Who is Ather Labs
- We are a team with 150 international members and growing.
- We are young, love gaming, full of passion and energy.
- We lovingly build amazing products built at the intersection of gaming and technology.
Ather Labs’ flagship game is SIPHER ODYSSEY, an action packed ARPG roguelite targeting global market and all platforms, from Mobile to PC and Consoles, designed for both casual and competitive players. The game is designed to be easy to pick up but hard to master.
Our main studio is based in Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam with offices in Danang and Hanoi. Our goal is to be the best mid-core gaming studio out of SEA, to bring Vietnam’s stories and passion for gaming and technology to the world!
Our Culture
At Ather Labs, we're not just building games - we're racing to define the future of gaming leveraging cutting-edge technology. Our culture is built on:
- Speed of execution: We ship fast, iterate faster
- Global competition: We benchmark against the world's best, not just local standards
- Relentless learning & self-improvement: 1% better every day
Who are we looking for?
🎮 Are you ready to level up your career in Lighting/FX /Cinematic Artist (Fresher/Junior)? Join our team for our Game Product and be part of creating exceptional gaming experiences that will captivate players worldwide!
- Title: Game QA Engineer
- Department: Art Team
- Report: VFX Lead
✍️ Responsibilities:
- Contribute to the creation and development of high-quality lighting effects, special effects (FX), and cinematic scenes for game projects.
- Collaborate closely with the design and art teams to ensure deliverables meet visual and artistic expectations.
- Propose ideas and technical improvements to enhance visual quality and player experience.
- Prepare and showcase a Lighting/Cinematic showreel demonstrating your skills.
🎯 Delivery Expectations
- First 6 months: Learn our tools and workflows, create simple effects under guidance, show consistent improvement
- 6-12 months: Work independently on VFX assignments, contribute creative ideas, mentor new joiners
Requirements: 🌟
- Possess at least one of the following experiences or skills:
- Lighting: Knowledge of lighting techniques in games or films, with proficiency in tools like Unreal Engine, Unity, or 3D software (Blender, Maya, 3ds Max).
- FX: Experience in creating special effects (particle effects, shaders, etc.) to enhance the realism and appeal of game scenes.
- Cinematic Artist: Skills in crafting cinematic sequences, visual storytelling, and using video editing or cinematic tools within game engines.
- Eagerness to Learn: A proactive attitude toward acquiring new knowledge, improving skills, and thriving in a creative, dynamic environment.
- Passion for Gaming: Strong enthusiasm for playing games, particularly with extensive experience in Soulslike genres (e.g., Dark Souls, Elden Ring, Bloodborne), and a deep understanding of their aesthetic and gameplay elements.
✨Nice to Have
- Experience with Maya, Blender, or other 3D software
- Personal game development projects or mods
- Basic understanding of lighting and color theory
Growth Opportunities:
- Contribute to creating exceptional games from Vietnam for global audiences
- Learn advanced VFX/Cinematic techniques from experienced mentors
- Develop expertise in industry-standard tools and particle systems
- Clear career progression: Junior → Senior → Lead VFX Artist
💟 Working hours & Benefits 💟
- Competitive salary, 13th-month salary, Performance Bonus.
- Full benefits and salary rank during probation.
- Insurances as Vietnamese labor law and Premium health care & Accident insurance for employees and relatives.
- A half-year and End-of-year Bonus yearly depending on company performance.
- Unique Growth & Performance evaluation every 6 months.
- Recharge time, Sports, Buddy meals, Training allowances.
- A passionate & dynamic environment with full freedom to be creative.
- Company trip, team building & other community activities.
- And many more benefits you’ll love it
🏨 LOCATION
- Head Office HCM: 3rd Floor, Miss Ao Dai Building, 21 Nguyen Trung Ngan, Sai Gon Ward
- Hanoi: 7th Floor, Lancaster Building, 20 Nui Truc, Giang Vo Ward
- Danang: 11 Floor, G8 Building, 65 Hai Phong, Hai Chau Ward
JOIN US!
We want to get to know you and would love for you to consider joining us. Please send your CV to [email protected] with your CV x Portfolio.