VFX Artist / Animator

Tripledot Studios; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Working

20 days remote per year

Regular events and rewards

Breakfast & Lunch in office

BPJS HEALTH

BPJS SOCIAL

Festivity Allowance

Private Health Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Family Forming Support

English Classes

Job summary

Tripledot Games is seeking a VFX/Animator to elevate mobile game quality by crafting real-time VFX and UI/character animations. You’ll work with Art and Tech Art leadership to set standards and optimize assets for performance on mobile devices.

Collaborating with Design, Engineering and QA, you will troubleshoot issues in-engine and help refine team workflows while delivering visually stunning experiences across multiple titles.

Qualifications

• Strong portfolio showing examples of VFX and Animation for casual games.
• Familiarity with Unity particle system, animator controllers, and basic state machines.
• Good knowledge of Photoshop.
• 3D experience with Blender is a plus.
• After Effects experience for animated mockups is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Establish visual standards and technical specs for VFX and animation across projects.
• Create high-quality real-time VFX optimized for mobile performance.
• Develop UI, gameplay, character and environment animations for compelling moments.
• Troubleshoot VFX, animation, rigging and implementation issues in-engine.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Art, Design, Engineering and QA.
• Contribute to improving animation workflows and best practices.

Skills

Strong VFX/Animation portfolio

Unity particle system

Photoshop

Art fundamentals

Passion for games

Blender

After Effects

Tools

Unity

Blender

Adobe After Effects

Photoshop

Job description

Who are we?

Tripledot Studios is one of the largest independent mobile games companies in the world.

We are a multi-award-winning organisation, with a global 2,500+ strong team across 12 studios.

Our expanded portfolio includes some of the biggest titles in mobile gaming, collectively reaching top chart positions around the world and engaging over 25 million daily active users.

Tripledot’s guiding principle is that when people love what they do, what they do will be loved by others.

We’re building a company we’re proud of. One filled with driven, incredibly smart and detail-orientated people, who LOVE making games.

Our ambition is to be the most successful games company in the world, and we’re just getting started.

The role is working within our studio: Tripledot Games

About Tripledot Games

Tripledot Games is a leading developer and publisher of casual and puzzle games, with a strong presence in London, Warsaw, and Barcelona. The studio is responsible for multiple top 10 titles, including Woodoku, Woodoku Blast, Solitaire, and TripleTile. Our best-in‑class data‑driven approach spans the entire lifecycle from publishing to machine learning puzzle levels, helping us make fast, smart decisions at every stage of development.

We are also one of the largest IAA operators worldwide. Tripledot Games is a diverse and collaborative studio, home to people from over 36 nationalities. We take pride in our craftsmanship, strong focus on outcomes, and continuous improvement, building high‑quality, scalable games that players around the world love.

Role Overview

As a VFX/Animator, you will work closely with Art and Tech Art leadership to elevate game quality by creating stunning VFX optimized for mobile performance, alongside compelling animations for UI, environments, and character. Beyond asset creation, you will collaborate cross-functionally with Art, Design, Engineering, and QA—troubleshooting rigging, VFX, and animation issues directly in Unity while helping refine team workflows and best practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Work with the Art Director, Lead Artists and Lead Technical Artists to establish visual standards and technical specifications of VFX and animation on different projects.
• Improve the visual quality of our games by creating high‑quality real‑time VFX that are performant on mobile.
• Work on UI, Gameplay, Character and Environment animation to create stunning and compelling moments.
• Work closely with Tech Art to troubleshoot VFX, animation, rigging, and implementation issues directly in‑engine.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Art, Design, Engineering, and QA teams throughout development.
• Contribute to improving animation workflows and best practices within the team.

Required Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Strong portfolio showing examples of VFX and Animation for casual games.
• Familiarity with Unity particle system, animator controllers, and basic state machines.
• Good knowledge of Photoshop.
• Good skills in art fundamentals like colour composition and visual hierarchy
• Passionate about games
• 3D experience with Blender is a plus
• After Effects experience for animated mockups is a plus

Working at Tripledot

• Hybrid Working
• 20 days of remote working:Work from anywhere in the world, or use the time to cover mandatory office days to WFH, 20 days of the year.
• Regular company events and rewards:Join in regular events and rewards that celebrate cultural events, our achievements, and our team spirit.
• Breakfast & Lunch:Relish daily breakfast and lunch provided in the office to keep you fueled and focused.
• BPJS HEALTH:Elevate your well‑being and peace of mind, ensuring robust health security with seamless enrolment in BPJS Health.
• BPJS SOCIAL:Secure your employment rights with BPJS Social.
• Festivity Allowance:Celebrate festive occasions with an additional festive allowance.
• Private Health Insurance:Stay covered with comprehensive health insurance for you and your loved ones.
• Employee Assistance Program:Anytime you need it, tap into confidential, caring support with our Employee Assistance Program, always here to lend an ear and a helping hand.
• Family Forming Support:Receive vital support on your family forming/ fertility journey with our support program [subject to policy]
• English Classes:Enhance your English skills with our provided English classes