Junior Animator

Aristocrat; Barcelona; Presencial; EUR 25.000 - 35.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading gaming company in Barcelona is seeking a Junior Animator to contribute to creative projects. You will collaborate closely with designers to develop engaging animations and ensure high-quality visuals in gaming products. Candidates should have an Associate's degree in animation or a related field, strong skills in animation tools, and a passion for the gaming industry. This full-time position promises a dynamic environment to grow creatively and professionally.

Formación

• Proven experience with animation tools and techniques, as shown in your portfolio.
• Outstanding abilities in drawing, illustration, and composition are an advantage.
• Knowledge of storyboarding, video production, and 2D/3D animation.

Responsabilidades

• Contribute at all levels of the art production pipeline.
• Maintain organized, layered files and asset storage.
• Develop original 2D and/or 3D animated content and graphics.

Conocimientos

Intermediate-level skills in animation

Proficiency in Photoshop

Experience with Autodesk Maya

Strong English communication skills

Educación

Associate’s degree in art build, animation, or a related field

Herramientas

After Effects

3D modeling software

Descripción del empleo

Join our vibrant team as a Junior Animator and take part in an ambitious, world‑renowned company that values creativity and innovation! Your efforts will have a meaningful influence on our gaming products, making sure they are fun and immersive. As a Junior Animator, you will partner closely with designers and programmers to bring our games alive through smooth visuals and striking animations.

What You’ll Do

• Contribute at all levels of the art production pipeline, from conceptualizing game builds to final game art.
• Maintain organized, layered files and asset storage.
• Work closely with the Art Director and team to develop artistically and professionally.
• Understand and apply the rules of animation to your work.
• Develop the modeling, texturing, and lighting of 2D and/or 3D objects and scenes.
• Develop original 2D and/or 3D animated content and graphics.
• Understand storyboards and build Animatics for game workflows.

What We’re Looking For

• Associate’s degree in art build, animation, or a related field.
• Intermediate‑level skills in animation.
• Proven experience with animation tools and techniques, as shown in your portfolio.
• Previous experience in the gaming industry is a plus.
• Proficiency in Photoshop and After Effects, including plug‑ins like Red Giant and/or Video‑Copilot.
• Experience with Autodesk Maya and similar 3D art software; intermediate skills in 3D modeling, texturing, rigging, lighting, and animation are advantageous.
• Knowledge of storyboarding, video production, and 2D/3D animation.
• Ability to break down animation assets needed per task and provide accurate estimates.
• Outstanding abilities in drawing, illustration, and composition are an advantage.
• Strong English communication skills, ability to handle stress, multi‑task, and meet deadlines.

Why Product Madness?

As part of the Aristocrat family, we share their mission of bringing joy to life through the power of play, with a world‑class team who creates top‑grossing, leading titles in the social casino genre, including Heart of Vegas, Lightning Link, Cashman Casino. With 800 team members across the globe, Product Madness is headquartered in London, with offices in Barcelona, Gdańsk, Lviv, Montreal and a remote team spanning the USA, making us a truly global powerhouse.

We live by our People First principle. Regardless of where, when, or how they work, our team members have opportunities to elevate their careers, and grow alongside us. We take pride in fostering an inclusive culture, where our people are encouraged to be their very best, every day. But don’t just take our word for it. In 2024, we made the Global Inspiring Workplace Awards list, and won a bronze award at the Stevies for Great Employers in the ‘Employer of the Year – Media and Entertainment’ category.

So, what’s stopping you?

Travel Expectations

None

Additional Information

At this time, we are unable to sponsor work visas for this position. Candidates must be authorized to work in the job posting location for this position on a full‑time basis without the need for current or future visa sponsorship.