game animator

Softurge Services

Duties you'll be entrusted with:<ul><li>Design and create high-quality 2D/3D graphics, characters, and environments for games.</li><li>Develop smooth and expressive animations for characters, objects, and visual effects.</li><li>Work with game designers and developers to ensure seamless integration of animations into gameplay.</li><li>Optimize graphics and animations for performance across various devices and platforms.</li><li>Create UI animations and visual effects that enhance user experience.</li><li>Stay updated with industry trends, tools, and best practices in game art and animation.</li></ul>Requirements:<ul><li>Proven experience as a Game Animator in the gaming industry.</li><li>Proficiency in industry-standard tools such as Adobe After Effects, Spine, Blender, Maya, 3ds Max, or Unity/Unreal Engine animation tools.</li><li>Strong understanding of animation principles, rigging, and motion dynamics.</li><li>Experience with sprite-based animations, skeletal animations, and 3D rigging.</li><li>Knowledge of optimizing assets for game performance.</li><li>Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and collaborate with cross-functional teams.</li><li>Strong portfolio showcasing game graphics and animation work.</li></ul>Job Types: Full-time, PermanentPay: &#8377;50,000.00 - &#8377;80,000.00 per monthBenefits:<ul><li>Work from home</li></ul>Work Location: Remote

Game Animator

2D Game Animator

QDStaff

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 This
 
 Las Vegas&nbsp;
 
 studio and creator of some of the leading iGames in the world including a recent EGR Game of the Year finalist is hiring a
 
 Mobile Game 2d Animator.
 
 
 The VFX artist (technical designer) takes input from the creative design illustration team, animates and delivers to development, working closely with both communities to build efficient animations to work inside mobile games.
 
 
 
 You will be responsible for creating:
 
 
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 Various Game mockups
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 Particles / Animations / Visual FXs for the game
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 Assisting creatives in drawing game elements.
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 Building out optimized game ready assets from concepts
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 Working closely with developers ensuring concepts are achievable.
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 As a Technical Designer you will assist with project scheduling providing accurate time estimations for the expected work. As the bridge between illustration and development you will often be tasked with working on multiple projects across multiple teams. This requires you to have quick turnaround times and strong problem-solving skills as to not become overwhelmed.
 
 
 
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 Highly proficient at Adobe After Effects
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 Experienced in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator&ZeroWidthSpace;
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 Spine or rigging experience
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 Optimizing Files for Production
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 2D art production
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 Qualifications :
 
 
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 Degree/Diploma in Graphic Design / Game Art &amp; Design / Game Development
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 Years of work experience commensurate with job level - roughly Junior 0-2 yrs, Mid 3-10 yrs, Snr 5+ yrs
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 Work experience in Gaming, Design, Marketing, Advertising, Publishing or Animation field.
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 High degree of experience and understanding of Adobe Creative Suite.
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 HTML knowledge nice to have.
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 &ZeroWidthSpace;Strong Problem-Solving skills
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 Ability to take direction and work independently
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 Ability to learn new programs/processes quickly
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 Ability to take input and make changes in a timely manner
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 Benefits:
 
 
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 All benefits begin and are vested immediately.
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 Zero deductible health care coverage
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 30 days sick time
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 17 days vacation, 5 days off paid Christmas to New Year's and Federal holidays
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 4% 401k match
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 Up to 25% bonus paid quarterly&nbsp;based personal and game team performance
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 Location:
 
 
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 This role is based is in Las Vegas, NV
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 It is in-office 5 days per week
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 Relocation expenses are paid
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 All applications must be accompanied by portfolio images or website portfolio link. Applicants should expect to take a basic skills test as part of the interview process.
 
 
 
 
 About the company:
 
 
 
 Join a team that values people and loves gaming. No TPS reports, guaranteed!
 
 
 This award winning four studio software engineering company is quickly becoming known as a leading creative developer of online mobile casino games. With no legacy or corporate entity to serve, this company is embracing leading technologies to deliver new and innovative experiences. Their customers are shifting work from other studios to them as their games are achieving faster market penetration, higher user satisfaction and superior quality. They recruit for attitude and aptitude. They believe the right people will employ their passion for gaming to create great product with minimal supervision/overhead which is the inspiration behind their small distributed studio approach to growth. You owe it to yourself to see this amazing alternative to corporate and indie game development.
 
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 About QDStaff
 
 
 
 QDStaff is North America's leading talent source for award-winning video game companies.
 
 
 We rotate job postings on platforms which sometimes causes jobs to appear closed when they are removed. Consult our careers page at https://www.qdstaff.com/careers to get access to this role and similar great opportunities.
 
 
 Follow us on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/qdstaff/
 
 
 Visit us at https://www.qdstaff.com
 
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Mobile Game 2d Animator

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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 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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 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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2D Animator

Blizzard Entertainment

<div>Team Name:
Overwatch<h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
Job Title:</h2>
Senior Animator - Overwatch 2 | Irvine, CA<h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
Requisition ID:</h2>
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Job Description:</h2>
Your mission
Are you ready to join the Overwatch team and make an impact? We're seeking a skilled Senior Animator for Overwatch 2, a full-time role based in Irvine, CA.
Your mission: bring characters to life with your animation skills, collaborate with designers and engineers, and innovate our animation pipeline. Showcase your talent with a demo reel, and let's create something extraordinary together.
If you're passionate about animation and eager to contribute to an iconic game, we want to hear from you!
This role is anticipated to be a hybrid work position, with some work on-site and some work-from-home. The home studio for this role is Irvine, CA. 
 
