UI Animator

8 Months ago • 8 Years +

Frontend Development

Job Description

As a UI Animator at Nexters' Hero Wars Alliance team, you'll craft engaging animations and VFX for game interfaces using Unity. Responsibilities include creating interface animations and VFX in Unity, utilizing the Particle System and Spine workflow, and collaborating with designers and art directors to meet quality and deadline requirements. You'll leverage your expertise in UI dynamics and knowledge of competitor game trends to enhance user interaction and the overall game experience. The role involves working with shaders and proficiency in Spine animations is a plus.

Good To Have:

Experience in Spine animations

Must Have:

Solid understanding of UI dynamics
Unity animation & effects expertise (Particle System)
Knowledge of competitor game trends
Spine workflow familiarity
Shader proficiency

Perks:

Healthcare (medical & dental)
Paid vacation & sick leave
Remote work option
Office locations in Cyprus, Armenia, & Kazakhstan
Sports activities (yoga, football, volleyball)
Relocation support
Language courses (English, Greek, Armenian)
Game jams, hackathons, conferences
Company events

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About Nexters
Nexters is an international game development company that strives to introduce the joy of core gaming experiences to casual players. In 2021 we went public and listed on the NASDAQ (GDEV). Nexters is part of the GDEV holding, which includes not only Nexters, but also Cubic Games, Royal Ark, Game Gears studios. Our people work worldwide from offices in Cyprus, Armenia, and Kazakhstan or remotely. We want brilliant professionals who love building great games in a team with one of the best cultures.
About your role
We are looking for an experienced UI Animator to strengthen our Hero Wars Alliance team. You will create animations and effects to make game interfaces more dynamic and enhance user interaction.
What you’ll be doing
Creating interface animations in Unity
Developing VFX for interfaces in Unity
Completing tasks from the Game Designer and Leads/Art Director according to the required quality and deadlines
We hope that you have
A solid understanding of UI dynamics
Expertise in creating animations and effects in Unity (Particle System)
Knowledge of competitor game trends and visual style
Familiarity with Spine workflow
Proficiency in working with shaders
Nice to have
Experience in Spine animations
What we offer
Healthcare
Medical care program (including dental service) or medical care compensation are available for you wherever you wish to work. The basic medical care program is also available for your family members if you choose to work from our official locations – Cyprus, Armenia, and Kazakhstan.
Work, life, and balance
We offer a fair amount of paid vacation days and sick leave. You can work at one of our comfortable offices in official locations or from home.
Sports
You can choose various sports activities like yoga, football, and volleyball in our official locations.
Relocation support
A relocation package is available for you if you decide to join us in one of our official locations.
Skills improvement
Let's learn languages: you can visit online English language courses. Greek and Armenian language lessons are available for everyone who works in Cyprus or Armenia. Our company encourages people of Nexters to take part in game jams, hackathons, and relevant conferences and meetups as expert speakers.
Events
Our events are legendary – ask anyone who already works at Nexters. There are strategic sessions, workshops, parties, contests, and other activities every year.
Community & ESG
We are proud of our local communities and support employees’ social initiatives. Dream big, act big: Nexters contribute to gaming’s positive impact on the world, hold a sustainability strategy, and take part in charity projects all over the world.
Work format
In one of the company's offices in Armenia and Kazakhstan or remotely.