Visual Effects Artist

Tuyoo Games; Singapore; On-site; SGD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Tuyoo Games is seeking a skilled 2D VFX artist to design high-quality 2D visual effects for casual mobile games, including UI feedback, match-3 explosions, boosters, screen transitions, and celebratory win-states. You will integrate with Cocos Creator, optimize textures and sprite sheets for smooth performance, and collaborate with our teams in Beijing to ensure precise asset handoff and implementation.

Candidates should have 2+ years in mobile game development, proficiency in Photoshop/After

Qualifications

• Education: Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Digital Media, 2D Animation, Fine Arts, or related field.
• Experience: 2+ years in mobile game development with 2D VFX for Casual, Puzzle or Match-3 games.
• Engine Expertise: Cocos Creator preferred; Unity 2D acceptable with willingness to adapt.
• Mastery of Photoshop, After Effects, or Animate/Flash for stylized 2D assets.
• Understanding of 2D rendering, particle systems, and basic shader tweaks in Cocos Creator.
• Proficiency with AI image generation tools (e.g., Midjourney).
• Ability to write precise prompts for high-quality 2D assets and UI textures.
• Market sensitivity to Western aesthetics and strong English skills.
• Mandarin (spoken & written) helpful for cross-border communication with Beijing team.

Responsibilities

• Design & Create 2D Effects: UI feedback, match-3 explosions, boosters, transitions, win-states.
• Elevate Game Juice: Craft tactile, rewarding feedback for swipes, taps, combos.
• Cocos Creator Integration: Implement and optimize 2D VFX in Cocos Creator.
• Cross-Border Collaboration: Coordinate with Beijing team for handoff and implementation.
• Performance Optimization: Optimize textures, sprite sheets, and draws for broad devices.

Skills

2D VFX design

Cocos Creator

Unity 2D

Photoshop

After Effects

Animate/Flash

AI image tools

Prompts for art assets

English proficiency

Mandarin proficiency

Education

Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Digital Media, 2D Animation, Fine Arts, or related field

Tools

Cocos Creator

Unity 2D

Photoshop

After Effects

Animate/Flash

Midjourney

Job description

• Design & Create 2D Effects: Author high-quality 2D visual effects (including UI feedback, match-3 explosions, booster/power-up animations, screen transitions, and celebratory win-states) tailored for Western casual audiences
• Elevate "Game Juice": Craft tactile, punchy, and highly rewarding feedback animations that make every swipe, tap, and combo feel incredibly satisfying
• Cocos Creator Integration: Implement, tune, and optimize 2D VFX assets directly within the Cocos Creator environment (particle systems, UI animations, etc.)
• Cross-Border Collaboration: Work closely with our local art and product teams, and collaborate seamlessly with our development team in Beijing to ensure smooth asset handoff and technical implementation
• Performance Optimization: Manage and optimize texture atlases, sprite sheets, and animations to minimize DrawCalls and ensure smooth performance across a wide range of mobile and web platforms

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What We Are Looking For

• Education: Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Digital Media, 2D Animation, Fine Arts, or a related field.
• Experience: 2+ years of experience in mobile game development, with a proven track record of creating 2D VFX for Casual, Puzzle, or Match-3 games.
• Engine Expertise: Hands-on experience with Cocos Creator is highly preferred (experience with Unity 2D but willing to adapt to Cocos is also welcome).
• Mastery of Photoshop, After Effects, or Animate/Flash for creating stylized 2D sprite sheets and textures.
• Solid understanding of 2D rendering principles, particle systems, and basic custom shader tweaks within Cocos Creator.
• Proficient in using AI image generation tools (e.g., Midjourney, Nano-banana).
• Skilled in writing precise, effective prompts to generate high-quality 2D art assets, textures, and UI elements that match the project's art style.
• Market Sensitivity: A deep understanding of the Western (US/EU) gaming market's aesthetics—vibrant colors, clean shapes, stylized designs, and high visual clarity.
• Professional proficiency in English to align with global market tastes and local teams.
• Fluent in Mandarin (Spoken & Written) to communicate technical specifications and creative feedback effectively with our Beijing team.