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24PLAY is a product company from Ukraine that has been developing and publishing mobile games since 2019.

We are a team of professionals who have launched dozens of popular games and gained over 100 million satisfied players worldwide. Our games include Zombiepunk, Blitzkrieg Assault, Street Dude, and more.

As a Diia City resident, we offer employee reservation starting from the first day of employment.

We are currently looking for a 3D Artist / Generalist to share our core company values:

• Creativity: We actively encourage and embrace each other’s ideas, transforming them into reality through collaboration and innovative thinking.
• Integrity: We commit to providing honest feedback and realistically assessing situations, fostering a culture of trust and transparency.
• Productivity: We strive to optimize our workflows to achieve the best possible results in the shortest timeframe, ensuring efficiency and effectiveness in our operations.
• Uncompromising Quality: Our commitment to excellence drives us to prioritize the quality of our work above all else, ensuring that we consistently deliver outstanding results.
• Healthy Lifestyle: We advocate for a healthy lifestyle and stand against harmful habits, promoting well-being and balance within our team.

We are looking for a professional for the role that requires:

• Full-time job;
• Office-based in Kyiv.

Our ideal candidate:

• 1+ year of professional experience
• Confident modeling skills based on references
• Ability to stylize and maintain a consistent visual style
• Proficient in texturing and efficient use of texture space
• Basic skills in rigging, skinning, and animation

Key responsibilities:

• Creating in-game assets and integrating them into the engine (Unity)
• Designing promotional and UI graphics for the game
• Developing effective visual solutions for game design tasks

Nice to have:

• Understanding of the mobile games market and personal gaming experience
• Experience with Unity or other game engines
• Basic knowledge of color theory and composition
• Understanding of graphic optimization for mobile devices

Why join our team?

• Fully Legal: Official employment in full compliance with Ukrainian labor legislation, including paid vacation (24 days) and sick leave (unlimited).
• Professional Team: A high-performing group of skilled individuals committed to excellence.
• No Overtime: We prioritize a healthy work-life balance, with no overtime required.
• Stable Payments: No payment delays since the foundation of the company.
• Bonus System: A unique reward system designed to motivate employees by aligning their performance with the company’s financial goals.
• Professional Development: Access to mentorship programs and our internal library for continuous growth.
• Events: Enjoy board games, masterclasses, corporate events, sports activities, and free English classes.
• Comfortable Workspace: A modern office in Kyiv featuring a spacious lounge, fully-equipped kitchen, sports zone, cinema, and complimentary spa facilities for employees.
• 35-Hour Work Week: Reduced working hours as a benefit for experienced employees

We look forward to receiving your application!

We are looking for skilled and fast 3d artist (with skills in animation also) to work on a game project (mago-steampunk style).

Main tasks will be:
To convert 3d concepts into more optimized versions,
To remake textures “maps” and to redraw them in needed style (something between Dishonored (game) style and classic rpg directions),
To be good at unwrapping,
Animation skills are a big plus - we will need to rework some animations
Compulsory knowledge of at least one 3d soft (Blender for example).

Please send your CV with EXAMPLES OF WORK. Application without examples of work WILL NOT be examined.
Selected candidates will receive a 3h test task, paid only to selected one specialist. 

This project will take a while, so there will be tons of work but in a nice team, so contact us if you have passion for making games, good creative skills, and enough social stamina to work on such a project together.

We are looking for a talented 2D Animator / Spine Animator to join our team and help create engaging visual experiences for instant games. This is a hybrid, full-cycle role. You will create game-ready 2D illustrations and assets from scratch in Adobe Photoshop, prepare them for rigging, build animation rigs, and animate characters, objects, environments, and UI elements in Spine 2D

In this role, you will bring characters, environments, objects, and user interfaces to life through high-quality animations. You will work closely with artists, UI designers, game designers, and developers to create polished, dynamic, and visually appealing gameplay experiences.

