2D Animator
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Job Summary
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Founded in 2007 and headquartered in California our teams span North America Europe and Asia working together to craft unforgettable gaming experiences. Whether youre spinning strategizing matching or competing Zynga is where fun meets innovationand where you can take your career to the next level.
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We are seeking a skilled2D Animatorto join our creative team and bring life to our mobile game experiences. The ideal candidate has a strong foundation in animation principles a keen eye for detail and the ability to translate ideas into engaging animation that enhances gameplay and storytelling.
Youll work closely with artists designers and engineers to craft high-quality animations for characters UI and in-game effects that align with the overall visual direction of the project. The role requires both artistic sensibility and technical understanding to ensure smooth performance and visual impact across mobile platforms.
- Createhigh-quality 2D animationsfor characters UI and visual effects using strong animation principles.
- Collaborate with the art and design teams to define and implement thelook and feelof animation in the game.
- Prepare and organizeanimation-ready assetsin Photoshop or equivalent software.
- Work closely with developers and technical artists to ensure animations integrate seamlessly into the game.
- Optimize animations for performance while maintaining visual quality and consistency.
- Contribute creative ideas to enhance visual storytelling and player engagement.
- Participate in reviews and provide constructive feedback to ensure consistent animation quality.
- Maintain clear file organization and follow established workflows to support collaboration across disciplines.
- 46 years of professional experiencein 2D animation for games preferably mobile or casual titles.
- Strong understanding ofanimation fundamentalstiming spacing anticipation squash and stretch and appeal.
- Proficiency inSpineAfter Effects orToon Boom Harmony.
- Strong working knowledge ofPhotoshopand 2D asset preparation for animation.
- Solid communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.
- Organized detail-oriented and comfortable working with production timelines.
- Aportfolio or showreeldemonstrating expressive 2D animation and a strong sense of motion design.
- A genuinepassion for gamesand creating visually compelling player experiences.
- Experience integrating or testing animations withinUnityor other game engines.
- Familiarity with particle systems or secondary animation techniques.
- Experience contributing to the development of animation tools or pipelines.
What We Offer You :
Zynga offers a world-class benefits package that helps support and balance the needs of our teams. To find out more about our benefits visit the Zynga Benefits
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