Junior Animator

Product Madness Espana, S.L.; Barcelona; Presencial; EUR 30.000 - 50.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading gaming company is seeking a Junior Animator in Barcelona. The role involves collaborating with designers and programmers to create engaging animations for games. Candidates should hold an Associate's degree in animation, have intermediate-level animation skills, and be proficient with tools like Photoshop and After Effects. This position offers opportunities for career growth in a dynamic and inclusive work environment.

Servicios

Career growth opportunities

Inclusive culture

Global team environment

Formación

• Proven experience with animation tools and techniques, as shown in your portfolio.
• Experience with 3D modeling, texturing, rigging, and lighting.
• Knowledge of storyboarding and video production.

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.

Conocimientos

Intermediate-level animation skills

Proficiency in Photoshop

Proficiency in After Effects

Outstanding drawing abilities

Strong English communication skills

Educación

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

Herramientas

Autodesk Maya

Red Giant plugins

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.

Travel Expectations

None

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