Responsibilities
- Create and animate 2D characters, objects, environments, and UI elements using Spine 2D.
- Build and maintain animation rigs for characters and interactive game assets.
- Polish animations by refining timing, anticipation, smoothness, readability, and overall visual quality.
- Design and implement visual effects, particles, and motion graphics to enhance gameplay and user experience.
- Collaborate closely with artists, UI designers, game designers, and developers to ensure animations are implemented effectively.
- Optimize animation workflows and maintain consistency across multiple game projects.

Requirements
- 5+ years of professional experience in 2D game art and animation, including commercial experience with Spine 2D.
- Strong hands-on experience with Spine 2D.
- Proficiency with Adobe After Effects and Adobe Photoshop.
- Commercial experience creating animations for web applications, or games.
- Experience working on game projects, preferably in online, instant, casual, casino, or mobile games.
- Solid understanding of animation principles, including timing, spacing, anticipation, smoothness, and visual storytelling.
- Experience creating character, environment, object, and UI animations.
- Strong knowledge of VFX, particle systems, and motion graphics workflows.
- Experience working in a commercial game development studio or production environment.
- Portfolio demonstrating animation work for games, web products, or other interactive digital experiences.

Strong Advantage
Experience working on instant games, casino games, casual games, or mobile games.
Understanding of game development pipelines and asset optimization.
Experience integrating animations into game engines.
Knowledge of UI/UX animation best practices.

Why Join Us
Competitive compensation.
Challenging and high-impact tasks that drive professional growth.
Strong senior-level team and collaborative environment.
Fast decision-making and minimal bureaucracy.
Remote-first setup — work from anywhere or visit the office.
Investment in learning: courses, certifications, and internal knowledge sharing.
Healthy work-life balance: no overtime, no micromanagement.
Modern equipment: MacBook, Starlink, power bank if you need it
Bonuses for maternity leave and childbirth.
Additional internal perks and benefits.
 

Stylized 3D Environment Artist / World Builder
GameDev · Unreal Engine 5 · Stylized Environment Art
About the Project
An international GameDev team is working on a multiplayer Science Fiction MMO.
Players will explore a futuristic world featuring diverse planets, alien civilizations, unusual architecture, and advanced technologies.
The team is currently actively developing the game world, its visual style, and key locations. One of the first major tasks will be creating a fully-fledged game hub where players can meet, interact, receive quests, and access various in-game services.
Art Style
This is one of the most important aspects of the role.
We are looking for a 3D Environment Artist who enjoys creating stylized, organic, and atmospheric game worlds and can bring them to life in Unreal Engine.
The project focuses on:
Soft, expressive, and exaggerated shapes
Organic landscapes, vegetation, trees, grass, rocks, and terrain
Rich but harmonious color palettes
High-quality hand-painted PBR textures
Stylized futuristic architecture
Unique technological objects and props
Cohesive environments that feel alive while remaining clear and readable during gameplay
Visual references include Wayfinder, HAWKED, Wildgate, as well as the work of Tyler Smith.
We are not looking for photorealistic environments or artists focused primarily on hard-surface assets. The main focus is on organic stylization, hand-painted texturing, and creating cohesive game environments.
What You Will Do
Create complete game environments in Unreal Engine 5.
Work on the first futuristic game hub.
Create organic 3D assets such as trees, vegetation, grass, rocks, terrain, and other landscape elements.
Create stylized architecture, modular structures, props, and visual landmarks.
Create and refine hand-painted PBR textures.
Work with shape, color, composition, and visual hierarchy.
Build and set up scenes directly in Unreal Engine 5.
Work with materials, lighting, and atmospheric effects.
Create clear and functional gameplay spaces with routes and interaction areas.
Optimize models, textures, and scenes for stable game performance.
Collaborate with the Creative Director, Game Designer, and other team members.
Contribute to the visual direction and the asset/location production pipeline.
What We Are Looking For
Practical experience with Unreal Engine 5.
A strong portfolio featuring stylized 3D environments.
Experience creating not only individual assets but also complete game environments.
Strong 3D modeling and texturing skills.
Experience creating hand-painted PBR textures.
Understanding of organic modeling and natural forms.
Experience creating modular assets and game locations.
Ability to work with both natural environments and stylized architecture.
Understanding of composition, color, and artistic stylization.
Understanding of 3D asset optimization for game engines.
Ability to take a location from blockout to final result independently.
Most importantly: your portfolio should demonstrate complete environment scenes, preferably including examples created in Unreal Engine.
Nice to Have
Experience working on Wayfinder, HAWKED, or Wildgate.
Experience in MMO or open-world projects.
Experience creating game hubs, settlements, cities, or social spaces.
Strong organic sculpting skills.
Experience creating stylized vegetation.
Experience developing or maintaining a visual style for a game project.
Experience working with large-scale landscapes.
Experience with atmospheric effects and advanced lighting.
Ability to make independent artistic decisions and work with feedback from a Creative Director.
Tools
Unreal Engine 5
Blender / Maya / 3ds Max
ZBrush
Substance 3D Painter
Photoshop or similar tools
Tools for creating and optimizing game assets

