Senior Unity Animator

2 Hours ago • 3 Years + • Animation

Job Summary

Job Description

Senior Unity Animator needed for mobile game development (slots genre). Responsibilities include creating character and UI animations, visual effects using Unity's Particle System, designing scene transitions, optimizing animations for mobile performance, and working with animation curves, timelines, and Animator Controllers. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of experience, proficiency in Unity, and a strong portfolio showcasing their animation skills. They should be comfortable working under tight deadlines and possess excellent communication skills. Experience with skeletal animation tools (Spine, Dragon Bones), After Effects, and generative AI tools is a plus.
Must have:
  • 3+ years experience
  • Unity proficiency
  • Animation skills (curves, Timeline, Controller)
  • Mobile optimization
  • Photoshop/similar software
  • UI/character animation
  • Visual effects creation
  • Meet deadlines
Good to have:
  • Skeletal animation tools
  • After Effects
  • Shader knowledge
  • Generative AI tools
  • 3D software (mesh/UV)
  • 12 animation principles

Job Details

Job Description

We are looking for a talented Animator to work on mobile games in Unity within the slots genre. Your task will be to breathe life into characters and game elements, adding dynamics and vibrant emotions to the gameplay. You will bring the game world to life through animations and visual effects, making the gaming experience immersive, intuitive, and memorable.

Thanks to the animations and effects you create, the game world will come alive, becoming dynamic and filled with emotion, while every action will appear smooth and natural.

Responsibilities

  • Create animations for UI elements and icons.
  • Develop character animations in Unity, including skeletal animation and the full production cycle (Photoshop preparation, rigging, skinning).
  • Create visual effects in Unity using the Particle System.
  • Design transitions between screens and scenes using animations and visual effects.
  • Create animation demonstrations (sequence chains using Timeline or scripts).
  • Estimate and complete tasks under tight deadlines.
  • Optimize animations for performance.

Requirements

  • At least 3 years of experience in a similar role.
  • A portfolio with examples of work.
  • Proficiency in Unity
  • Working with animation curves (Animation Curves).
  • Creating animations using Unity Timeline.
  • Configuring Animator Controller and animation layers.
  • Setting up animation parameters and triggers.
  • Experience optimizing animations for mobile devices.
  • Proficiency with supporting software and plugins (Photoshop, tk2d, or similar).
  • Ability to work effectively under tight deadlines.
  • Strong communication skills.

Nice to have

  • Experience with skeletal animation tools (Unity 2D Animation, Spine, Dragon Bones).
  • Skills in creating visual effects with After Effects.
  • Experience working with shaders to create visual effects.
  • Knowledge of animation principles (12 basic principles).
  • Skills in generative AI tools (e.g., MidJourney, Stable Diffusion, Runway).
  • Experience with 3D software (mesh and UV preparation for effects).

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About The Company

Murka Games is an international game development company that has been successfully producing social casino and casual games for over a decade. For several years in a row, Murka’s titles were called the most innovative in the category and ranked among top European companies:

• Top Publishers Award of App Annie’s 2021

• EGR Global North America Awards 2021

• Top 15 Social Casino Game Publishers by EKG

In 2019, Murka Games was acquired by the Blackstone Group, one of the world’s largest private equity firms.

Murka Games brings fun and joy to 5 million monthly players in more than 200 countries worldwide.

With ambitious creation plans in the mobile gaming industry, we are actively looking for new talents to join our team.

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