PLAYSTUDIOS, Inc. is the creator of the groundbreaking playAWARDS loyalty platform, and a publisher and developer of award-winning mobile games, including the iconic Tetris® mobile app, POP! Slots, myVEGAS Slots, myVEGAS Blackjack, my KONAMI Slots, myVEGAS Bingo, and MGM Slots Live. Besides the USA and Asia, Playstudios Europe opened its doors in Belgrade in 2021. We are working on the Pop! Slots and MGM Slots Live games and from this year, we are working on the new Tetris® app. We are a dynamic and young-minded environment, blooming with talented developers, creatives, quality assurance professionals, and other leaders working together to change the face of social gaming!
Playstudios Europe is looking for an Animator to join us in creating high-profile, original titles for our amazing games!
The Animator will create high-quality 2D animations for gameplay and cutscenes, meeting game design requirements and technical limitations. The ideal candidate should have a strong grasp of animation principles, versatile visual style skills, attention to detail, technical proficiency, and creative problem-solving abilities. Excellent communication and collaboration skills are essential.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Create amazing 2D animations for interactive real-time gameplay and cinematic cutscenes
- Create visual effects that reward players as well as communicate in-game information
- Play a role in the concept phase and produce mocks and proof of concept animations
- Build features with our development team in our unique animation system
- Collaborate with other designers, artists, developers, and product managers to generate effective design solutions within deadlines and technical limitations
- Be self-sufficient. As a resourceful and resilient self-starter, you can thrive in a fast-paced environment where initiative and innovation are required
- Produce content quickly without sacrificing quality
Requirements
- Completed education or equivalent work experience as an animator
- Demonstrate a deep understanding of animation principles and have the ability to work in a wide variety of visual styles
- Attention to detail, strong technical background, and creative problem solving are a must
- Proficient knowledge of 2D cut-out animation, Adobe Flash/Animate, After effects, or the ability to adopt it
- Ability to learn new technologies and software packages
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and embrace having many projects running at the same time
- Team player who gladly speaks their mind, and responds well to constructive feedback
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
- Exceptional organizational, collaboration, and communication skills
BONUS
- Experience working in games and/or social games companies
- Experience in Spine, Unity, or similar packages
- Experience with VFX and particles
- An excellent understanding of visual communication and user experience
- Experience in agile methodologies
Please send your CV exclusively in English and make sure to include a portfolio link when applying.