2D Artist | iGaming / Slots | Remote — USA

We are looking for a creative and detail-oriented 2D Artist to join our iGaming team and create visually engaging slot game experiences.

📍 Remote — USA only
🇺🇸 Candidates must be based in the United States and have a valid SSN (Social Security Number).

This is a fully remote position, but we can only consider candidates who are currently located in the US and have a valid SSN.

The role focuses on creating high-quality game art assets while maintaining consistency with the game's artistic vision and production requirements.

The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of the slot game art pipeline, works comfortably with multidisciplinary teams, and can transform gameplay ideas into polished, production-ready visual content.

🎨 What You'll Do

• Collaborate with game designers, producers, developers, and animators to define and maintain the visual direction of slot games.
• Create concepts, mood boards, UI elements, symbols, backgrounds, slot game assets, and promotional materials.
• Prepare and organize assets for integration by animators and developers.
• Ensure all artwork meets quality standards, visual consistency, and technical requirements.
• Work closely with the production team to track assets and meet project deadlines.
• Contribute to improving art workflows, pipelines, and best practices within the team.
• Bring creative ideas and help shape the visual identity of new slot titles.

👤 Who You Are

• 2+ years of experience as a 2D Artist, preferably in iGaming and slot game development.
• Strong illustration and digital painting skills.
• Excellent knowledge of Adobe Photoshop.
• Solid understanding of the slot game art production process and player-focused visual design.
• Ability to work within established art styles while bringing your own creative ideas.
• Strong communication, organization, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment.
• Passion for games, visual storytelling, and creating engaging player experiences.
• Currently based in the USA and holding a valid SSN.

⭐ Extra Points For

• Previous experience working on iGaming / slot game titles.
• A strong and diverse portfolio showcasing game art.
• Experience creating assets optimized for animation and game integration.
• Familiarity with UI/UX for slot games and promotional art.
• Understanding of animation workflows and game development pipelines.
• Experience working with international and remote teams.
• Ability and willingness to use and learn modern AI tools such as Midjourney, Nano Banana, and similar solutions.

💻 What We Offer

• 100% remote work from anywhere in the USA.
• Opportunity to work on international iGaming / slot projects.
• Creative freedom and the opportunity to influence the visual direction of new games.
• Collaboration with an experienced multidisciplinary team.
• Long-term cooperation and professional growth.

Important: This position is open exclusively to candidates currently located in the United States who have a valid SSN.

We’re looking for a Senior 2D Artist with deep slot game expertise and a strong eye for style, clarity, and execution. You turn ideas into high-quality visuals that are both visually compelling and production-ready.

What You’ll Do

• Create high-quality 2D assets, from concept to final render
• Design characters, symbols, and environments with strong visual clarity and appeal
• Prepare clean, well-structured assets for animation
• Elevate and refine existing artwork to meet a high visual bar
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to maintain a cohesive visual direction

🧩 What You Bring

• 5+ years of professional 2D art experience
• Strong portfolio demonstrating slot game expertise
• Excellent Photoshop skills
• Solid fundamentals: composition, color, lighting, and form
• Strong drawing skills and visual judgment
• Ability to take feedback, iterate quickly, and maintain high quality

📄 Will be a plus

• Traditional art background
• Understanding of animation principles
• Strong sense of structure, organization, and pipeline thinking
  
