Playtika
Overview
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Playtika (NASDAQ: PLTK) is focused on delivering immersive experiences for millions of players worldwide, using cutting-edge technologies to craft engaging games. We are a growing, publicly traded company with a diverse portfolio of award-winning games, including top-performing casual and social casino titles.
Responsibilities
- Demonstrate a solid understanding of the principles of animation, with a high level of quality and polish in your work
- Animate characters, environments, UI and FX assets in various styles
- Show great timing and dynamic key poses; contribute to visual storytelling
- Create animations that are aesthetically pleasing and appropriate for the game’s subject and art style
- Collaborate with the Animation Lead/Art Lead/Director to identify animated content needed for game design
- Adjust animations based on feedback to achieve high quality
- Manage time efficiently with a high degree of accountability and minimal instruction
- Work independently to create high-caliber animation for projects that may not be explicitly defined in advance
- Understand technical aspects of graphics such as rendering, performance, streaming, and memory management
- Lead professional discussions within the domain/team
Requirements
- 3+ years of experience as a staff Animator in the Gaming industry
- Strong understanding of animation processes and technical competence
- Ability to independently generate ideas and animations for all aspects of the product
- Strong character animation skills
- Strong Visual Effects animation skills
- High proficiency in Spine 2D
- Knowledge of After Effects (and Trapcode Particular) is a plus
- Proficiency with Photoshop
- Willingness/ability to learn and adapt to new software quickly
- Portfolio required: include a link to your portfolio with your resume; applications without a portfolio may not be considered
Nice to have
- Experience preparing animation files for game engines
- Experience with GDevelop or Unity
- Experience with creating real-time particles
Benefits
- Biweekly pay via direct deposit
- Annual bonus plan
- Health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance (mostly company-paid)
- Learning platform (Campus), gym memberships, events, and perks
- PTO includes vacation, sick time, and 11 paid holidays (accrual varies by state)
- 6 additional long weekends throughout the year
- Leaves of absence for family, medical, military, jury duty, bereavement, and more
- One special vacation day during your birthday month
- Flexible working hours and company-sponsored social events
- Work permit assistance for employees
- Corporate celebrations, team-building activities, and fun events
- 401(k) plan with 100% match up to 3%
- Hybrid work setup: 2 days remote, 3 days in the Vegas office (Green Valley Ranch, Henderson)
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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