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Omnio Games

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 Job Description:
 
 
 
 We are looking for a talented and creative 2D Animator to join our team at Omnio Games and work on exciting mobile game projects. You will be responsible for character animations, UI animations, and in-game visual effects, collaborating closely with our art and development teams.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Responsibilities:
 
 
 
 Create 2D animations for characters, props, and environments
 
 
 Perform rigging and animation using tools such as Spine, Photoshop or similar
 
 
 Design and implement visual effect (VFX) animations for in-game use
 
 
 Collaborate with developers and designers to ensure smooth animation integration into the game
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Requirements:
 
 
 
 Minimum 1 year of experience in 2D animation
 
 
 Proficiency in tools like Spine and Photoshop
 
 
 Strong portfolio showcasing character animation, posing, and timing
 
 
 Understanding of mobile game aesthetics and mechanics
 
 
 Team player with strong communication and time-management skills
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Nice to Have:
 
 
 
 Experience with Unity animation integration
 
 
 Knowledge of VFX animation
 
 
 
 
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2D Animator

Bigger Games

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 We're looking for a passionate and creative
 
 2D Game Animator
 
 who will be producing high-quality 2D game animation for our chart-topping games. You will be responsible for creating all game and character animations utilising your imagination and visualisation skills. As a part of the Bigger team, you will be working closely with our game artists and game developers to architect outstanding gaming experiences that reach millions of players all around the world.
 
 
 If you are a talented 2D Game Animator who loves games and shares our passion for enjoying and crafting games, come and join us!
 
 
 
 
 
 
 ABOUT THIS ROLE:
 
 
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 Create high-quality 2D animations for characters, environments, UI, and visual effects.
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 Translate game concepts and storyboards into expressive animations that fit the Kitchen Masters' style.
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 Work with the art, product and development teams to ensure animations align with gameplay and technical requirements.
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 Optimize animations for mobile platforms while maintaining visual quality.
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 Contribute creative ideas for improving animation workflows and visual storytelling.
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 Ensure consistency and maintain the visual identity of the project.
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 YOU COULD BE A GREAT FIT IF:
 
 
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 Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree in Animation, Graphics Design or relevant fields
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 Experience as a 2D Animator, preferably in the gaming industry.
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 Proficiency in animation software such as Spine, After Effects, Toon Boom, or equivalent.
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 Strong understanding of animation principles, timing, and motion dynamics.
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 Experience creating sprite sheets and implementing animations into Unity game engine.
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 Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
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 Strong knowledge of Particle System to be able to create high quality VFX.
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 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 BONUS POINT IF:
 
 
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 You&rsquo;ve played
 
 Kitchen Masters
 
 and explored the game. If not, now&rsquo;s a great time to start!
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 You&rsquo;re curious about the
 
 gaming industry
 
 and eager to learn more.
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 You enjoy working in
 
 fast-moving, dynamic environments.
 
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 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 THE INTERVIEW PROCESS:
 
 
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 Introductory Interview
 
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 Case Study
 
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 Hiring Manager Interview
 
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 Co-Founder Interview
 
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 Final Round &ndash; CEO Interview
 
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 </ol>
 
 
 
 
 
 BENEFITS:
 
 
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 Be part of a top-tier team, learn from the best, and create games players love.
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 Competitive compensation.
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 Stock option plan. Grow with the company as a stakeholder.
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 Health insurance with unlimited coverage.
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 A beautiful, centrally located office in the heart of Istanbul.
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 Opportunities to attend global conferences and stay connected with the industry
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 Relocation support to make your move hassle-free if needed.
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 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Follow Bigger Games on Linkedin
 
 
 
 
 We respect your privacy and will treat your data confidential as part of the recruitment process. If you&rsquo;d like more details, please read our
 
 
 Statement of Personal Data Protection Law (KVKK)
 
 
 and
 
 
 Consent Letter
 
 
 .
 
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2D Game Animator

Dream Games

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 We are looking for a passionate 2D Animator to join our team. As a 2D Animator, you will produce animations for characters and gameplay elements of a mobile game. This position requires you to take on a considerable amount of ownership and responsibility. You are expected to bring your passion, animation skills, and creative problem-solving to contribute to the project. In the studio, you will work closely with engineers, game designers, and other artists to create games that will be played by millions of people all around the world.
 
