Scopely - Sr. 2D Animator

2D Animator is needed in Bengaluru, India.

Client: Scopely

Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Contract: Full-time, Full-time, Full-time

Job Description

Scopely is looking for a Senior 2D Animator to join our GSN Casino team in Bangalore on a hybrid basis. At Scopely, we care deeply about what we do and want to inspire play, every day. Our global team of game lovers is developing, publishing, and innovating the mobile games industry, connecting millions of players worldwide. The GSN Casino team is home to slots, bingo, cards, and more, working on incredible games alongside the best in the business.

What You Will Do:

• Create stunning, fun, quirky and engaging animations, including expressive 2D character animations and prop animations.
• Create entertaining game transitions and comprehensive gameplay flows/choreographies, as well as particle effects using Spine Animator and Adobe Animate software.
• Collaborate with the team to ensure animations align with the project’s vision and goals.
• Utilize knowledge of anatomy and movement to bring characters to life, focusing on detail and physical accuracy.
• Develop and modify animations based on feedback from team members and stakeholders.
• Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies to enhance 2D animations.
• Understand the game’s story and communicate technical and artistic constraints to the team.
• Anticipate and resolve potential conflicts or production issues and recommend solutions.
• Motivate team members and act as a mentor in technical and artistic aspects.

Requirements

• 8+ years of overall industry experience with 5+ years of specialized animation experience.
• Excellent knowledge of Spine & Adobe Animate.
• Good knowledge of Adobe Photoshop.
• Unity knowledge (animations and particle effects) is a huge plus.
• Adept at both character and particle animations.
• Strong understanding of animation principles and fundamentals (timing, weight, staging).
• Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize work in context of timescales and quality requirements.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• A holistic view of product improvement opportunities.
• Proactive attitude towards self-improvement and qualifications.
• Knowledge sharing attitude and ability to coach less experienced individuals.
• Fluent in English with very good artistic skills.
• Experience in the gaming industry is an advantage.
• Understanding and experience of 3D animation is a plus.

Please include a portfolio or links to examples of your work in the application.