Game Animator

WorkinGames; Fatih; On-site; TRY 279,000 - 446,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with bonuses

Monthly food allowance

Transportation reimbursement

Private health insurance

Office kitchen

Job summary

Paxie Games is seeking a Game Animator & VFX Artist to join our Istanbul-based team. You will lead the creation and integration of high-quality animations and VFX for upcoming titles, collaborating with engineers to implement 2D particles in Unity and with product teams for ideation and iteration.

The role requires extensive experience in game animation, a strong Spine background, and a portfolio demonstrating your craft.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in game animation and VFX with a portfolio.
• Proficient in Unity particle systems and Spine.
• Experience with bone and spritesheet animation is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the creation and implementation of animations and VFX for upcoming titles.
• Design a wide range of 2D animations for games and UI elements.
• Collaborate with engineers to create 2D particles in Unity.
• Work with product and game teams on ideation, production and iteration.
• Ensure creative art solutions meet production requirements and market trends.

Skills

Game animation

VFX

Unity particle systems

Spine

Bone animation

Sprite sheet animation

Communication

Tools

Unity

Spine

Job description

Founded in 2021, Paxie Games is one of the fastest-growing game companies, reaching millions of players worldwide. At Paxie Games, we don’t just create games, we build the technology our teams need to successfully maintain and evolve them over the years, ensuring each department has the tools required to work efficiently and keep our games thriving. We, at Paxie Games, pride ourselves on a cohesive and fun working environment that boosts our team’s creativity and achievement. We always put our team first, and we know that what we provide is important not only to your work but to your life too. We are looking for a Game Animator & VFX Artist to join our team.

Responsibilities

• Lead the creation and implementation of visually stunning animations and VFX for our upcoming titles, setting the standard for excellence.
• Conceptualizing and designing a wide range of 2D animations for our games.
• Create animations and effects for UI elements and game assets, including icons, pop-ups, buttons, backgrounds, and menus.
• Collaborating with the engineering team in order to create 2D Particles in Unity.
• Collaborating with product and game development teams for animation ideation, production and iteration.
• Understanding production requirements and providing creative art solutions for them.
• Identifying and following market for the new trends.
• Working together with the team to envision and iterate animations Growing and fostering a user-oriented design culture.

Requirements

• Extensive experience in game animation and VFX, with a demonstrable portfolio showcasing your expertise.
• Proficiency in Unity particle systems.
• Advanced level knowledge of Spine.
• Experience with bone and spritesheet animation style (especially using Spine).
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with a proven ability to effectively convey creative ideas and feedback.
• A keen eye for color harmonies, lighting, perspective, and materials.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary with bonuses – great work is recognized and rewarded.
• Monthly food allowance – enjoy your favorite meals.
• Transportation reimbursement – we’ve got your commute covered.
• Comprehensive private health insurance – your well-being comes first.
• Always-stocked office kitchen – from morning fuel to after-hours favorites, it’s all there.
• A culture built for growth – learn more in a year than most do in five.
• Full access to Udemy – sharpen your skills, explore new ones, stay ahead.
• ChatGPT subscription – your AI sidekick for productivity, creativity and problem-solving.
• Freedom to choose your software – we cover whatever you need to do your best work.

Office Location Goztepe/Kadikoy – Istanbul Statement of Personal Data Protection Law