 
 
 
 
 At Dream Games, all team members have a genuine chance to contribute to the final product and have an impact on the company. If you want to be a team member of a fast-growing company, you might be the person we are looking for!
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Responsibilities
 
 
 
 
 
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 Creating animations that are both fluid and responsive in Unity and Spine
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 Controlling the quality and optimization of animation assets
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 Continually iterating and improving animations that are consistent with the overall game
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 Working closely with engineers to create an excellent gameplay experience
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 Finding creative art solutions for the animation challenges
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 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 Requirements
 
 
 
 
 
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 Solid understanding of the movement, anticipation, squash, stretch, and other principles of animation
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 Ability to bring innovative solutions to technical problems and challenges
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 Passion for video games and game development
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 Familiarity with art production and pipelines
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 Appreciation and understanding of teamwork
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 </ul>
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Good Job Games

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 About us
 
 
 
 
 We were founded in 2017 with the motivation to reach people globally by giving them unique and unforgettable experiences with disruptive products. Our games have reached over 3.5 billion people. This could only be done by gathering exceptional talent and creating a culture to enhance team spirit and creativity. We are looking for passionate teammates to join our team!
 
 
 
 
 
 
 What you&rsquo;ll be doing
 
 
 
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 <li>
 Developing character and object animations using Spine and Autodesk Maya
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 Creating 3D character animation for marketing creative assets and videos
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 Crafting dynamic and visually stunning particle effects in Unity.
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 Desired skills and experiences
 
 
 
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 Strong grasp of animation fundamentals
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 A unique and engaging creative perspective
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 Proficiency in Spine, Photoshop and Autodesk Maya
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 Driven to discover optimization techniques
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 Background in illustration, coloring, and drawing is a plus
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 Up-to-date with technology trends
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 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 What makes our team so unique
 
 
 
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 Feedback and transparency are at the heart of everything we do
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 Exceptional and passionate people/team members
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 Every idea counts
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 Never-ending learning
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 We never stop asking the questions &ldquo;why&rdquo; and &ldquo;how&rdquo;.
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 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 Our Perks
 
 
 
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 Team events and trips
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 Great food
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 On-site gym
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 Full health benefits
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 Compensation for paid military service
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 Good Job Games Coin Program that lets you have unforgettable experiences (e.g. Going on a cruise trip to Norway or seeing the Northern Lights)
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 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 This is an on-site role in Istanbul, Sar&inodot;yer. Unfortunately, we do not offer a fully-remote working option.
 
 
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3D Animator, Marketing

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 About us
 
 
 
 
 We were founded in 2017 with motivation to reach people globally by giving them unique and unforgettable experiences with disruptive products. Our games have reached over 3.5 billion people. This could only be done by gathering exceptional talent and creating a culture to enhance team spirit and creativity. We are looking for passionate teammates to join our team!
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 What you&rsquo;ll be doing
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Crafting effects and 2D animations for UI elements
 </li>
 <li>
 Developing character and object animations using Unity, Spine
 </li>
 <li>
 Creating 2D/3D particle FX in Unity
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Desired skills and experiences
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Strong grasp of animation fundamentals
 </li>
 <li>
 A unique and engaging creative perspective
 </li>
 <li>
 Experience working with art, product, and development teams
 </li>
 <li>
 Proficiency in Spine, Unity (for animation), Photoshop and Autodesk Maya
 </li>
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 Driven to discover optimization techniques
 </li>
 <li>
 Background in illustration, coloring, and drawing is a plus
 </li>
 <li>
 Up-to-date with technology trends
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 What makes our team so unique
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Feedback and transparency are at the heart of everything we do
 </li>
 <li>
 Exceptional and passionate people/team members
 </li>
 <li>
 Every idea counts
 </li>
 <li>
 Never-ending learning
 </li>
 <li>
 We never stop asking the questions &ldquo;why&rdquo; and &ldquo;how&rdquo;.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Our Perks
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Team events and trips
 </li>
 <li>
 Great food
 </li>
 <li>
 On-site gym
 </li>
 <li>
 Full health benefits
 </li>
 <li>
 Compensation for paid military service
 </li>
 <li>
 Good Job Games Coin Program that lets you have unforgettable experiences (e.g. Going on a cruise trip to Norway or seeing the Northern Lights)
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 This is an on-site role in Istanbul, Sar&inodot;yer. Unfortunately, we do not offer a fully-remote working option.
 