  Benefits
• 21 vacation days + 2 extra day-offs annually;
• 12 paid sick days;
• Fully remote format — work from anywhere you feel productive;
• Flexible schedule: start your day anytime between 08:00–11:00 CET;
• Fixed budget for health insurance and gym/fitness;
• Provided all required work equipment;
• Zero bureaucracy and direct communication with founders and C-level;
• Minimal meetings, async-friendly workflow;
• Startup energy: fast motion, creativity, and tight-knit communication;
• Business trips and team meetups several times per year;
• Multiple salary payout options (flexible formats);
• …And many more perks unlocked after we hit break-even.

About Realityjam
 

Realityjam (Virtual Reality Jam Ltd) is a UK-based game development studio and multiplayer game development platform on a mission to reimagine how games are made and how careers in the industry are built.

Our Industry Access Program is a two-year pathway that empowers the next generation of coders, artists, and creators to forge real careers in game development — without traditional education barriers. Learners work on live MMO titles from day one, earning credits on published games while developing professional-grade skills in a fully remote, community-driven environment.

We are now looking for an experienced Technical Artist, 3D Artist, or Unity Generalist with experience using Blender and Unity as a trainer to join our growing pool of specialist trainers.
 

The Role

As a Game Art Trainer, you will deliver approximately two days of structured, hands-on training per week to cohorts of aspiring game designers and technical artists working through the Realityjam Industry Access Program, during UK business hours. The exact hours are somewhat flexible, the time required can be structured around other commitments.

Your sessions will blend practical instruction with real-world context. Learners are actively contributing to live game projects via our education program, so your teaching will be grounded in production-grade workflows rather than abstract theory. You will report to the Programme Lead and work collaboratively with the wider training team to ensure session content aligns with the programme's curriculum and learning outcomes.

This is a freelance, remote role ideally suited to a working games professional with some experience as an educator who wants to share their expertise, shape the next generation of technical artists, and be part of a movement redefining game development careers.
 

Key Responsibilities

Training Delivery
 

• Deliver one structured training approximately 2 days per week (approx 6 hours per day) covering technical art and 3D modelling fundamentals and advanced workflows.
• Educational content and learning materials have been planned and produced by our team, you'll be required to deliver this content using our own bespoke learning environment.
• Deliver live, remote-first sessions that are practical, engaging, and rooted in industry-standard production pipelines.
• Set and assess learner exercises, portfolio tasks, and project milestones aligned with programme learning outcomes.
• Adapt session content to the varying skill levels and backgrounds of learners across the three programme pathways (Scion Foundation, Published Game, and 2 Years Experience tracks).
   

Learner Support
 

• Provide feedback and guidance to learners on their work, helping them build portfolios that reflect genuine production quality.
• Flag learner progress, attendance, or wellbeing concerns to the Programme Lead in a timely manner.
• Participate in occasional programme team check-ins and trainer briefings as required.
   

Primary Training Tools

Training sessions will be built around the following industry-standard tools, proficiency in both is required; 
 

• Blender

3D modelling (hard surface and organic), UV unwrapping, retopology, rigging fundamentals, baking, and FBX/glTF export for game engines.

• Unity Engine

Scene assembly, asset import pipelines, prefab workflows, materials and shaders, lighting, LOD, and optimisation for real-time game environments.

Desirable Skills & Experience

• Demonstrable professional experience as a Technical Artist or 3D Artist within the games industry, with a strong portfolio of shipped or in-development work.
• Proficiency in Blender
• Deep understanding of real-time art pipelines: polygon budgets, texture atlasing, normal map workflows, PBR materials, and performance optimisation.
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to learners at different skill levels.
• Self-directed and reliable — able to plan and deliver sessions with minimal oversight in a remote environment.
• Comfortable working asynchronously and communicating via Discord and remote collaboration tools.
• Previous experience in training, mentoring, or education — formal or informal.
• Familiarity with MMO or online game art pipelines and the specific constraints they involve.
• Experience with Unity's Universal Render Pipeline (URP) or High Definition Render Pipeline (HDRP).
• Knowledge of shader graph, VFX graph, or procedural material creation workflows.
• Interest in game development access, diversity, or community-building initiatives.
• Advanced English reading / writing - conversational level.
   

