Jobs

You could be part of our team!

We are Optillusion Games , the creator of fun, artistic, and beautiful games.

Our debut game Moncage has won multiple awards across the world including the iPad Game of the Year 2022. We are making new games just as exciting as Moncage.

1. 3D Generalist (Character Animation)

Full-time | On-site | Orange County, CA

Weʼre hunting for a versatile Game 3D Generalist who can model, texture, rig, and animate assets that pop off the screen—especially stylized or anime-inspired characters. Youʼll partner with designers, engineers, and 2D artists to build striking worlds and expressive characters for our next projects.

Responsibilities

  • Model, texture, rig, and animate high-quality 3D assets—characters, environments, props, and VFX—optimized for real-time performance.
  • Own the end-to-end 3D art pipeline, ensuring consistent style and technical standards across the project.
  • Collaborate with gameplay and narrative teams to prototype and iterate on visual ideas that reinforce mechanics and storytelling.
  • Create clean, efficient topology and UVs suitable for multiple platforms (PC, mobile, console).
  • Work closely with tech artists to integrate assets into Unity, troubleshoot issues, and maintain performance budgets.
  • Contribute to marketing needs—short character loops, key-art renders, or in-engine cinematics—as required.

Must-Haves

  • 3+years of professional 3D game-art production.
  • Proven chops in stylized or anime aesthetics—especially character animation.
  • Portfolio showing the full 3D pipeline: modeling, texturing, rigging, and animation (both body and facial).
  • Expert knowledge of industry-standard 3D tools (e.g., Blender, Maya, 3dsMax,
  • ZBrush, SubstancePainter/Designer or equivalent software).
  • Solid grasp of real-time asset optimization: poly count, LODs, texture compression, PBR workflows.
  • Solid grasp of Unityʼs character-animation pipeline—including essentials like root motion, rig import/retargeting, and clip integration.
  • Experience animating in Unity (Animator, Timeline, Mecanim).
  • Basic understanding of shaders, lighting, and VFX for stylized visuals.
  • Excellent communication, self-management, and cross-discipline collaboration skills.

Nice-to-Have

  • Familiarity with Unityʼs URP/HDRP pipelines and shader graph.
  • Experience with cloth/hair simulation or stylized VFX.
  • Experience solving technical problems about character animation.
  • Comfort working in a small, fast-moving team where youʼll wear multiple hats.
  • Have a strong interest in AI and be proficient in using various AI tools.

2. Technical Designer

Full-time | On-site | Orange County, CA

As a Technical Designer, your responsibilities include quickly prototyping and iterating on new ideas, creating clear and concise design documentation, collaborating closely with engineering to align on technical requirements, and refining gameplay elements to deliver a polished and engaging player experience.

Must Haves

  • Have proficient knowledge of Unity engine and Unity C# scripts.
  • Have solid understandings of game mechanics and game feelings, such as UI/UX, polished feedback, fun gameplay etc.
  • Have good aesthetics with close attention to details.
  • Have experience in level design and game development.
  • Have excellent communication skills.
  • Be passionate about indie games and a highly motivated self-starter.
  • Have minimum bachelorʼs degrees and 2+ years of work experience.
  • Always want to build something innovative and unique.

Nice-to-Haves

  • Have experience in narrative design.
  • Have experience in survival game design.
  • Have coding background.
  • Have a thorough understanding of Unity’s 3D rendering pipeline.
  • Have a strong interest in AI and be proficient in using various AI tools.

3. Video Game Marketing Manager

Full-time | Hybrid | Orange County, CA

We’re looking for a Marketing Lead to shape how our games connect with the world. This role blends strategy, storytelling, and experimentation—perfect for someone who can zoom out to craft the big picture while diving in to test what actually moves the needle.

You’ll drive the go-to-market strategy for both current and upcoming titles, lead early-stage market validation for new concepts, and work hand-in-hand with our Community Manager and Development Team.

This is a key leadership role for someone who thrives in indie-scale environments—big enough to make an impact, small enough to own the vision. You’ll have the freedom to build, the responsibility to lead, and the creativity to shape how our games are discovered and loved.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute marketing strategies for pre-launch, launch, post-launch, and other key milestones.
  • Manage backend operations across Steamworks, the App Store, Google Play, and Nintendo platforms.
  • Create and distribute the monthly developer broadcast newsletter via Steam, and social channels.
  • Collaborate with marketing partners or other organizations to execute marketing campaigns.
  • Collaborate with Community Manager to develop meaningful events.
  • Host and manage game-related events and shows, both virtually and in-person.
  • Create high-quality marketing assets, including banners, screenshots, animations, and short videos.

Must-Haves

  • 2+ years of professional experience in video game marketing or equivalent.
  • Proven track record of strong execution in delivering successful marketing and community campaigns, including preparing and distributing press releases and engaging with content creators.
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills.
  • Intermediate skills in image and video editing (e.g., Photoshop, Krita, DaVinci Resolve, Premiere).
  • Love for indie and AI technology.

Nice-to-Haves

  • 2+ years of marketing communication professional experience in video game, content creation, fashion, tech or adjacent industry.
  • 4+ years of professional experience in video game marketing or equivalent.
  • Familiarity with AI-focused applications (AI Dungeon, Character.AI, Talkie).
  • Existing social connections or network within the gaming, or AI sectors
  • Familiarity with analytics tools and game-specific data analysis.

4. 2D Generalist

Full-time | On-site | Orange County, CA

We are seeking a creative and technically versatile Game 2D Generalist to bring our unique worlds to life. This role involves working closely with game designers to craft striking 2D visuals, from character and environment design to UI/UX and marketing assets. The role starts at 32 hours per week during a 2-month probation period, increasing to 40 hours per week after successful completion.

Responsibilities

  • Create high-quality 2D game-ready assets including characters, environments, props, and UI elements.
  • Contribute to the overall art direction and help maintain a consistent visual style across the game.
  • Collaborate with designers and developers to prototype and implement visual ideas that support gameplay and storytelling.
  • Design and optimize UI/UX layouts for various platforms (PC, mobile, console).
  • Assist with marketing assets like some simple animations, VFX, or motion graphics as needed.

Must-Haves

  • 3+ years of experience in 2D game art, illustration, or equivalent.
  • Strong in stylized aesthetics or anime aesthetics.
  • Strong portfolio showcasing a range of 2D work (e.g. concept art, UI, environment art, character design, frame animation).
  • Proficiency in industry-standard 2D tools (e.g. Photoshop, Clip Studio Paint, SAI, etc.).
  • Experience in 2D animation or motion design (e.g. Spine, After Effects, Unity Animator).
  • Experience in UI/UX design.
  • Basic understanding of Unity or other game engines.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
  • Passion for indie games and storytelling through visuals.

Nice-to-Haves

  • Familiarity with Unity’s UI system and 2D pipeline.
  • Basic understanding of 3D assets creation.
  • Experience working in a small, multidisciplinary game team.

Benefits

Besides competitive salary, we offer the following benefits:

  1. Health insurance
  2. Dental insurance
  3. Vision plan
  4. 401(k)
  5. Unlimited paid time off
  6. Relocation package
  7. Opportunities to events/exhibitions
  8. Visa sponsorship

Join Us

We promote work/life balance and flexible in working schedules.