Senior 3D Gameplay Artist

About Homa

Homa is an international mobile game developer and publisher dedicated to creating engaging games loved by players worldwide. Partnering with studios and developing internally, Homa has launched more than 80 titles with over 2 billion total downloads. One of their standout successes, "All in Hole," ranks among the global top-50 grossing mobile games. Central to their approach is Homa Lab, their proprietary platform that utilizes AI-powered data tools and market intelligence to identify promising ideas rapidly and scale mass-market games that players can enjoy for years. The team of 220+ talented individuals from over 30 countries exemplify values such as ambition, curiosity, humility, and focus, delivering with speed and excellence. Homa has secured $165 million in funding from prominent investors, supporting their mission to build the next generation of billion-player entertainment experiences.

Role Overview

As a Senior 3D Gameplay Artist specializing in Animation and VFX, you will own the visual and motion aspects that shape the feel of gameplay mechanics from early prototypes through to final assets. Working closely with art directors, game designers, and engineers on "All in Hole," you'll craft animations and effects that make interactive elements intuitive and fun even before player interaction.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full lifecycle of game feel for gameplay mechanics, starting from greybox and UX blockouts to final animations and VFX sign-off.
• Create hand-keyed animations for gameplay objects including idle states, activations, interactions, and transitions, emphasizing timing, weight, and motion principles.
• Design and implement VFX and shaders that clearly communicate impacts, feedback, and state changes without overwhelming the object’s readability.
• Interpret concepts into 3D assets faithfully, enhancing charm and challenging designs early if gameplay requires adjustments.
• Iterate directly within Unity using prefabs, colliders, animator state machines, and possess enough technical proficiency to prototype ideas independently.

Requirements

• At least 5 years experience crafting 3D core gameplay animations for mobile games with strong foundational animation skills focused on non-character objects.
• Proficiency in creating impactful particle effects and VFX that support gameplay clarity.
• A keen gameplay design understanding and the ability to collaborate with designers on mechanic fun and function.
• Advanced working knowledge of Unity, including blockouts, prefab systems, animator state machines, and ability to independently solve technical challenges.
• Shader programming and debugging capabilities beyond simply applying existing shaders.
• Strong fidelity to original concepts while enhancing them through the 3D pipeline.
• Excellent visual communication skills such as storyboarding and prototyping to align stakeholder expectations.
• Self-driven with initiative and quality ownership, delivering improvements proactively without need for direct oversight.

Bonus

• Ability to originate and develop concepts independently.
• Experience with physics-based gameplay systems.
• Mentorship or review experience supporting other artists' growth.

Company Culture

Homa values talent, energy, and determination above traditional qualifications. Their culture is shaped by four core values:

• Humility – Embracing continual learning and growth.
• Curiosity – Exploring purposefully to understand deeper reasons.
• Focus – Narrowing attention to important details guided by pragmatism.
• Ambition – Pursuing excellence without settling for mediocrity.

Benefits

• Comprehensive local benefits according to your location, including insurance, meal vouchers, public transport subsidies, gym memberships, and more.
• Access to their Paris HQ hosted in a WeWork location offering amenities such as rooftop views and creative coworking environments.
• Access to WeWork coworking spaces across Europe.
• Work alongside a diverse global team of professionals from 35+ countries communicating in English.
• Regular team gatherings and off-site retreats to build community and recharge.
• Performance reviews every six months focusing on personal growth and recognition.
• Provision of equipment and home office setup support for remote employees.

Location and Work Arrangement

This position is remote with preference for candidates located within European time zones (UTC to UTC+3) to facilitate collaboration. The Paris office serves as an optional workspace for team members in the region.