VFX Game Artist

Company: TINK TEAM LTD.

PC / Steam / Unity / Part-time, Remote
About the Role
TINK TEAM LTD is a UK-based independent game studio developing three PC games for Steam. We are looking for a 3D VFX Game Artist to create and integrate game-ready character animation, rigging, and real-time visual effects.This is a revenue-share position rather than a monthly salaried role. You will receive an agreed percentage of the game’s revenue after commercial release.
Key Responsibilities
* Create game-ready rigs for characters, creatures, enemies, and bosses.
* Handle skinning, weight painting, and deformation quality.
* Produce gameplay animations, including movement, attacks, skills, reactions, and deaths.
* Prepare and integrate animation assets into Unity.
* Create real-time VFX for attacks, impacts, projectiles, abilities, telegraphs, and environmental effects.
* Coordinate animation timing and VFX to improve gameplay clarity and impact.
* Establish reusable animation, rigging, export, and naming workflows.
* Collaborate with artists, developers, designers, and producers.
* Review work and support less experienced artists when needed.
Requirements
* Strong professional experience in game rigging and gameplay animation.
* Solid knowledge of FK/IK systems, skinning, weight painting, and animation polish.
* Experience preparing animation assets for Unity.
* Strong understanding of timing, anticipation, silhouette, impact, and combat readability.
* Experience with Unity Particle Systems, VFX Graph, Shader Graph, or similar tools.
* Ability to deliver clean, organized, and reusable project files.
* Comfortable working remotely within a structured production pipeline.
Nice to Have
* Experience with stylized games, action games, roguelites, survival games, or co-op titles.
* Creature, enemy, or boss animation experience.
* Familiarity with Unity Animator Controllers and gameplay-driven animation systems.
* Experience with Blender, Maya, 3ds Max, or equivalent tools.
How to Apply
Please contact us via WhatsApp with your portfolio, relevant experience, and preferred availability.
* WhatsApp: +44 7356 039670

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