3D Character Animator

Playtika; Warsaw (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Playtika is seeking a seasoned 3D Character Animator to lead the animation of the cast for a new mobile title. You will collaborate with designers and artists to ensure animations support gameplay and player engagement across devices in a fast-moving team environment.

The role requires a strong portfolio, proven expertise in Unity and major 3D tools, and the ability to bring characters to life with convincing timing and anatomy-aware movement.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience as 3D character animator in mobile/AAA gaming.
• Strong portfolio with mobile or AAA titles.
• Expert in Blender, Maya, 3ds Max, MotionBuilder, Spine, Unity.
• Rigging experience.
• Understanding anatomy and movement.

Responsibilities

• Lead 3D character animation from concept to in-game.
• Create visually appealing animations aligned with feel and brand.
• Collaborate with designers and artists to integrate animations into engine.
• Build a library of animations for future use.
• Work with art director to maintain visual consistency.
• Optimize animations for multiple devices.
• Stay up to date with trends in casual/mobile games.

Skills

5+ years experience

Character animation

Unity familiarity

Animation timing

Rigging

Tools

Blender

Maya

3ds Max

MotionBuilder

Spine

Unity

Job description

Join us at Playtika (NASDAQ: PLTK), where we're driven by the belief life needs play. We’re on a mission to deliver infinite ways to play using cutting-edge technologies like AI and machine learning to craft immersive experiences that connect, inspire and entertain millions of players worldwide.

From our start as a small mobile games company founded in Israel to our current position as a publicly traded company and industry leader, we continue to be a dominant force in interactive entertainment. With a diverse portfolio of award-winning, category-leading Casual and Social Casino-themed games, including nine of the top 100 highest-grossing mobile games in the US, we're setting the standard for excellence.

Our success story is co-authored by a dynamic team of storytellers, strategists, creators and data scientists who thrive on innovation. We are home of the best, advancing an inclusive culture that embraces our core values and reflects our agile DNA.

With a strong financial foundation, disciplined operations, unwavering player-focused approach and relentless can-do spirit, we're well-positioned for sustained growth. If you're ready to join the driving force behind the evolution of interactive entertainment, we invite you to come play with us.

About the Role

As a 3D Character Animator, you’ll take a leading role in animating the whole cast of characters present in our new mobile title. You will be responsible for adding nuance and personality through their movements, gestures, facial expressions, and how they interact and react with their surroundings. You will collaborate closely with game designers and artists to ensure that your animations support gameplay and boost player engagement and retention. This is a rare opportunity to join a small, agile team inside one of the world’s most successful gaming companies, with the creative freedom of a startup and the backing of a global leader.

What You’ll Do

• Lead 3D Character Animation from concept to final implementation, creating a lively and vivid cast of characters for our players to love.
• Create visually appealing and rewarding animations that align with the game’s feel direction 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.

What We’re Looking For

• 5+ years of experience as a 3D Character Animator or similar role in the mobile and/or AAA gaming industry (casual games experience highly preferred).
• Strong portfolio showcasing high-quality animations for mobile and/or AAA titles from concept to final in-game execution.
• Expert in one or several software such as Blender, Maya, 3ds Max, MotionBuilder, Spine, Unity, and other animation tools.
• 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 a small, 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 animating props and other game elements.
• Familiarity with Unity UI workflows.
• Passion for games and player psychology.

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