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Senior 2D Animator (Unity) - Character & Asset Specialist

5 Days ago • 5 Years + • Animation

Job Summary

Job Description

GameDuell seeks a Senior 2D Animator (Unity) to lead the creation of captivating character and asset animations for mobile and casual social games. Responsibilities include designing and executing high-quality animations within Unity, mentoring junior artists, collaborating with cross-functional teams to understand player behavior and adapt animations accordingly, developing animation guidelines, creating storyboards and animatics, and overseeing the animation pipeline. The ideal candidate will possess 5+ years of professional experience in 2D animation for games, expertise in Unity's animator and timeline, proficiency in industry-standard software (Spine, Adobe Animate, etc.), and strong leadership skills.
Must have:
  • 5+ years 2D animation experience (games)
  • Expert in Unity's animator & timeline
  • Proficient in Spine, Adobe Animate, etc.
  • Character & asset animation skills
  • Rigging, bones, mesh expertise
  • Storyboarding & animatic creation
  • Leadership & mentoring abilities
Good to have:
  • UI design experience
  • Classic animation education
Perks:
  • Creative freedom
  • Collaborative environment
  • Berlin Mitte office with amenities
  • Flexible work model
  • Company events
  • Charity donation matching
  • Eco-friendly and socially responsible company

Job Details

We are seeking an experienced Senior 2D Animator (Unity) (f/m/d*) to drive the development of captivating animations for our mobile and casual social games. As a senior member of our team, you’ll collaborate with passionate artists, game designers, and developers to establish the process and style of animating our characters and assets. Your role is pivotal in bringing our stunning art to life in new, dynamic ways and ensuring that animations align with our games’ creative vision as well as our players' behaviors and preferences.

At GameDuell, our dedication to crafting high-quality games and delivering top-tier player experiences has made us one of the largest cross-platform game communities since 2003, with a diverse portfolio of over 40 casual online skill games and more than 130 million players worldwide.

Tasks

Your tasks

  • Lead the creation of character and asset animations directly in Unity, utilizing the animator and timeline
  • Design and execute high-quality animations that enhance gameplay, ensuring they are fluid and visually appealing
  • Mentor and guide other artists, providing feedback and fostering growth within the team
  • Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to understand player behavior, adapting animations to suit user preferences and feedback
  • Develop, document, and refine animation guidelines, establishing a cohesive and recognizable style for GameDuell’s future projects
  • Create storyboards and animatics to visualize animation flows before production, setting the standard for quality
  • Oversee the animation pipeline, ensuring seamless integration of animations with the game’s technical and creative requirements
  • Take ownership of animation quality across projects, conducting reviews and implementing improvements where necessary

Requirements

What we expect

  • 5+ years of professional experience in 2D animation, with a focus on character and asset animation for games
  • Very high expertise in animating within Unity using the animator and timeline plus other industry standard software, such as Spine, Adobe Animate, Toon Boom Harmony or Blender
  • A robust portfolio showcasing advanced skills in animating characters, objects, effects, and environments
  • Expert knowledge with rigging, bones and meshes
  • Experience with storyboarding, layout design, and communicating complex movement ideas visually
  • Familiarity with industry-standard graphic design tools, including Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and the full Adobe Creative Suite
  • Proven ability to lead projects, mentor junior team members, and drive creative initiatives

A plus:

  • Experience in UI design, including creating screen layouts in Photoshop and implementing them within Unity
  • Classic animation education for films and cartoons as you could do “acting with a pencil”

Benefits

What we offer

At GameDuell, we’re more than just a workplace - we’re a creative community. Here’s what’s in it for you:

  • Creative Freedom: Shape the animation style for millions of players and bring your artistic vision to life
  • Collaborative Vibe: Join a friendly, international art team that thrives on innovation and creativity
  • Inspiring Space: Work in our Berlin Mitte office, with its vibrant atmosphere, sunny rooftop, free drinks, fresh fruit, and plenty of room for fun (pool table, table tennis, weekly Art Hours)
  • Flexible Work: Hybrid model with the freedom to organize your schedule
  • Shared Success: From BBQs and game nights to summer parties, we celebrate together
  • Starting: We are excited to welcome you on board as soon as possible, in full-time, part-time, or also freelance possible

We are an ecological and socially sustainable company and have our very own “Green Team” where you can make an impact and actively implement ideas and participate in initiatives to help protect our environment and for charity. As a games community, we take our social responsibility seriously. We are co-founders of the “Leaders for Climate Action” and have committed ourselves to being climate responsible.

  • We pay attention to environmental friendly and resource-efficient standards when purchasing our office and food supplies
  • We match your charity donations
  • Social responsibility begins with each of us. Our corporate culture is characterized by mutual trust and respect. Our open and international team welcomes and respects diversity

Contact us

Say "hello" to our recruiter Caro!

We believe that great games are made by passionate people, and we’d love to get to know you beyond just your skills. Share what drives your creativity and what excites you about animation. If you’re ready to bring your passion for games, especially board and card games, to an inspiring environment, send us your CV and portfolio with the subject ‘Senior 2D Animator (Unity)*’. We can’t wait to get to know you!

*GameDuell appreciates diverse perspectives and backgrounds, and promotes equal opportunities and an inclusive working environment in which every team member is valued. Any terms referring to people are valid for all genders whether male, female, or diverse.

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About The Company

GameDuell – Bringing people together to have a good time with games

The passion for creating high-quality games and the focus on a superior customer experience have made GameDuell one of the largest cross-platform games communities in the world. Since 2003, more than 130 million players have played with us.

GameDuell offers a broad portfolio of over 40 casual online skill games on the popular game site www.gameduell.com, mostly developed in-house, such as Fluffy, Bubble Speed, Jungle Jewels and game classics like Hearts, Solitaire, and Spider. We are expanding strongly across different platforms and also offer many of our community card and board games on social networks and mobile devices. Further information on https://inside.gameduell.com.

 

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Company name: GameDuell GmbH

Main office location: Berlin, Deutschland

Commercial registry: District of Berlin-Charlottenburg, HRB Nr. 90891

VAT registration no.: DE 813829498, Tax reference no.: 30 / 300 / 31448

Managing Directors

Kai Bolik and Boris Wasmuth

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