What We Offer

• A rate of $130 per 8 hour day / $16.25 per hour paid to you as a freelance contractor, minimum 16 hours per week.
• Fully remote delivery with flexible scheduling agreed directly with the Programme Lead.
• The opportunity to shape the technical art skills of the next generation of game developers from day one of their careers.
• Scope for expansion of the role in future.

We are Penalty Crash, a small studio creating casual mobile and web games. We are looking for a 2D artist who not only draws but also brings characters and objects to life in Spine.

Responsibilities:

• Create modern 2D designs for game screens, UI, characters, objects and effects.
• Prepare assets for animation (slicing, rigging, layers).
• Animate characters, objects and UI in Spine 2D (idle, win/lose, transitions, effects).
• Export animations for game engines and coordinate with developers.
• Keep a consistent project style and suggest your own ideas.

Requirements:

• 2+ years of experience in 2D game art (portfolio required).
• Commercial experience in casual, hyper-casual or mobile games.
• Strong Spine 2D skills (meshes, IK, skins, events).
• Photoshop / Illustrator / Figma or similar tools.
• Understanding of current casual game trends: clean, bright, "juicy" style.
• Attention to detail, independence, ability to meet deadlines.

Nice to have:

• Experience with After Effects and VFX for games.
• Understanding of Spine integration in Unity / Pixi.js / Cocos.
• Experience in small teams or freelancing.

We offer:

• Remote work and a flexible schedule.
• Full-time or project-based work, your choice.
• Up to $1500–2000 per month for experienced candidates.
• Interesting game projects with no bureaucracy and direct contact with the client.

Please include a link to your portfolio with Spine animation examples in your application.

We’re looking for a Senior 2D Artist with deep slot game expertise and a strong eye for style, clarity, and execution. You turn ideas into high-quality visuals that are both visually compelling and production-ready.

🚀 What You’ll Do

• Create high-quality 2D assets, from concept to final render
• Design characters, symbols, and environments with strong visual clarity and appeal
• Prepare clean, well-structured assets for animation
• Elevate and refine existing artwork to meet a high visual bar
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to maintain a cohesive visual direction

🧩 What You Bring

• 5+ years of professional 2D art experience
• Strong portfolio demonstrating slot game expertise
• Excellent Photoshop skills
• Solid fundamentals: composition, color, lighting, and form
• Strong drawing skills and visual judgment
• Ability to take feedback, iterate quickly, and maintain high quality

📄 Will be a plus

• Traditional art background
• Understanding of animation principles
• Strong sense of structure, organization, and pipeline thinking

🎁 Benefits

• 21 vacation days + 5 extra day-offs annually;
• 12 paid sick days;
• Fully remote format — work from anywhere you feel productive;
• Flexible schedule: start your day anytime between 08:00–12:00 CET;
• Fixed budget for health insurance and gym/fitness;
• We provide all required work equipment;
• Zero bureaucracy and direct communication with founders and C-level;
• Minimal meetings, async-friendly workflow;
• Startup energy: fast motion, creativity, and tight-knit communication;
• Business trips and team meetups several times per year;
• Multiple salary payout options (flexible formats);
• …And many more perks unlocked after we hit break-even.

ITKingdom is an online programming school for children ages 8–18. We teach students from Ukraine, the United States, and Canada through individual online lessons.

We are looking for a 3D Modeling and Programming Teacher to teach children how to use Blender and create their own 3D projects.

You don't need years of teaching experience or advanced Blender skills. If you have a basic understanding of 3D modeling, enjoy working with children, and are ready to learn, we can help you get started.

What you will do

• Teach individual online lessons in Blender.
• Explain 3D modeling concepts.
• Help students work on their own projects.
• Follow our teaching materials and guidance.
• Give students feedback and support their progress.

You do not need to find students, sell courses, or create all teaching materials from scratch — we provide the students and materials you need for your lessons.

