2D Animator

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 also includes Cubic Games, Royal Ark, Game Gears and Light Hour Games 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 2D Animator to join the team of talented specialists working on our flagship project, Hero Wars: Dominion Era. You will create animations for UI and environmental elements, as well as develop VFX in Spine and Unity.

If you're interested in contributing to the creation of high-quality animation, optimizing processes, and shaping the project's growth, we’d love to meet you!

What you’ll be doing

• Creating high-quality UI animations and VFX in Spine and Unity
• Importing, setting up, and integrating animations into Unity
• Assisting colleagues with technical and organizational tasks related to Unity and the animation pipeline
• Creating and updating guides and documentation, recording solutions, and ensuring their adoption within the team
• Participating in troubleshooting, refactoring, and improving the existing pipeline
• Collaborating closely with developers, UI/UX designers, game designers, and artists

We hope that you have

• 2–3 years of experience working on game projects
• Strong Unity skills: working with scenes, setting up UI elements, exporting and integrating animations, proficiency with particle systems
• Solid experience with Spine, including effects
• Proven ability to create and polish UI animations, transitions, pop-ups, and similar elements
• Experience working with Git

Nice to have

• Proficiency in Adobe Animate

What we offer

• HealthcareMedical 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 balanceWe 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.
• SportsYou can choose various sports activities like yoga, football, and volleyball in our official locations.
• Relocation supportA relocation package is available for you if you decide to join us in one of our official locations.
• Skills improvementLet'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.
• Community & ESGWe 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 Cyprus, Armenia and Kazakhstan or remotely.