Technical Animator in Playtika

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.As a Technical Animator, you will work closely with R&D and will be responsible for preparing and optimizing the working animation materials of the Art Department for their implementation in R&D. The task of the technical animator is to maintain the quality of the graphic component to prepare all sets of necessary animation assets from the project in Adobe After Effects (visual effects, particles, individual elements of images) and Spine to integrate them with maximum performance for the game. You will need to be well-versed in all Adobe products and Esoteric Spine. Be prepared to explore and study different game engines, and adapt to new internal technologies and data processing pipeline. A good level of verbal and written English language is a must. Also, the technical animator has the ability to create creative animations.Role ResponsibilityAdapt and learn internal technologies used in the development of our projectsDesign and develop highly optimized art assets, particle effects, and animation systems.Analyze memory and performance concerns throughout a project's development.Ensure art assets can be easily integrated into the game without sacrificing artistic vision or exceeding the platform’s technical limits.Preparation of high-quality art packages for games in accordance with the approved art.Demonstrate excellent file structure and organizational skills.Deliver all art assets with minimal mistakes.Maintaining design and artistic vision within platform’s technical limits.Resolving complex technical issues during development.Work closely with integrators and programmers to create best practices.Study technical documentation and learn what animation projects consist of.Always display a high degree of professionalism.Demonstrate a high level of collaboration within the art group, R&D, and across departments.Continually sharpen artistic abilities through company training, independent learning,and learning from other team members.Continually sharpen software expertise through company training, independent learning, and learning from other team members.Share skills and knowledge with other team members.Essential Skills & Experience1+ year previous experience as an Animator / Technical Animator.High level of proficiency in Adobe After Effects, Esoteric Spine.Strong Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Animate (Flash) knowledge.Experience producing work for multiple platforms (ie. apps, games, etc.).Understanding of real-time systems and technologies (rendering and hardware performance).Acquaintance with content creation/management pipelines for games production.Ability to analyze and improve workflows to enhance pipeline productivityAbility to self-manage time with a reasonable degree of accountability and minimal instruction.Ability to collaborate across different teams.English Pre-intermediate.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.If you feel the above describes you perfectly - Apply now!Employee at Playtika? Click here - https://t.ly/6F9Q_ Show more Show less Посадовий рівень Старший середній рівень Тип зайнятості Повний робочий день Посадові обов’язки Дизайн, Мистецтво/Креатив і Інформаційні технології Галузі Комп’ютерні ігри