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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
 
 
 <ul>
 <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
 </li>
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 Collaborating with the engineering and technical artistry team in order to create 2D Particle FX in Unity
 </li>
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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
 
 
 <ul>
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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)
 </li>
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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.
 </li>
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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
 </li>
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 A keen eye for color harmonies, lighting, perspective, and materials
 </li>
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 Process and methods for optimizing assets for mobile device
 </li>
 </ul>
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2D Animator

Dream Games

<div>
 
 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
 
 
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Creating animations that are both fluid and responsive in Unity and Spine
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 Controlling the quality and optimization of animation assets
 </li>
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 Continually iterating and improving animations that are consistent with the overall game
 </li>
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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
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 Requirements
 
 
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 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
 </li>
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 Passion for video games and game development
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 Familiarity with art production and pipelines
 </li>
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 Appreciation and understanding of teamwork
 </li>
 </ul>
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Agave Games

<div>
 
 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>
 <li>
 Integrate animations into
 
 Unity
 
 and collaborate closely with designers, technical artists, and developers
 </li>
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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
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 Requirements
 
 
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Minimum
 
 3 years of professional experience
 
 as a 2D Animator in games (mobile preferred)
 </li>
 <li>
 Strong knowledge of
 
 Spine
 
 and moderate knowledge of
 
 Unity
 
 </li>
 <li>
 Solid understanding of animation principles (timing, spacing, squash &amp; stretch, anticipation, etc.)
 </li>
 <li>
 Ability to deliver clean, optimized, game-ready animations
 </li>
 <li>
 Team player mindset with strong communication skills
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 Nice to Have
 
 
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Experience with 2D
 
 VFX
 
 (Unity particle system, shaders, FX animation)
 </li>
 <li>
 Experience in casual or stylized mobile games
 </li>
 <li>
 Familiarity with game pipelines and performance optimization
 </li>
 </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
 </li>
 </ul>
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Alpaka Games

<div>
 
 🌟 Who We Are:
 
 
 
 Alpaka Games is a self-publisher mobile game studio. We're combining creativity and agility to build top-quality games in the hybrid-casual action space. Our goal is to create innovative game experiences that stand out, blending unique mechanics with seamless production.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 👾 Who You Are:
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 
 Creative Visionary
 
 
 &ndash; You dream in game mechanics, immersive worlds, and stories.
 
 </li>
 <li>
 
 Business-Minded Gamer
 
 
 &ndash; You balance creativity with data, core mechanics, and industry insights.
 
 </li>
 <li>
 
 Player-First Mindset
 
 
 &ndash; You design experiences that players love and return to.
 
 </li>
 <li>
 
 Proactive
 
 
 &ndash; You anticipate challenges, take initiative, and strive for improvement.
 
 </li>
 <li>
 
 Fun Team Enthusiast
 
 
 &ndash; You bring positivity to game design and teamwork.
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 🚀 What You&rsquo;ll Do:
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 
 Lead UI/UX art direction
 
 
 &ndash; Define and maintain a cohesive, visually compelling style.
 
 </li>
 <li>
 
 Reference UIs: Survivor.IO, Archero, Zombie Waves&nbsp;
 
 </li>
 <li>
 
 Design user-friendly elements
 
 
 &ndash; Create menus, buttons, icons, and HUDs for mobile games.
 
 </li>
 <li>
 
 Collaborate effectively
 
 
 &ndash; Work with other game artists and developers to align visuals with project vision.
 
 </li>
 <li>
 
 Develop mockups and prototypes
 
 
 &ndash; Communicate design ideas clearly.
 
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 UI Atlas management &ndash; Maintain a cohesive library of UI assets for consistency.
 
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 Optimize assets
 
 
 &ndash; Ensure performance and scalability across devices.
 
 </li>
 <li>
 
 Leverage AI tools
 
 
 &ndash; Integrate advancements to enhance 2D asset creation.
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 🔧 What We Require:
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 
 2D artist experience
 
 
 &ndash; Proven track record in mobile game development.
 
 </li>
 <li>
 
 Digital illustration skills
 
 
 &ndash; Proficient in Figma, Photoshop, Illustrator, and Procreate.
 
 </li>
 <li>
 
 Unity expertise
 
 
 &ndash; Skilled in integrating and optimizing 2D assets on Unity
 
 </li>
 <li>
 
 UI/UX design
 
 
 &ndash; Experienced in creating UI elements for mobile games.
 
 </li>
 <li>
 
 AI knowledge
 
 
 &ndash; Advanced understanding and use of AI tools for 2D asset creation.
 
 </li>
 <li>
 
 Strong portfolio
 
 
 &ndash; Demonstrates 2D artwork, including characters, environments, props, and UI designs.
 