What we offer

• Students are provided — no need to look for clients.
• Ready-made teaching materials — you can use our materials for your lessons.
• Flexible schedule — choose the available hours that work for you.
• Support from our team — we help you get familiar with our teaching approach and provide feedback when needed.
• Teacher development — you can improve your teaching skills through our seminars and team support.
• Twice-monthly payments.

• Long-term cooperation if the role is a good fit for both sides.

   

Must-have

• Basic knowledge of Blender and 3D modeling.
• Willingness to learn Blender using our materials and guidance.
• Interest in working with children ages 8–18.
• Ability to explain things clearly and patiently.
• Good Ukrainian language skills.

• A computer or laptop, camera, and stable internet connection.

   

Teaching experience is welcome, but we are also open to candidates who are just starting their teaching career.

Nice-to-have

• Experience working with children.
• Previous teaching or tutoring experience.
• A degree or current studies in 3D modeling, computer graphics, programming, or a related field.

• Experience creating your own 3D projects in Blender.

   

Schedule

Our students live in Ukraine, the United States, and Canada.

• Weekdays: from 5:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. Kyiv time.

• Saturday and Sunday: from 11:00 a.m. till 00:00 a.m. Kyiv time.

   

Ready to try teaching?

If you have some experience with Blender and would like to try yourself as a teacher, we'd be happy to meet you.

Requirements:
 

• 3+ years of experience in commercial projects with a portfolio demonstrating exceptional Art Direction skills
• Proven experience leading teams of Artists and Animators
• Experience managing multiple projects and/or teams simultaneously
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including experience working with international clients
• Fluent English (Upper-Intermediate or Advanced level)
• Self-motivated with strong problem-solving skills and a proactive, can-do attitude
• Familiarity with animation principles; experience with Spine is a plus
• Experience in online casino/gaming is a plus

• Hands-on experience with AI tools as part of everyday work is a must

  
  
  
  Responsibilities:
   

• Lead the creative vision of projects, providing clear direction and constructive feedback to the team
• Manage project timelines, estimates, budgets, and ensure high-quality delivery
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including Product, Engineering, and Design
• Communicate regularly with clients, providing updates and managing expectations
• Mentor and support junior team members, fostering professional growth
  
  
  Why Choose Us?
   
• Flexible working hours and location (office, home, or beach — your choice!)
• Paid vacation (20 working days per year) and sick leave (5 working days per year)
• Sabbatical opportunities
• Personal development plan
• English-speaking club
• Skills training and education office (internal & external experts, mentorship programs)
• Well-structured processes using corporate Confluence and other tools
• Open-minded management with transparent communication of company strategy and plans
• Performance-based reviews
• Focus on stress management through regular one-on-one meetings, transparent communication, and a strong feedback culture
• Corporate team-building events, marathons, and online challenges
• Family-friendly policies, including congratulatory gifts for personal milestones (e.g., birth of a child, wedding, etc.)

Senior 3D Designer (iGames)

We are hiring a Senior 3D Designer for our client — a gaming product company developing visually engaging interactive experiences for global audiences.

We’re looking for a creative and technically skilled 3D Designer who can create high-quality game-ready assets, environments, props, and visual content for real-time production pipelines. The ideal candidate combines strong artistic fundamentals with a solid understanding of optimization, production workflows, and collaboration inside fast-moving game teams.

You will work closely with art directors, animators, game designers, UI/UX teams, and engineers to help shape the visual quality of multiple products.

Responsibilities

• Create high-quality 3D assets including environments, props, gameplay objects, and visual elements
• Produce optimized game-ready models for real-time engines
• Collaborate with art and design teams to maintain strong visual consistency
• Participate in visual exploration, style development, and creative ideation
• Prepare assets for integration into production pipelines
• Optimize geometry, textures, and materials for performance across platforms
• Work closely with technical artists and developers during implementation
• Contribute to improving workflows and production efficiency
• Iterate quickly based on feedback and evolving project needs

