Lead VFX Artist

At Drop Fake, we're all about making games that actually feel great to play. Right now, we are building DCKO and need a Lead VFX Artist who lives and breathes stylized visual effects, smooth performance, and combat feedback. You'll team up with our Creative Director and dev team to craft top-tier visuals that bring iconic characters to life!

• 8+ years of experience creating unique, dynamic 2d inspired stylized VFX in the games industry.
• Understanding of technical limitations and considerations for mobile platforms.
• Expertise in using industry-standard VFX software such as Unity, Blender, or other relevant tools.
• Experience in optimizing assets for performance on various devices.

• Champion, direct, and hands-on create the look of stylized VFX to deliver stunning, high-impact combat visuals that delight players globally.
• Guide and review the work of intermediate and senior VFX artists, elevating technical execution and maintaining a high bar for visual feedback and combat clarity.
• Contribute hands-on VFX work in Unity with a high degree of technical proficiency.
• Help establish scalable, reusable VFX systems for long-term sustainability and iteration
• Understand and apply genre-specific conventions for fighting games
• Work closely with the art and design teams to understand project requirements as a whole and contribute creative ideas to achieve the desired visual style.
• Develop efficient and optimized VFX assets to ensure smooth performance on a variety of mobile devices.
• Collaborate in an iterative process, gathering feedback and making necessary adjustments to achieve the best visual impact within the game’s technical constraints.

• Please include a portfolio demonstrating past work experience.

We founded Drop Fake to build a progressive games company defined by autonomy, honesty, and an open, inclusive culture. Our flat structure fosters self-organization, transparent communication, and shared responsibility.

At the core of our approach is peer-driven accountability, where every team member plays an active role in shaping and owning our collective vision.

Our commitment s include:

• Salaried employees will be granted stock options and as such are owners of the company.
• We offer non-accrual vacation, which means you take time off when you need it!
• We are a remote studio within North American time zones.
• We create a safe place for you to feel empowered to share your ideas.
• It’s ok to work on your own personal projects!

Drop Fake is an equal opportunity employer, and we welcome applications from all backgrounds. We’re committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and fun-loving workplace.