 </li>
 <li>
 
 Team player
 
 
 &ndash; Excellent collaboration and communication skills.
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 👍
 
 
 Nice to Have
 
 
 :
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 
 2D animation
 
 
 &ndash; Familiar with Spine, After Effects, or Unity Animator.
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 🦙 Why Join Alpaka Games?
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 
 Be part of a startup where
 
 
 your ideas matter
 
 
 and contribute directly to our success.
 
 </li>
 <li>
 
 Work with a
 
 
 talented, experienced team
 
 
 that&rsquo;s obsessed with making innovative games.
 
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 <li>
 
 Enjoy a culture that encourages
 
 
 creativity, collaboration, and fun.
 
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 Competitive salary, stock options, employee benefits and opportunities for career growth.
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 ﻿
 
 
 
 
 
 This position will
 
 
 
 require a case-study
 
 
 
 during the final stage of the hiring process.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
</div>

UI Artist

Good Job Games

<div>
 
 
 
 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
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Developing character and object animations using Spine and Autodesk Maya
 </li>
 <li>
 Creating 3D character animation for marketing creative assets and videos
 </li>
 <li>
 Crafting dynamic and visually stunning particle effects 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>
 Proficiency in Spine, Photoshop and Autodesk Maya
 </li>
 <li>
 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.
 
 
</div>

3D Animator, Marketing

<div>
 
 
 
 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>
 <li>
 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.
 
 
</div>

2D Animator, Studio

Rollic

<div>
 
 Rollic is an Istanbul-based game developer and publisher.
 
 
 Founded in 2019 and acquired in October 2020 by Zynga, who joined the Take-Two roof as of May 2022.
 
 
 Rollic has over 2.8 billion downloads across its diverse portfolio of games and, thanks to an intensive development process utilizing a massive test pipeline, has a steady cadence of globally hit titles such as
 
 Color Block Jam,
 
 
 Twisted Tangle, Power Slap, Seat Away, Screw Jam, Tangle Master 3D, High Heels!, and Fill the Fridge!,
 
 all of which have gained millions of downloads worldwide within a few months after their release.
 
 
 
 
 
 Discover our perks and benefits:
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Competitive salary to help you reach your highest potential
 </li>
 <li>
 Meal compensation
 </li>
 <li>
 Relocation support to Istanbul
 </li>
 <li>
 State-of-the-art equipment in your welcome package
 </li>
 <li>
 Gaming room &amp; lounge area to relax and recharge
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 <li>
 A pet-friendly office where your furry friends are welcome
 </li>
 <li>
 Gym area in the Rollic office
 </li>
 <li>
 Private health insurance
 </li>
 <li>
 24/7 online well-being &amp; mental health support
 </li>
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 Learning &amp; development via Take-Two&rsquo;s employee program
 </li>
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 A chance to take responsibility and improve your skills continuously.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 We are looking for Game Manager;
 
 
 
 
 
 Main Responsibilities;
 
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Working together with Rollic&rsquo;s studio partners for key processes such as Ideation, execution, and game design on Hybrid &ndash; Casual game development;
 </li>
 <li>
 Onboarding and coaching studios on all aspects of their games;
 </li>
 <li>
 Creating Data analysis to monitor and report on the performance of the promotions and events and their impact on KPIs;
 </li>
 <li>
 Testing the product by presenting QA plan to ensure the quality of the game update cycle with dedication and precision;
 </li>
 <li>
 Coming up with new ideas and improving practices to advance retention, engagement, and monetization of our game audience;
 </li>
 <li>
 Developing a comprehensive in-game event strategy;
 </li>
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 Generating new game ideas, brainstorming for the most innovative ideas with studio partners, and making sure the execution of prototypes is excellent to meet Rollic's quality and quantity standards;
 </li>
 <li>
 Managing a certain level of statistics to lead LiveOps of responsible
 
 live games and to improve retention, engagement, and monetization KPIs;
 
 </li>
 <li>
 
 Building a trustworthy relationship with Rollic&rsquo;s studio partners as s/he will control a prototype's whole life cycle from ideation to scaling;
 
 </li>
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 Reviewing competing games to stay on top of the market trends in in-game marketing.
 
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 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 Desired Skills and Qualifications;
 
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Bachelor's degree with project management thesis or similar;
 </li>
 <li>
 Strong interest and passion for gaming; knowledge of mobile games is a must;
 </li>
 <li>
 Digital Game Design process knowledge is a big plus.
 </li>
 <li>
 Product management knowledge is a big plus.
 </li>
 <li>
 Excellent speaking and verbal English skills;
 </li>
 <li>
 Great communication skills, effective listening, and pioneer mindset;
 </li>
 <li>
 Data management skills;
 </li>
 <li>
 Interest in gaming trends, creative mindset, and
 </li>
 <li>
 Ability to express himself/herself briefly and effectively.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
</div>

Game Manager

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