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in 3D design for games or interactive products
• Strong portfolio demonstrating high-quality 3D work
• Experience creating stylized or game-ready assets
• Strong understanding of:
  • Modeling
  • Texturing
  • Composition
  • Lighting
  • Materials
  • Visual storytelling
• Experience with real-time production workflows
• Understanding of optimization for game engines
• Ability to work efficiently in collaborative production environments
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail
• English — Intermediate+ or higher

Nice to Have

• Experience with Unity, Unreal Engine, or Cocos pipelines
• Experience in gaming, casino, casual, or mobile products
• Knowledge of animation, VFX, or motion workflows
• Familiarity with AI-assisted creative tools
• Experience working with distributed international teams

Tools

• Blender / Maya / 3ds Max / Cinema 4D
• Substance Painter / Designer
• Photoshop
• Additional real-time or rendering tools are a plus

What Success Looks Like

• Visually polished and optimized 3D assets
• Strong collaboration across art and technical teams
• Fast iteration without sacrificing quality
• Consistent visual style across projects
• Smooth integration into production pipelines

Conditions

• Remote-friendly environment
• Flexible collaboration model
• Long-term product-focused projects
• International team environment

# Senior Cocos Animator

We are hiring a Senior Cocos Animator for our client — a gaming product company building high-performance real-money and social casino experiences with a strong focus on real-time gameplay feedback and motion systems.

This role focuses on creating, assembling, and optimizing in-engine animations directly in Cocos Creator, with a strong emphasis on gameplay clarity, responsiveness, and performance efficiency across mobile and web platforms.

You will own the full animation pipeline from concept through in-engine implementation and collaborate closely with engineers, game designers, and UI/UX teams.

## Responsibilities

### Animation & Motion Design

* Create high-quality gameplay animations for:

  * Game states (idle, deal, reveal, win/lose, bonus, celebrations)

  * Card game interactions (shuffle, deal, fan, reveal, chip movement, table transitions)

* Design UI motion that improves clarity, feedback, and user engagement

* Build VFX and particle effects for wins, streaks, combos, jackpots, and events

* Ensure motion is responsive, readable, and emotionally satisfying

### In-Engine Assembly (Cocos Creator)

* Build, rig, and assemble animations directly in Cocos Creator

* Configure timelines, curves, animation states, and event systems

* Create reusable prefabs and motion components for scalable production

* Set up triggers, animation events, and integration-ready systems for developers

* Ensure smooth handoff and reliable implementation in-engine

### Performance & Optimization

* Optimize animation assets (atlases, sprite sheets, skeletal rigs, textures)

* Balance frame-based vs skeletal animation approaches depending on use case

* Define and maintain performance budgets (memory, draw calls, file size)

* Profile and optimize animations across devices and frame rates

* Ensure smooth performance on mobile and web platforms

* Build reusable animation and VFX libraries for production efficiency

### Collaboration & Workflow

* Work closely with product, game design, UI/UX, and engineering teams

* Ensure motion supports gameplay mechanics, pacing, and economy systems

* Provide clear documentation and technical specs for implementation

* Review builds and PRs to ensure visual fidelity and performance quality

* Present animation concepts and iterate based on feedback

* Mentor peers and help improve motion and in-engine best practices

## Requirements

### Must-Have

* 5+ years of experience in game animation or motion design

* 3+ years of experience delivering in-engine animations in shipped titles

* Strong portfolio in gaming or iGaming (casino/card games is a plus)

* Advanced proficiency in Cocos Creator:

  * Animation clips

  * Timelines

  * State machines

  * Prefabs

  * Events

* Proven ability to assemble and ship animations in-engine

* Strong understanding of animation principles (timing, easing, anticipation, overlap)

* Deep knowledge of optimization (atlases, batching, draw calls, compression)

* Experience with mobile and web performance constraints and profiling

* Strong English communication skills

### Nice to Have

* Spine rigging and animation experience (integration workflows)

* Experience with JavaScript/TypeScript in Cocos pipelines

* Familiarity with After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator

* Knowledge of particle systems and shader-based VFX

* Understanding of casino game UX patterns and player feedback systems

* Mandarin language skills

## Working Approach

* Player-first motion design focused on clarity and responsiveness

* Performance-driven development with profiling and optimization

* System-based thinking (reusable motion libraries over one-off animations)

## Application Requirements

Please include:

* Portfolio or reel showcasing in-engine Cocos animation work (with your contribution clearly stated)

* Short case study describing:

  * Problem and goals

  * Technical/creative constraints

  * Optimization approach

  * Final impact

* CV or LinkedIn profile

We’re looking for a Tech Art Auditor to join our team and work at the intersection of art, 3D, and generative AI.

