Senior Animator

We are looking for a skilled and creative Senior Animator to join our team on a full-time basis remotely. The candidate should have strong Unity experience to bring the games to life through high-quality 2D animation. In this role, you will be responsible for creating smooth, expressive animations that enhance gameplay, UI, and overall player experience. You will work closely with artists, game designers, and developers to ensure animations align with the game vision, meet technical requirements, and maintain a high visual standard typical of top casual mobile games.

Our Customer is an innovative gaming studio on a mission to create casual games powered by an advanced AI-driven LiveOps platform. Our team is made up of experienced veterans from leading gaming companies such as Playtika, Moon Active, SuperPlay, Papaya, and others. They are driven by a shared desire to move fast, push boundaries, and build great games without unnecessary politics or endless meetings.

Key Responsibilities:

• Create high-quality 2D animations directly in Unity based on existing prefabs and assets.
• Produce UI, gameplay, and character animations based on approved briefs, ensuring strong visual feedback and game feel.
• Work with Unity animation tools, including Animation (legacy), Animator Controllers, Particle Systems, and Spine animation.
• Collaborate closely with developers and designers throughout feature development.
• Contribute to animation pipelines, tooling, and workflow improvements inside Unity.
• Research and stay up to date with industry best practices, visual trends, and technical standards for casual mobile games.
• Ensure organized and efficient workflows within Unity and task management tools such as Asana.
• Maintain consistent animation quality, performance, and polish across the game.

Requirements:

• At least 3+ years of professional experience working with Unity.
• Strong understanding of animation fundamentals, including timing, spacing, weight, and flow.
• Proven experience creating 2D animations in Unity.
• Experience working with the Unity Particle System.
• Experience animating 2D UI flows and transitions.
• Familiarity with the quality bar and animation style common in casual mobile games.
• English — upper intermediate or higher

What's in it for you:

• Fully remote work with flexible hours to support work-life balance.
• Competitive salary and equity options in a growing studio.
• Opportunities for professional growth in a veteran-led team.
• The chance to shape hit games that bring joy to millions of players worldwide.