2D- Animator (f / m / d)

Zeal Network; Hamburg; Vor Ort; EUR 45.000 - 60.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading company in the online lottery sector seeks a talented animator to create engaging 2D animations and collaborate with frontend developers. Join a dynamic team that values creativity and innovation, offering flexible work arrangements and continuous learning opportunities. Enjoy a supportive work culture with various benefits, including unlimited vacation days and a generous training budget.

Leistungen

Unlimited vacation days

Hybrid work model

Annual training budget of EUR 2500

Quarterly company events

Mobility support (bike leasing)

Fitness & health support

Weekly goodies in home office

Qualifikationen

• Strong animation skills with 2D characters and objects.
• Experience creating VFX animations for games.
• Prior experience in iGaming and casino games industry.

Aufgaben

• Animate 2D characters and game elements using Spine and After Effects.
• Prepare and optimize game assets for frontend integration.
• Act as liaison between art, sound, and frontend teams.

Kenntnisse

Animation

Collaboration

Game Optimization

Version Control

Tools

Spine

After Effects

TexturePacker

GitHub

TypeScript

Visual Studio Code

PixiJS

Jobbeschreibung

ZEAL Network SE is an international listed group of companies that has been creating exciting and entertaining lottery experiences for over 20 years. In Germany, we are the largest provider of online lotteries through our brands LOTTO24 and Tipp24. In Spain, we work with the second largest national lottery ONCE. Through ZEAL Ventures, we are involved in exciting ecommerce startups such as Omaze and DAYMADE. We have 290 employees from various countries who act independently and think in a visionary way. Our corporate culture is characterized by team spirit, empowerment, and high ambition. Together, we have a clear goal: to encourage people to dream.

Tasks

• Animation: Animate 2D characters, visual effects, and game elements using tools such as Spine and After Effects.
• Frontend: Prepare and optimize game assets using TexturePacker for seamless integration into the frontend; collaborate with frontend developers to implement and integrate game assets; support frontend code in TypeScript to enhance interactivity and asset behavior; utilize PixiJS and related libraries to create visually stunning effects.
• Collaboration: Act as the primary liaison between art, sound, and frontend teams; troubleshoot and resolve asset-related issues during development.

What you offer

• Strong animation skills with 2D characters and objects using Spine and After Effects.
• Experience creating VFX animations for games.
• Proficiency with TexturePacker for game asset preparation.
• Knowledge of game optimization techniques for smooth gameplay.
• Experience with GitHub and version control systems.
• Ability to collaborate effectively within a team and bridge art and development disciplines.
• Prior experience in the iGaming and casino games industry.
• Some experience in 3D modeling and animation is a plus.
• Basic knowledge of TypeScript and Visual Studio Code IDE.
• Basic understanding of PixiJS or Phaser3 libraries.

What we offer :

• Work culture: Open, transparent communication and self-responsible work; a culture that values diversity, innovation, and results.
• Flexibility: Spontaneous unlimited vacation days, hybrid work model, and provision of home office equipment.
• Further Education: Annual training budget of EUR 2500 for continuous learning and development.
• Get Together: Quarterly company events such as summer and Christmas parties, hackathons, team events, and Pizza Thursdays.
• Benefits: Support for mobility (Mobiko bike leasing), fitness & health (EGYM Wellpass, Health Days), weekly goodies in home office, and options for extended vacations or working from the beach within the EU.

We look forward to hearing from you!