Responsibilities<ul><li>
Envision and craft animations for real-time game assets, including hero style guides and prototypes for earlier visualization.</li><li>
Collaborate with artists, designers, and engineers to ensure assets meet gameplay and technical needs.</li><li>
Work with the lead animator and other team members to evolve our tools and pipeline.</li><li>
Actively participate in team art discussions, critiques, and reviews as part of the larger Overwatch team.</li></ul> 
Requirements<ul><li>
Candidates should have over 8 years of experience in game development, explicitly animating characters using Maya or a comparable 3D program.</li><li>
Demonstrate a solid understanding of traditional animation principles and their application to gameplay enhancement.</li><li>
A strong interest in animation and effective communication skills are necessary to work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary art team, bringing characters to life in alignment with the game design vision.</li><li>
Submit a demo reel showcasing proficiency in animating the human bipedal figure and other organic forms.</li></ul>
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The ideal candidate for this position should have experience in shipping a AAA game as an animator and demonstrate proficiency in an engine equivalent to Unreal. Additionally, expertise in one or more related disciplines&mdash;such as first-person animation, modeling, rigging, VFX, 2D animation, or technical art&mdash;is highly desirable.</li></ul> 
Submission / Portfolio requirements<ul><li>
Submit a resume and an online portfolio showcasing your animation skills (e.g., website, blog, or reel). An animation test may be required during the selection process.</li></ul> 
Your Platform 
Best known for iconic video game universes including Warcraft&reg;, Overwatch&reg;, Diablo&reg;, and StarCraft&reg;, Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. (www.blizzard.com), a division of Activision Blizzard, which was acquired by Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT), is a premier developer and publisher of entertainment experiences. Blizzard Entertainment has created some of the industry&rsquo;s most critically acclaimed and genre-defining games over the last 30 years, with a track record that includes multiple Game of the Year awards. Blizzard Entertainment engages tens of millions of players around the world with titles available on PC via Battle.net&reg;, Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, iOS, and Android. 
Our World 
Activision Blizzard, Inc., is one of the world's largest and most successful interactive entertainment companies and is at the intersection of media, technology and entertainment. We are home to some of the most beloved entertainment franchises including Call of Duty&reg;, World of Warcraft&reg;, Overwatch&reg;, Diablo&reg;, Candy Crush&trade; and Bubble Witch&trade;. Our combined entertainment network delights hundreds of millions of monthly active users in 196 countries, making us the largest gaming network on the planet! 
Our ability to build immersive and innovative worlds is only enhanced by diverse teams working in an inclusive environment. We aspire to have a culture where everyone can thrive in order to connect and engage the world through epic entertainment. We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional and financial well-being for &lsquo;Every World&rsquo; - we&rsquo;ve got our employees covered! 
The videogame industry and therefore our business is fast-paced and will continue to evolve. As such, the duties and responsibilities of this role may be changed as directed by the Company at any time to promote and support our business and relationships with industry partners. 
We love hearing from anyone who is enthusiastic about changing the games industry. Not sure you meet all qualifications? Let us decide! Research shows that women and members of other under-represented groups tend to not apply to jobs when they think they may not meet every qualification, when, in fact, they often do! We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply. 
We are committed to working with and providing reasonable assistance to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you are a disabled individual requiring an accommodation to apply for an open position, please email your request to accommodationrequests@activisionblizzard.com. General employment questions cannot be accepted or processed here. Thank you for your interest. 
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status, among other characteristics.
Rewards
We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional and financial well-being for &lsquo;Every World&rsquo; - we&rsquo;ve got our employees covered! Subject to eligibility requirements, the Company offers comprehensive benefits including:<ul><li>
Medical, dental, vision, health savings account or health reimbursement account, healthcare spending accounts, dependent care spending accounts, life and AD&amp;D insurance, disability insurance;</li><li>
401(k) with Company match, tuition reimbursement, charitable donation matching;</li><li>
Paid holidays and vacation, paid sick time, floating holidays, compassion and bereavement leaves, parental leave;</li><li>
Mental health &amp; wellbeing programs, fitness programs, free and discounted games, and a variety of other voluntary benefit programs like supplemental life &amp; disability, legal service, ID protection, rental insurance, and others;</li><li>
If the Company requires that you move geographic locations for the job, then you may also be eligible for relocation assistance.</li></ul>
Eligibility to participate in these benefits may vary for part time and temporary full-time employees and interns with the Company. You can learn more by visiting https://www.benefitsforeveryworld.com/.
In the U.S., the standard base pay range for this role is $80,800.00 - $149,400.00 Annual. These values reflect the expected base pay range of new hires across all U.S. locations. Ultimately, your specific range and offer will be based on several factors, including relevant experience, performance, and work location. Your Talent Professional can share this role&rsquo;s range details for your local geography during the hiring process. In addition to a competitive base pay, employees in this role may be eligible for incentive compensation. Incentive compensation is not guaranteed. While we strive to provide competitive offers to successful candidates, new hire compensation is negotiable.</div>