 
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2D Animator, Studio

Agave Games

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 At Agave Games, we create games that reach and inspire millions of players around the world. We&rsquo;re a passionate, product-driven studio with a sharp focus on quality, creativity, and player satisfaction.
 
 
 
 
 
 We&rsquo;re now looking for a
 
 2D Animator
 
 who can bring our characters, environments, and UI elements to life with smooth, engaging animations. You&rsquo;ll collaborate closely with designers, developers, and other artists to make sure our games are visually stunning and fun to play. If you enjoy combining artistry with technical know-how, this role is for you!
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Responsibilities
 
 
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Create high-quality 2D animations for game assets, characters, and user interface elements using
 
 Spine and Unity
 
 </li>
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 Integrate animations into
 
 Unity
 
 and collaborate closely with designers, technical artists, and developers
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 Work with the art and product teams to ensure animations enhance gameplay and overall player experience
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 Contribute to the animation pipeline by optimizing assets for performance and quality
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 Share ideas to push our game&rsquo;s animations further and review existing work to ensure continuous improvement
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 Requirements
 
 
 
 
 
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 Minimum
 
 3 years of professional experience
 
 as a 2D Animator in games (mobile preferred)
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 Strong knowledge of
 
 Spine
 
 and moderate knowledge of
 
 Unity
 
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 Solid understanding of animation principles (timing, spacing, squash &amp; stretch, anticipation, etc.)
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 Ability to deliver clean, optimized, game-ready animations
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 Team player mindset with strong communication skills
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 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 Nice to Have
 
 
 
 
 
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 Experience with 2D
 
 VFX
 
 (Unity particle system, shaders, FX animation)
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 Experience in casual or stylized mobile games
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 Familiarity with game pipelines and performance optimization
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 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 Life at Agave Games
 
 
 
 
 
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 Private health insurance
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 All-day meals and healthy snacks at the office, prepared by professional chefs
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 Free access to the on-site gym to support a healthy lifestyle
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 Relocation support is provided when needed
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 Continuous learning and professional development opportunities
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 Fun and inclusive team events and activities
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 Centrally located office in Istanbul with easy access to public transportation
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 </ul>
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Spyke Games

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 About Spyke Games
 
 
 
 
 
 
 We are a leading mobile gaming company founded by gaming veterans who have built and scaled massive gaming businesses for the past decade.
 
 
 
 
 
 We want to build the next generation of mobile game franchises to be played by millions of people around the globe for years. We are bringing together the smartest, the most talented and &lsquo;fun to work with&rsquo; group of people united around this single mission. Fostered with team spirit and collaboration, we strive to create a passionate, energetic and eager to learn &ldquo;geek&rdquo; culture focused on games.
 
 
 
 
 
 We&rsquo;re looking for a talented
 
 2D Animator
 
 , responsible for creating realistic and highly stylized animations for a new mobile game that will be played by millions of people around the world. In this role, you will be working in a fast-paced, hyper-growth environment with some of the most creative minds in the industry. As a 2D Game Animator, you will be working closely with Artists and Engineers to bring game items (such as characters, backgrounds and game assets) to life in a 2-Dimension game environment. Alongside our games, you will be growing as an artist and as a team.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Job Responsibilities
 
 
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 <li>
 Creating 2D animations for stylized characters and items
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 Create animations and effects for UI elements and game assets, including icons, pop-ups, buttons, backgrounds, and menus
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 Collaborating with the engineering and technical artistry team in order to create 2D Particle FX in Unity
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 Editing animated assets in Unity and Spine
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 Working together with the team to envision and iterate animations
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 Growing and fostering a user-oriented design culture
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 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 Job Requirements
 
 
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 Experience with bone and spritesheet animation style (especially using Spine)
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 Familiarity with graphic design, fine arts, illustration, or visual arts
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 Good knowledge of digital visualization tools (i.e. Spine, After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator)
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 Unity work experience or ability to undergo Unity training. Knowledge in writing shaders and scripts in Unity is a big plus.
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 Basic skills necessary to make modifications of game assets
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 Knowledge of processes, pipelines, and best practices for 2D animation production
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 A keen eye for color harmonies, lighting, perspective, and materials
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 Process and methods for optimizing assets for mobile device
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 </ul>
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