Animator

1 Week ago • 2 Years + • Animation

Job Summary

Job Description

Papaya, a leading mobile game company, seeks a talented Animator to create high-quality 2D animations for in-game features. Responsibilities include collaborating with designers and other team members, ensuring animations enhance user experience, and staying current with industry trends and tools like Unity Animator and Adobe After Effects. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of experience, a strong portfolio showcasing various animation techniques, and excellent knowledge of Unity. The role involves bringing visual concepts to life with dynamic motion, refining animations from mockups to final implementation, and working within tight schedules in a dynamic environment.
Must have:
  • 2+ years animation experience
  • Strong animation principles understanding
  • Excellent Unity & After Effects knowledge
  • High-quality 2D animation creation
  • Collaboration with design team
Good to have:
  • Spine & 3D animation tool experience
  • Experience with cut-out animation
  • Knowledge of VFX animation

Job Details

Description

Papaya is one of the world's fastest-growing mobile game companies, providing entertainment for millions of users across multiple apps. The company is headquartered in the heart of Tel Aviv.

We are looking for a talented Animator who's excited about working in the gaming industry. As an Animator, You will be responsible for crafting and animating visual concepts for in-game features across all our games. You will work closely with an Art director and be part of our amazing Art team.



Responsibilities

  1. Create high-quality 2D animations, bringing visual concepts to life with dynamic and engaging motion.
  2. Collaborate closely with UI designers, illustrators, and other team members to develop and refine in-game animations from initial mockups to final implementation.
  3. Ensure animations enhance the user experience and align with the game’s artistic vision.
  4. Stay up to date with the latest trends, techniques, and tools in 2D animation, including advancements in Unity Animator and other industry-standard software.


Requirements

  1. At least 2 years of experience as an animator.
  2. Strong understanding of animation principles and physical motion.
  3. Excellent knowledge of Unity - a must.
  4. Excellent knowledge Adobe After Effects, and Photoshop.
  5. A strong portfolio showcasing character animation, VFX, cut-out animation, and various animation techniques.
  6. A collaborative team player with excellent communication skills
  7. The ability to work in a dynamic environment within tight schedules
  8. Experience with Spine and 3D animation tools – a significant advantage.


PLEASE ATTACH A LINK TO AN ONLINE PORTFOLIO

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About The Company

Since 2019, Papaya has been committed to shaping the future of gaming through an innovative and forward-thinking approach to game development. We believe that gaming should be about more than just luck, which is why our games are designed to reward skill, strategy, and perseverance. 


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