2D VFX Artist (Stylized Combat & Aura Effects

Hello there! We’re creating a stylized 2D idle-action RPG inspired by Idle Heroes and the hand-drawn elegance of Hollow Knight — where clean motion, atmospheric lighting, and expressive effects define the experience.We’re looking for a 2D VFX Artist who can design and animate clean, stylized combat effects — from slashes, auras, and impacts to ambient glows and smooth energy trails. The focus is on clarity and feeling, not chaos — effects that flow with the animation and make every movement feel alive.Your MissionBring the Hollow Knight “vibe” — that minimalistic yet magical energy — to life through smooth, 2D-style visual effects that integrate perfectly with character animations and Unity gameplay.What You’ll DoCreate stylized attack effects, energy trails, aura glows, and ambient atmosphere for 2D characters.Design impact bursts, motion arcs, and elemental effects (fire, shadow, light) that complement animation flow.Work with animators to align timing and motion, ensuring effects feel embedded in the action.Implement and test effects in Unity using particle systems, shaders, or Spine sequences.Optimize all effects for mobile performance while maintaining smooth visual quality.What We’re Looking For2+ years of experience designing stylized or 2D visual effects for Unity-based games.Strong artistic sense for timing, color, glow, and composition.Experience with Unity’s Particle System, Shader Graph, or Spine VFX setups.Understanding of animation principles — anticipation, impact, follow-through, easing.Ability to keep effects clean, readable, and performance-friendly.Bonus PointsYou’ve studied or recreated effects inspired by Hollow Knight, Dead Cells, or Ori and the Blind Forest.You can create short looping VFX (like aura pulses or weapon trails) that blend with 2D characters.You understand both Spine animation exports and Unity VFX integration pipelines.You’re comfortable working closely with animators and devs to sync timing and polish.Why Join TTTAt Tech Trailblazers Tribe, we merge creativity and precision to craft worlds that feel alive. You’ll be part of a lean, high-talent team working on stylized, atmosphere-rich RPG experiences — where your VFX won’t be “extra polish,” they’ll be what gives every hit, aura, and moment its soul.How to ApplyPlease include:A VFX demo reel or short video showing stylized 2D combat or aura effects (ArtStation / Behance / Drive link).A brief note on your workflow and preferred tools.Too lazy mail all that? Just reach out directly at +92 340 7110663 — we’re pretty chill about that too.