | Playrix |
| Project | Gardenscapes (Flagship Project) |
| Job Type | Full-Time, Permanent |
| Salary Range | $75,000 – $110,000 USD (Based on location and experience) |
| Location | Remote (Global) or Office-based (Cyprus, Serbia, Armenia, Kazakhstan) |
| Language | Fluent Russian (Required for internal communication) |
| Experience | 5+ Years in VFX / Animation |
The Role & Team Culture
At Playrix, we believe an artist is more than a technician; you are a strategic partner. You will join a high-caliber team of UI, 2D, and Animation specialists working in rapid, agile iterations. Your voice will carry weight in regular synchronizations with external producers and the Art Director.
This role isn’t about following a manual; it’s about setting the standard. You will influence product development directly, pioneering new pipelines and leveraging our cutting-edge AI-integrated neural network workflows to optimize and innovate.
Core Responsibilities as Principle VFX Artist
1. Visionary UI & Feature Effects
- Design & Execute: Conceptualize and develop sophisticated UI visual effects for new features, ensuring they align with the high-fidelity “casual” aesthetic of Gardenscapes.
- Legacy Overhaul: Modernize and redesign existing “legacy” UI effects to meet 2026’s visual quality benchmarks.
- Systemic Optimization: Create and maintain a library of universal, optimized effects for our global design system.
2. Integration & Technical Leadership
- Engine Implementation: Seamlessly integrate VFX into the game engine, maintaining a deep understanding of technical constraints like atlases, batching, and draw calls.
- Workflow Optimization: Develop and refine the VFX pipeline to ensure high-speed delivery without sacrificing artistic quality.
3. Documentation & Knowledge Sharing
- Standardization: Document key effects and technical solutions to ensure consistency across the project.
- Cross-Team Mentorship: Act as a subject matter expert, distributing new technologies and methodologies across various internal teams.
- Collaborative Strategy: Partner closely with the Project Producer to form a long-term vision for the UI layer’s visual identity.
Candidate Requirements as Princeiple VFX Artist
- Portfolio Excellence: A proven track record of high-quality VFX in a casual style. Your portfolio should demonstrate a mastery of color, timing, and “juice.”
- Industry Experience: Minimum of 5 years as a VFX Artist or Animator, specifically within mobile gaming. Experience in the Match-3 genre is a significant advantage.
- Hard Skills: Exceptional speed and precision in creating effects. You should be able to navigate complex VFX tasks without lengthy trial-and-error phases.
- Analytical Mindset: The ability to deconstruct top-tier market competitors and translate those references into unique solutions for Playrix.
- Technical Depth: Mastery of the technical side of VFX—shaders, particle systems, and performance optimization for mobile devices.
- Language: Native or professional fluency in Russian is mandatory.
Why You’ll Love Playrix
“We were among the first in the industry to introduce neural networks into our art pipelines. At Playrix, you aren’t just using tools—you’re building the future of game art.”
1. Professional Growth
Whether you want to climb the ladder into Team Management or stay hands-on as a Visionary Art Lead, we provide the path. We cover costs for top-tier international conferences, specialized courses, and internal knowledge-sharing events.
2. Healthcare & Well-being
- Comprehensive Health: Voluntary medical insurance for you and your children.
- Mental Health: Fully reimbursed online sessions with professional psychologists.
- Fitness: Reimbursement for gym memberships and fitness app subscriptions.
- Time Off: Fully paid vacation and sick leave, with additional “personal days” for life’s unexpected moments.
3. Flexibility & Logistics
- Work Anywhere: We are a “results-first” company. Work from home, a beach, or one of our modern offices.
- Relocation Support: For those wishing to move, we offer comprehensive relocation packages to our hubs in Serbia, Cyprus, Armenia, or Kazakhstan, including flights, luggage, and legal documentation support for you and your family.
- Full Equipment: On your first day, we provide all the hardware and software you need. We even reimburse the cost of home office furniture.
4. Perks & Community
- Internal Economy: Earn our internal currency through quizzes, hackathons, and competitions to spend in the Playrix Merch Store.
- Language Learning: We cover the costs of foreign language courses.
- Social Events: From massive corporate parties to local office meetups and online gaming nights.
Important Details for Applicants
Exclusions: This role requires relocation from Russia or Belarus. We currently do not offer remote work contracts for residents of these two countries.
Interview Process: Typically includes a portfolio review, a brief questionnaire, a test assignment (paid or unpaid depending on scope), and a series of interviews with our art leads and producers.