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About this role

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.

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 You’ll Bring

• 5+ years of experience as a 3D Character Animator or in a similar role in the mobile and/or AAA gaming industry.
• Strong portfolio showcasing high-quality animations for mobile and/or AAA titles from concept to final in-game execution.
• Expertise in one or several software tools 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 and human and animal anatomy to create believable, empathetic characters, including how limbs move, the effect of weight, and miscellaneous muscle contractions.
• Great instinct for timing and movement.
• Capable of replicating a known character personality from an existing IP and transposing it to a new medium.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to 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

• Casual games experience.
• Capable of animating props and other game elements.
• Familiarity with Unity UI workflows.
• Passion for games and player psychology.
• Why Join Us?
• Be part of a new and exciting initiative within a world-class gaming company.
• Grow across studios, disciplines, and career paths.
• Work with talented professionals who are passionate about art, design, and innovation.
• Enjoy a dynamic, creative, and supportive environment where your voice matters.
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.
• Work on products enjoyed by millions of players worldwide.
• Join a company that combines market-leading scale with entrepreneurial agility.
• Come play with us!
• If you feel the above describes you perfectly
• Apply now!