Spark Universe

Senior Animator

Minecraft Artist

Spark Universe is seeking a Senior Animator to create expressive, high-quality animations for leading Minecraft Marketplace projects, enjoyed by millions. You will join a team of passionate Minecraft enthusiasts, focusing on delivering high-impact animations that enhance character personality and gameplay. Responsibilities include refining animations through feedback, testing in-game, identifying and addressing animation-related issues, and proactive communication and collaboration across disciplines to ensure smooth production and unforgettable game releases.

<p class="my-4 text-gray-700 leading-relaxed">Spark Universe is a group of passionate and creative minds focused on developing unique content in the world of Minecraft. Since our inception in 2017, we've evolved from a close-knit group of friends creating content for Minecraft into a globally recognized organization. We take immense pride in the quality and impact of our work across both versions of Minecraft, and our continued commitment to excellence and innovation in the Minecraft community. Our growth from a group of friends to an established organization with employees worldwide has enabled us to undertake larger and more exciting projects over the years.</p><p class="my-4 text-gray-700 leading-relaxed">----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------</p><p class="my-4 text-gray-700 leading-relaxed"><strong>Please note that although the role is listed as being in Germany, it is open to candidates from any country.</strong></p><p class="my-4 text-gray-700 leading-relaxed">----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------</p><p class="my-4 text-gray-700 leading-relaxed">We’re seeking to craft expressive, high-quality animations for leading Minecraft Marketplace projects enjoyed by millions of players! You’ll join a team of passionate Minecraft enthusiasts working to bring highly polished animations to our productions to ensure that every game we release is truly unforgettable.</p><h2 class="text-2xl md:text-3xl font-bold mt-10 mb-4 border-b pb-2 text-gray-800">What you will do…</h2><ul class="list-disc list-inside my-5 pl-5 space-y-2 text-gray-700"><li class="leading-relaxed">Deliver high-impact animations that enhance character personality and gameplay feel</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Actively refine animations through feedback, pushing for consistency and polish across every project</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Test animations in-game and advocate for improvements when timing or responsiveness can be elevated</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Spot animation-related issues early and work across departments to ensure they’re addressed quickly and effectively</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Engage in task-related meetings with thoughtful input that moves discussions forward</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Communicate proactively with teammates and collaborate across disciplines to keep production flowing smoothly</li></ul><h2 class="text-2xl md:text-3xl font-bold mt-10 mb-4 border-b pb-2 text-gray-800">Within 1 month, you will…</h2><ul class="list-disc list-inside my-5 pl-5 space-y-2 text-gray-700"><li class="leading-relaxed">Complete onboarding and gain a clear understanding of our mission, values, and production processes</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Become familiar with company policies and best practices</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Build relationships across departments to get a feel for how we collaborate</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Learn our internal workflow and animation pipeline</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Get comfortable with our core tools (Blockbench, GitLab, Linear, Notion, Minecraft, etc.)</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Begin creating animations that match the style and tone of the project</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Begin to gain and understanding of the Minecraft Marketplace ecosystem</li></ul><h2 class="text-2xl md:text-3xl font-bold mt-10 mb-4 border-b pb-2 text-gray-800">Within 3 months, you will…</h2><ul class="list-disc list-inside my-5 pl-5 space-y-2 text-gray-700"><li class="leading-relaxed">Consistently deliver top-quality animations that enhance the world and elevate gameplay moments</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Confidently use Blockbench and all production tools to work efficiently and independently</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Test animations in-game and suggest refinements to improve feel, timing, or implementation</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Proactively sync with other departments (design, dev, art) when animation work impacts their areas</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Take initiative in scheduling quick check-ins or async reviews when needed to keep progress unblocked</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Participate in weekly meetings as an active contributor, sharing updates and insights</li></ul><h2 class="text-2xl md:text-3xl font-bold mt-10 mb-4 border-b pb-2 text-gray-800">Within 6 months, you will…</h2><ul class="list-disc list-inside my-5 pl-5 space-y-2 text-gray-700"><li class="leading-relaxed">Be a go-to animator on the team, trusted to handle complex or high-visibility animation tasks</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Maintain a steady output of polished, expressive animations at a rapid and reliable pace</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Anticipate animation needs ahead of time and propose improvements to characters, interactions, or gameplay moments</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Collaborate closely with other departments to ensure animations integrate smoothly across the full production pipeline</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Help refine internal workflows or documentation when you spot opportunities to improve the process</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Confidently provide feedback to other animators or departments when animation quality or consistency can be elevated</li></ul><h2 class="text-2xl md:text-3xl font-bold mt-10 mb-4 border-b pb-2 text-gray-800">Requirements</h2><ul class="list-disc list-inside my-5 pl-5 space-y-2 text-gray-700"><li class="leading-relaxed">Proven experience collaborating within a professional team environment inside or outside of Minecraft</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Proven experience collaborating within a professional team environment</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Excellent written and verbal communication skills</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Strong ability to understand tasks and execute them independently</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Bonus: Experience implementing animations directly in-game</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Bonus: Familiarity with function-based animation systems</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Bonus: Basic coding or scripting knowledge</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Bonus: Knowledge of the Minecraft community or Minecraft Marketplace</li></ul><p class="my-4 text-gray-700 leading-relaxed">If you don’t see yourself fully reflected in every job requirement listed above, we still encourage you to reach out, apply, and tell us more about yourself in your application. Research has shown that women and underrepresented groups often only apply when they feel 100% qualified. We are committed to creating a more equitable, inclusive, and diverse company, and we strongly encourage applicants of all genders, ages, ethnicities, cultures, abilities, sexual orientations, and life experiences to apply.</p><h2 class="text-2xl md:text-3xl font-bold mt-10 mb-4 border-b pb-2 text-gray-800">What we offer</h2><ul class="list-disc list-inside my-5 pl-5 space-y-2 text-gray-700"><li class="leading-relaxed">Flexible working hours.</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Clear career growth and progression opportunities within the company.</li><li class="leading-relaxed">As a contractor: 24€ - 27€ per hour.</li><li class="leading-relaxed">As an Employee in Germany: 19.50€ - 22€ per hour.</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Employment is also available in the UK, Austria, Slovenia. Rate will differ based on local circumstances.</li></ul><h2 class="text-2xl md:text-3xl font-bold mt-10 mb-4 border-b pb-2 text-gray-800">Additional information</h2><ul class="list-disc list-inside my-5 pl-5 space-y-2 text-gray-700"><li class="leading-relaxed">Applicants must be older than 18 years old.</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Commitment of 30-40 hours per week.</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Fully remote.</li></ul>

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