3D Character Animator

Playtika; Warszawa; On-site; PLN 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Playtika is seeking a senior 3D Character Animator to lead animation for a new mobile title. You’ll animate a lively cast, shaping personality through movement, gestures, and expressions, while ensuring interactions fit gameplay and boost engagement.

You’ll collaborate with design and art teams, own the animation pipeline, and adapt work for various mobile devices. Strong portfolio and expertise in Unity and rigging are essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a 3D Character Animator or similar role in mobile and/or AAA gaming.
• Strong portfolio showing high‑quality animations for mobile and/or AAA titles from concept to in‑game execution.
• Expert in Blender, Maya, 3ds Max, MotionBuilder, Spine, Unity and other animation tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead 3D character animation from concept to final implementation for a lively cast of characters.
• Create visually appealing animations aligned with the game’s direction and brand identity.
• Collaborate with UX/UI designers, artists, and developers for seamless integration in the game engine.
• Build a library of animations for research and future implementations.
• Work with the art director to maintain visual consistency and overall aesthetic quality.
• Optimize animations for different screen resolutions and mobile platforms.

Skills

3D Character Animation

Portfolio

Unity

Rigging

Acting & Timing

Collaboration

AI Tools

Tools

Blender

Maya

3ds Max

MotionBuilder

Spine

Unity

Job description

Ambition Needs a Place to Grow.

At Playtika, we create mobile games enjoyed by millions worldwide.

Combining the scale of a public company (NASDAQ: PLTK) with the speed and ownership of a startup, we are a global leader where innovation, data, and creativity shape the future of entertainment.

Here, your ideas matter, your decisions impact products, and your growth is supported across global studios.

Bring your hunger where it belongs: at the front of the pack.

As a 3D Character Animator, you’ll take a leading role inanimating the whole cast of characters present in ournew mobile title. Youwill be responsible for adding nuance and personality through their movements, gestures, facial expressions, and how they interact and react with their surroundings. You Willcollaborate closely with gamedesignersandartiststoensure thatyouranimationssupport gameplay and boostplayer engagement and retention. This is a rare opportunity to join asmall, agile teaminside one of the world’s most successful gaming companies,with the creative freedom of a startup and the backing of a global leader.

Responsibilities:

• Lead3D Character Animationfrom concept to final implementation, creatinga lively and vivid cast of characters forourplayers tolove.
• Create visually appealing and rewarding animationsthat align with the game’s feeldirection and brand identity.
• Collaborate with UX/UI designers, artists, and developers to ensure seamless integration of your animations in the game engine.
• Create a library of animations for research and/or future implementations.
• Work closely with the art director to maintain visual consistency and improve the overall aesthetic quality.
• Optimize animations for different screen resolutions and mobile platforms.
• Stay up to date on animations found in casual mobile games and other platforms while continually pushing for innovation and excellence.

Requirements:

• 5+ years of experienceas a3D Character Animatoror similar role in themobileand/or AAAgaming industry(casual games experience highly preferred).
• Strong portfolioshowcasing high-qualityanimationsfor mobileand/orAAAtitles from concept to final in-game execution.
• Expert in one or several software such asBlender,Maya,3ds Max,MotionBuilder, Spine,Unity, and otheranimationtools.
• Highly experienced in rigging and working with 3D models.
• Strong understanding of acting, human and animal anatomy to create believable, empathetic characters (how limbs move, the effect of weight, miscellaneous muscle contractions, etc.).
• Great instinct for timing and movement.
• Capable of replicating a known character personality from an existing IP and transpose it to a new media.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills you thrive in asmall, fast-moving team.
• Experience working closely with developers and familiarity with implementation constraints in Unity or similar engines.
• Familiarity with AI tools usage

Nice to Have

• Capable of animatingpropsand other game elements.
• Familiarity with Unity UI workflows.
• Passion for games and player psychology.

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