2D/3D Gameplay Animator

We're looking for a talented 2D & 3D Gameplay Animator to bring the world of Royal Match to life through expressive, polished, and engaging character animations for HTML5 playable ads.

You'll animate King Robert and other Royal Match characters across both 3D (Blender) and 2D (Spine) pipelines, creating animations that are visually appealing, emotionally expressive, and optimized for real-time mobile playables. Working closely with Technical Artists, Generalist Technical Artists, and Creative Producers, you'll ensure every animation enhances gameplay, communicates clearly, and meets Royal Match's high visual standards.

What kind of professional are we looking for?

Character Animation

• Create high-quality 3D and 2D (Spine) character animations for Royal Match playable ads.
• Animate King Robert and supporting characters with expressive, personality-driven performances.
• Produce gameplay, idle, reaction, fail, victory, and transition animations.
• Create smooth, seamless looping animations suitable for real-time gameplay.
• Develop expressive facial animations and believable body mechanics.
• Apply strong animation principles, including anticipation, follow-through, squash & stretch, timing, spacing, and secondary motion.
• Ensure character emotions and gameplay feedback are immediately clear and readable.
• Match the established Royal Match animation style while maintaining consistency across projects.

Gameplay Animation

• Animate gameplay interactions, puzzle mechanics, UI feedback, and environmental elements.
• Collaborate with Technical Artists to ensure animations integrate smoothly into HTML5 playable ads.
• Optimize animations for lightweight mobile performance without sacrificing quality.
• Iterate quickly based on creative direction and production feedback.

Collaboration

• Work closely with Creative Producers, Technical Artists, and developers throughout production.
• Follow creative briefs while proactively suggesting improvements and animation ideas.

• Maintain high production quality while working within fast-paced development cycles.

   

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional experience in character animation for games, mobile games, or interactive content.
• Strong experience with Blender and Spine 2D.
• Excellent understanding of animation fundamentals, including timing, weight, appeal, posing, and acting.
• Experience animating stylized characters with expressive performances.
• Ability to create gameplay-focused animations that improve player experience and readability.
• Experience working within real-time or game production pipelines.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams.

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and consistently deliver high-quality work under tight deadlines.

   

What is important for us in a person?

Nice to Have

• Experience working on HTML5 playable ads.
• Experience with Royal Match or other casual puzzle/mobile games.
• Knowledge of Unity or game engine animation workflows.
• Experience collaborating with Technical Artists and developers.
• Familiarity with AI-assisted animation and creative production tools.