2D Game Animator

Bigger Games; Fatih; On-site; TRY 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health insurance with unlimited coverage

Opportunities to attend global conferences

Conference attendance

Job summary

A leading game development company in Istanbul is seeking a passionate 2D Game Animator to create high-quality animations for their popular games. You will work closely with artists and developers to transform game concepts into expressive animations, ensuring a delightful experience for players. Applicants should have a Bachelor's in Animation, and proficiency in software like Spine or After Effects. Competitive compensation and benefits offered including health insurance and relocation support.

Qualifications

• Experience as a 2D Animator, preferably in the gaming industry.
• Proficiency in animation software such as Spine, After Effects, Toon Boom.
• Strong understanding of timing and motion dynamics.
• Optimize animations for mobile platforms while maintaining visual quality.
• Contribute ideas for improving animation workflows and visual storytelling.
• Ensure consistency and maintain the project visual identity.

Responsibilities

• Create high-quality 2D animations for characters and environments.
• Translate game concepts into expressive animations.
• Work with teams to ensure animations meet gameplay requirements.
• Optimize animations for mobile platforms while maintaining visual quality.
• Contribute creative ideas for improving animation workflows and visual storytelling.
• Ensure consistency and maintain the visual identity of the project.

Skills

Animation principles

Collaboration

Sprite sheets

Unity game engine

Team collaboration

Timing & motion

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Animation, Graphics Design or relevant fields

Tools

Spine

After Effects

Toon Boom

Job description

We’re looking for a passionate and creative 2D Game Animator who will be producing high-quality 2D game animation for our chart-topping games. You will be responsible for creating all game and character animations utilising your imagination and visualisation skills. As a part of the Bigger team, you will be working closely with our game artists and game developers to architect outstanding gaming experiences that reach millions of players all around the world.
If you are a talented 2D Game Animator who loves games and shares our passion for enjoying and crafting games, come and join us!

ABOUT THIS ROLE:

• Create high-quality 2D animations for characters, environments, UI, and visual effects.
• Translate game concepts and storyboards into expressive animations that fit the Kitchen Masters’ style.
• Work with the art, product and development teams to ensure animations align with gameplay and technical requirements.
• Optimize animations for mobile platforms while maintaining visual quality.
• Contribute creative ideas for improving animation workflows and visual storytelling.
• Ensure consistency and maintain the visual identity of the project.

YOU COULD BE A GREAT FIT IF:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Animation, Graphics Design or relevant fields
• Experience as a 2D Animator, preferably in the gaming industry.
• Proficiency in animation software such as Spine, After Effects, Toon Boom, or equivalent.
• Strong understanding of animation principles, timing, and motion dynamics.
• Experience creating sprite sheets and implementing animations into Unity game engine.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong knowledge of Particle System to be able to create high quality VFX.
• 5+ years of industry experience is a plus

BONUS POINT IF:

• You’veplayedKitchenMastersandexploredthegame.Ifnot,now’sagreattimetostart!
• You’recuriousaboutthegamingindustryandeagertolearnmore.
• Youenjoyworkinginfast-moving,dynamicenvironments.

BENEFITS:

• Bepartofatop-tierteam, learnfromthebest,andcreategamesplayerslove.
• Competitivecompensation.
• Healthinsurancewithunlimitedcoverage.
• Abeautiful,centrallylocatedofficeintheheartofIstanbul.
• Opportunitiestoattendglobalconferencesandstayconnectedwiththeindustry
• Relocationsupporttomakeyourmovehassle-freeifneeded.

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