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Vertigo

Publishes midcore mobile real-time multiplayer games.

Technical Artist

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/17/2026
No salary listed
Mid
İstanbul, Türkiye
In PersonFive days per week in the Levent office.
Art, Graphics & AnimationAnimation & VFX

About the job

Requirements
  • Proficiency in C# for editor and runtime development in Unity 3D.
  • Ability to develop custom tools and scripts to improve workflows.
  • Experience with HLSL.
  • Knowledge of 3D mobile game performance optimization techniques.
  • Knowledge of visual-effects pipelines and experience with particle systems, fluid simulations, or procedural effects.
  • Experience with Substance Designer or Adobe Photoshop for creating custom visual-effects textures.
  • Familiarity with industry-standard 3D software packages.
  • Strong communication and problem-solving skills, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, agile team.
  • Ability to be proactive, self-motivated, and well-organized.
Responsibilities
  • Work closely with the art, development, and product teams to create optimized, high-quality visual assets and tools.
  • Implement weapons, characters, user-interface elements, and other assets into the game.
  • Develop editor tools to automate and streamline workflows.
  • Design and optimize visual effects for the titles.
  • Animate and enhance in-game elements with effects and polish.
  • Establish and promote technical best practices across the team.
  • Assist in troubleshooting and debugging visual and performance issues for mobile platforms.
  • Create and thoroughly test new tools before deploying them into production.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience with Python, MEL, or other scripting languages is a plus.
  • Shader Graph and other shader editors are welcome.

About the company

Vertigo is a mobile game studio based in Istanbul, Turkey that develops and self-publishes midcore real-time social multiplayer games. Its products are mobile titles designed for online play with live, social multiplayer features, aiming for polished graphics and addictive gameplay. The company builds its games and handles publishing, focusing on delivering high production values and strong user experience without relying on external publishers. What sets Vertigo apart is its emphasis on an in-house, self-publishing approach combined with a lively, agile work culture that rewards creativity, speed, and innovation, and its goal to delight millions of players worldwide through a scalable, high-quality mobile multiplayer portfolio.

Company Size

11-50

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Istanbul, Türkiye

Founded

2013

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What believers are saying

  • June 6, 2026 Arizona Sunshine expands to PC, PS5, Xbox, Switch 2.
  • Vertigo's 2026 lineup monetizes existing IP across broader, larger console audiences.
  • Patch support for Thief VR: Legacy of Shadow and other live titles sustains engagement.

What critics are saying

  • June 9, 2026 closed Vertigo Studios Amsterdam after Metro Awakening missed sales targets.
  • Embracer's VR portfolio faces weak headset demand and lower returns on headset-exclusive games.
  • If headset adoption stalls, Vertigo's VR-only business dies by 2027.

What makes Vertigo unique

  • Vertigo Games spans VR development and publishing across Rotterdam, Amsterdam, and Los Angeles.
  • Arizona Sunshine franchise defines Vertigo's co-op zombie identity across VR and flatscreen.
  • The 7th Guest remake and Metro Awakening prove Vertigo's franchise-to-platform adaptation.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Meal Benefits
  • Professional Development Budget
  • Company Equity
  • Employee Referral Bonus
  • Paid Holidays

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Vertigo Games has already announced the sequel to the VR classic and cult zombie game for Playstation VR 2, with a co-op mode for up to four players confirmed so far.

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May 24th, 2023
Arizona Sunshine II announced for PS VR2, SteamVR

Vertigo Games has announced Arizona Sunshine II for PlayStation VR2 and SteamVR.

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May 24th, 2023
Classic VR Zombie Shooter 'Arizona Sunshine' Sequel Revealed for PSVR 2 & PC VR – Road to VR

During PlayStation’s gaming showcase today, Vertigo Games unveiled the sequel to its classic zombie-shooting adventure, Arizona Sunshine (2016).