For which tasks (responsibilities)?

• Review AI-Generated Content – Assess AI-created visuals and provide feedback to improve quality.
• 3D Editing (Blender) – Adjust models, refine shading, and optimize low-poly assets.
• 2D Asset Creation – Edit images and create game-ready assets.
• AI Tools & Workflows – Utilize generative AI tools to develop and enhance assets.
• Bonus: Basic Code Knowledge – A plus if you have an understanding of scripting or automation.

What kind of professional are we looking for?

• Experience using Blender for model editing, shading, and optimization.
• Skills in 2D image editing and asset creation.

• Familiarity with generative AI tools for art and asset production

   

What is important for us in a person?

• Strong attention to detail with the ability to critique and refine assets.
• A passion for casual and mid-core mobile games.

• Bonus: Basic understanding of code.

   

Why do we enjoy working here?

• Be part of AI-driven innovation in game ad creation.
• Work in a fast-paced, creative environment.
• Gain valuable experience in 3D, 2D, and AI-driven art production.
• Grow and develop in the tech art field.
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What are the conditions and bonuses?

At the company, we prioritize both personal well-being and professional growth. We offer:

1. 20 vacation days annually, allowing you time to rest and recharge.
2. 10 sick days per year, ensuring you have the support you need when unwell.
3. A fully remote position, giving you the flexibility to work from anywhere.
4. The opportunity to be part of a high-impact project that is transforming the gaming industry through AI-driven solutions.

We're looking for a talented Blender Artist to create high-quality video advertisements for Royal Match. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced creative environment and can independently manage the entire production pipeline—from scene setup and animation to final polished delivery.

You'll produce engaging mobile game video ads that capture gameplay, puzzle mechanics, and character animations while maintaining the visual quality expected from one of the world's leading mobile games. Most creatives are expected to be completed within 2–3 days, so strong time management and efficiency are essential.

What kind of professional are we looking for?

• Create high-quality video ads for Royal Match using Blender.
• Own the entire 3D production pipeline, from scene setup through final rendering.
• Animate Royal Match-style characters, gameplay interactions, and environmental elements.
• Build engaging gameplay scenes, puzzle sequences, and in-game visual moments.
• Composite, edit, and polish final videos using Adobe After Effects.
• Work from creative briefs, references, and feedback to deliver compelling marketing creatives.
• Maintain exceptional visual quality while meeting tight production deadlines.
• Collaborate closely with Creative Producers and the art team throughout production.
• Proactively communicate progress, identify blockers, and suggest creative improvements.

What is important for us in a person?

• Advanced proficiency in Blender (required).
• Strong knowledge of Adobe After Effects for compositing, editing, and final video polish.
• Experience creating creatives for the mobile gaming industry.
• Ability to independently manage the full creative production pipeline.
• Strong character animation and motion design skills.
• Experience creating gameplay sequences and cinematic camera animations.
• Excellent understanding of composition, lighting, timing, and visual storytelling.
• Ability to work efficiently under tight deadlines without compromising quality.
• Strong communication skills and a proactive, collaborative mindset.

Nice to Have

• Experience creating marketing creatives for puzzle or casual mobile games.
• Familiarity with Royal Match or similar Match-3 titles.
• Experience working in performance marketing or user acquisition creative production.
• Knowledge of AI-powered creative tools and workflows to accelerate production.
• Experience with Photoshop or other Adobe Creative Cloud applications.

What are the conditions and bonuses?

What are the conditions and bonuses?

• 20 days of vacation annually, plus all national holidays.
• Paid software licenses and tools necessary for your work.
• A dynamic, remote-friendly work environment with the flexibility to work from anywhere.