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Zynga
Animator
🌎India
1 month ago
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Job Description

Our India studio is committed to developing high quality games. Come join our team of experts for a fast-paced career in casual Facebook and mobile gaming!

Zynga is seeking a skilled ANIMATOR to join a dynamic team for one of Zynga’s most established games. We are looking for driven individuals who want to contribute to the growth and development of our product in a highly-collaborative environment. The ideal candidate must be able to work with talented contributors from different disciplines and bring a unique perspective to the table. Applicants must have a strong understanding of animation principles and be able to use a range of techniques to drive high quality visuals with a limited toolset.

Responsibilities:

  • Produce high quality animations using animation principles for characters, environments, UI and VFX
  • The Animator will be working with a team of technical artists, designers, artists and engineers to develop amazing animations and special effects in Unity/other game engines.
  • The Animator’s primary duties are creating 2D and 2.5D animations in Unity, Spine and Game engines (Unity/Spine/Maya), also animating particle systems. Exporting Animations from any animation software’s integrating them in to game engines, creating prefabs for Animations in Unity/other game engines and rigging Characters/props.
  • Assist in the preparation of assets for animation using Photoshop.
  • Demonstrate strong understanding of how animation supports gameplay and narrative with the ability to communicate these links to the team.
  • The ideal candidate has well-rounded experience in a mobile game pipeline.

 

Required Skills:

  • Ability to communicate visually, and to identify and define visual design issues and solutions.
  • Core Photoshop CC skills to create sprites.
  • Expert knowledge of Unity and Spine along with 2.5D rigging.
  • Clear understanding of cameras, lighting, VFX and shaders in Unity
  • Strong problem-solving methodology.

 

Recommended Skills:

  • 4+ experience 2d/3d animations with minimum 2 years in games development.
  • A passion for games, social slots, and social networking
  • Prior experience with version control software such as Git
  • Please include your portfolio in the application!
  • 5D rigging/Animation/Unity animation/vfx samples are encouraged.
  • Please include your portfolio in the application.

 

What we offer you:

  • Work in a studio that has complete P&L ownership of games
  • Create next-gen games that will be played and loved by millions of players around the world
  • Work in a collaborative team that invests in your development and growth on-the-job
  • Competitive salary, bonus plan and Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • 20 days annual leave + company holidays
  • Extended medical coverage that includes OPD, dental, vision and telehealth
  • Group Life, Disability and Critical Illness insurance
  • Equitable Childcare facilities for all employees
  • Virtual mental health and neurodiversity support programs
  • Family planning and nurturing support programs
  • Comprehensive leave options and flexible working hours to ensure work life balance.
  • Keep your health on track with our wellbeing programs covering fitness expenses and complimentary meals served around the clock
  • Employee Assistance Programs
  • Around the year employee events and casual dress every single day
  • A diverse team of friendly, fun and supportive co-workers to work with and, impact millions of daily players
  • Re-engage with your special interest by being a part of our employee resource groups that connect Zyngites through inclusivity, culture, lifestyle and fun

 

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