About Us
MON Co. is a development studio and publisher at the intersection of gaming, entertainment, and blockchain technology. Originally operating as LiquidX, MON Co. is the force behind Pixelmon, its flagship IP franchise, and MON Protocol, a cutting-edge Web3 platform. The company is led by a team of seasoned executives from top gaming and entertainment studios. MON Co. aims to deliver high-quality, engaging experiences across a variety of entertainment platforms, including games, digital content, and transmedia storytelling, as it bridges the gap between Web2 and Web3.
MON Co.’s ecosystem includes MON Protocol, which drives Web3 partnerships and tokenized gaming economies, and MON Ventures, which invests in emerging IPs and projects like Eternal League. With a growing community of over 1 million Pixelmon fans, a robust partner network of over 80 blockchain-native games, and a rapidly expanding portfolio, MON Co. is dedicated to shaping the future of entertainment for a global audience.
For more information on MON Co., please visit: https://www.mon.co
About the Role
We are seeking a highly skilled and versatile Senior VFX Artist with a passion for creating stunning visual effects that elevate the gaming experience across multiple platforms, from mobile to PC. In this role, you will play a crucial part in shaping the visual spectacle of our games, crafting eye-catching effects that immerse players in dynamic and interactive worlds. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of real-time particle systems, shader development, and optimization techniques, along with a keen eye for visual aesthetics and a passion for pushing the boundaries of what's possible in real-time VFX for gaming.
What You Can Expect to Work On
- Gameplay Visuals: Design and create visually stunning real-time visual effects for gameplay elements, including explosions, magic spells, environmental effects, weapon effects, and character abilities, ensuring they are both visually appealing and performance across different platforms.
- Multi-Platform Expertise: Optimise and adapt VFX assets for various platforms, including mobile devices, consoles, and PCs, maintaining visual fidelity while adhering to performance constraints and platform-specific requirements for gaming hardware.
- Technical Experience: Utilise industry-standard software such as Unreal Engine, Unity, or proprietary tools to create, implement, and optimise real-time VFX, demonstrating proficiency in particle systems, shader development, and texture authoring specific to gaming environments.
- Collaborative Vision: Collaborate closely with game designers, artists, and programmers to ensure seamless integration of VFX into the game world, contributing to the overall visual style, gameplay feedback, and narrative of the game.
- Performance Optimization: Analyse and optimise VFX performance to ensure smooth gameplay and maintain high frame rates across different hardware configurations, utilising profiling tools and employing best practices for real-time optimization specific to gaming applications.
- Innovation and Exploration: Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in real-time VFX technology and techniques specific to gaming, continuously seeking ways to improve the visual quality and performance of your work, pushing the boundaries of what's possible in real-time VFX for gaming.
What You Need to Succeed
- Portfolio: Demonstrating expertise in real-time VFX for games across multiple platforms, showcasing particle systems, shaders, and textures.
- Software Expertise: Proficiency in game engines (Unreal Engine, Unity) and VFX software (Houdini, Maya, EmberGen).
- Technical Skills: Knowledge of real-time rendering, optimization, and performance profiling tools.
- Collaborative: Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
- Strong attention to detail: committed to delivering high-quality work within project timelines.