Position: 2D Animator
Company: Playtika
Category: Other
Experience required: 3y
English level: pre

Slotomania is the biggest development and Art studio has an exciting full-time opportunity for a skilled 2D Animator based in Playtika Vinnytsia Office, reporting to Associate Art Director in Vinnytsia.

Animators are responsible for creating high-quality digital animation of the game icons, characters, dialogues UI and other gaming components used in-game software. This position requires to work closely with the Art Director, Team Art Lead and technical art department to create unique gaming content and entertaining product. Person will be primarily focused on the content implementation pipeline; configuring asset structures and implementing/updating static content as per slot games portfolio.

This is a unique and exciting opportunity for an outstanding Animator to apply and develop their skills and experience in a fantastic and vibrant environment.

Responsibilities:
- Develop/Update animation for online-based gaming projects;
- Support various art team disciplines with tools and technical assistance;
- Understands the rules of animation and applies to work;
- Models texture and light 2D and 3D objects and scenes;
- Ensure relevant processes in regard to asset management, file organization, output configuration is clearly and correctly executed;
- Responsible for having peer reviews to check work for accuracy and quality;
- Bring innovation and resolution to technical problems and challenges throughout production;
- Anticipate the needs of the Technical artists so as to streamline their productivity;
- Broad understanding of technical issues in graphics, such as rendering, performance, streaming and memory management;
- Supports engineering development by updating and modifying artwork to meet technical requirements in a timely and efficient manner.

Requirements:
- Computer skills –Photoshop, After Effects, Illustrator, Particle Illusion, Spine;
- Strong knowledge of Adobe After Effects, including Trap Code and 3D software;
- Experience in creating art assets for PC, Console, or Slot Machine games using Adobe After Effects, Spine and Photoshop;
- At least 3 years of relevant experience in the game development industry preferable;
- Ability to read technical documentation in English;
- Self-driven, responsible and detail-oriented person;
- Passion for computer games;
- Ability to adapt to new technologies;
- Ability to work in teams, with managers and other disciplines;
- Ability to make and deliver art to engineering specification;
- Knowledge of storyboarding, video production and 2D/3D animation;
- Exceptional drawing, illustration and composition ability a plus;
- Must have the ability to speak, read and understand English, tolerate moderate to occasional high levels of stress, capable of multi‑tasking, and meeting deadlines;
 
Please include links to your portfolio of relevant work examples with your submission. If those examples are from team projects, make sure to specify your role.

We offer to all our employees:
- Work with creative friendly team on interesting projects using cutting-edge technologies;
- Comfortable office easy to reach from any spot of the city;
- Annual salary review and performance bonuses;
- 20 working days paid vacation, paid sick leave;
- Sports compensation;
- Medical insurance (Ukraine and travel);
- Professional training and conferences;
- Free corporate English lessons;
- Help and support for candidates from other cities
- Exciting company and team events.
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