Senior Animator - Overwatch 2 | Irvine, CA

Shilpmis

<ul><li>Job Title: 3D Animator</li></ul>Location: Bhatar, Surat, Gujarat Company: ShilpMIS Technologies Pvt Ltd Website: melzo.com | https://anubhav.melzo.com<ul><li>About Us:</li></ul>Melzo (by ShilpMIS Technologies) is an EdTech company building immersive, high-quality educational content and virtual experiences. We leverage 3D, XR, and animation to enhance learning and storytelling for students from Grade 1 to 12 across GSEB and NCERT boards in Gujarati, Hindi, and English mediums.<ul><li>About the Role:</li></ul>We are looking for a creative and skilled 3D Animator to join our design and production team. You will play a key role in developing engaging and visually stunning 3D content for educational videos, explainer animations, AR/VR modules, and game-based learning applications.<ul><li>Key Responsibilities:</li><li>3D Animation Creation &ndash; Create high-quality 3D animations for characters, props, scenes, and environments.</li><li>Integration with Projects &ndash; Collaborate with designers and developers to integrate animations into projects such as games, explainer videos, and AR/VR content.</li><li>Real-Time Optimization &ndash; Ensure animations are optimized for performance in engines like Unity or Unreal Engine.</li><li>Feedback &amp; Revisions &ndash; Iterate and refine animations based on internal reviews and project feedback.</li><li>File Management &amp; Delivery &ndash; Maintain asset libraries and deliver animations in appropriate formats and resolutions.</li></ul><ul><li>Required Skills:</li></ul>Proficiency in Autodesk Maya, Blender, or 3ds Max Solid grasp of animation principles (timing, spacing, anticipation, etc.) Skilled in 3D modeling (organic &amp; hard-surface), UV mapping, and texturing Hands-on experience with rigging and skinning for animation familiarityy with game engines like Unity or Unreal Engine Basic understanding of lighting, rendering, and compositing workflows Ability to interpret creative briefs, scripts, and storyboards into 3D scenes Strong communication and collaboration skills for working across departments<ul><li>Preferred Qualifications:</li></ul>Degree/Diploma in Animation, Multimedia, or related field Experience in gaming, AR/VR, or cinematic animationJob Details: Type: Full-Time Timing: 9:30 AM &ndash; 7:00 PM (Monday to Friday) Salary: Based on experience and skill level<ul><li>Why Join Melzo?</li></ul>Innovate in EdTech &ndash; Bring learning to life through 3D animation and immersive content Work on AR/VR &amp; Gamified Learning Projects Creative Freedom &amp; Collaboration &ndash; Work with a passionate, multi-disciplinary team Build for Impact &ndash; Help students learn better with engaging visual content<ul><li>Apply Now:</li></ul>Send your resume and portfolio/demo reel to hr@melzo.com with the subject: &ldquo;Application &ndash; 3D Animator&rdquo;Job Types: Full-time, PermanentPay: &#8377;22,000.00 - &#8377;30,000.00 per monthBenefits:<ul><li>Leave encashment</li><li>Paid sick time</li><li>Paid time off</li><li>Provident Fund</li></ul>Application Question(s):<ul><li>Are you from Surat?</li></ul>Experience:<ul><li>3D animation: 1 year (Required)</li></ul>Language:<ul><li>English (Preferred)</li></ul>Work Location: In person

3D Artist/Animator

Cypher Games

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 At Cypher Games, animation is the heartbeat of our worlds. We&rsquo;re looking for a passionate
 
 Animator
 
 to transform concepts into dynamic, expressive in-game experiences. From characters and environments to gameplay moments, your work will add depth, style, and emotion that players can feel. If you&rsquo;re excited about shaping the movement, flow, and personality of our games, we&rsquo;d love to have you on our team.
 
 
 
 Responsibilities
 
 
 
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 Develop and create in-game animations, collaborating closely with Art and Product teams from concept to final production
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 Design and animate 2D assets, including characters, environments, textures, and more, to bring compelling visuals to life
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 Oversee the animation pipeline, ensuring integration into the game aligns with quality standards and gameplay experience
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 Keep up-to-date with new trends in animation and game art, sharing insights and suggestions to enhance our projects
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 Contribute innovative ideas for game design, visual features, and user experience improvements
 
 
 
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 Bachelor's degree in Animation, Arts, or related field, or equivalent professional experience in game animation
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 Proficiency with Spine &amp; Unity, and similar tools
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 Strong understanding of animation principles, with an excellent eye for detail, timing, and movement
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 Knowledge of color theory, lighting, and composition, with the ability to create animations that fit the game&rsquo;s visual style
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 A proactive team player with excellent communication and collaboration skills, driven to contribute to a dynamic creative environment
 
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Animator

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