Unity Technical Artist

Company Description

Hoppa-Play is a growing mobile game studio focused on hybrid-casual games.

We’re a lean, ambitious team that operates like a commando unit - moving fast, testing ideas, and scaling winning titles.

We’re looking for a skilled Unity Technical Artist to join us and play a key role at the intersection of art, design, and engineering.

What you'll do:

• Own the implementation of visual assets and animations inside Unity
• Import, configure, and integrate art assets while ensuring consistency and functionality
• Work closely with artists and developers to bring creative assets (UI, VFX, animations) into the game
• Develop and optimize shaders, materials, particle systems, and visual effects
• Create and refine UI animations and transitions
• Ensure performance and visual consistency across different devices
• Help improve workflows, pipelines, and tools between art and development 

Requirements:

• At least 1 year of experience in a gaming company (must)
• Strong portfolio showcasing relevant mobile/casual game projects (must)
• Hands-on experience working with Unity (must)
• Strong understanding of Unity systems - prefabs, materials, animations, UI, and rendering
• Experience writing and modifying shaders
• Solid understanding of asset integration pipelines and optimization
• Experience implementing UI animations and visual effects
• Ability to work independently and take ownership
• Comfortable working with AI tools and open to leveraging AI to improve workflows and efficiency 

Big Advantages:

• Experience in hybrid-casual games
• Experience or knowledge in creating/editing marketing videos and creatives
• Knowledge of Photoshop or similar tools

Details:

• Part-time position
• Fully remote
• Flexible working hours
• Freelance (invoice-based payment)
• Equity options available

*Strong candidates who demonstrate exceptional performance and a great team fit may have the opportunity to grow into a full-time and leading role within the company.

If you enjoy working fast, taking ownership, and building games from zero to scale - we’d love to hear from you.