Technical Artist

Job Title :  2D Technical Artist – CCG Game (VFX & Animation Focus)

Location : Hybrid

Experience : 3–6 years

Type : Full-time

About the Role

We are seeking a 2D Technical Artist with strong expertise in  VFX, shader development, and animation to join our team working on a next-generation  2D Collectible Card Game (CCG) . You’ll bridge the gap between art and engineering, bringing characters, environments, and effects to life with style, precision, and performance.

This role requires an artist who understands both the  creative and technical aspects of real-time 2D games , with a passion for expressive visuals, dynamic combat scenes, and player immersion.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and optimize  2D VFX and animation systems for card abilities, spell effects, and UI transitions.
• Collaborate with artists and engineers to create  custom shaders (e.g., glow, distortion, dissolve, particle blending).
• Integrate and fine-tune  lighting, color grading, and compositing to achieve a polished, cohesive visual style.
• Work closely with character artists to enhance  character animations and effects , ensuring fluidity and visual impact.
• Develop and manage  asset pipelines for importing and optimizing sprites, textures, and animations.
• Ensure all assets perform efficiently on target platforms (desktop and mobile).
• Implement  real-time feedback systems for interactive effects (e.g., hover glows, hit flashes, energy bursts).
• Collaborate with design and programming teams to ensure  VFX align with gameplay mechanics and UI feedback.
• Create and document  technical art guidelines for shaders, effects, and animation integration.

Required Skills & Experience

Preferred Skills

Soft Skills