Animator - Game Studio - Sunderland (Hybrid)
tombola Sunderland, England, United Kingdom
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tombola Sunderland, England, United Kingdom
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Ready to make millions smile? We need a Animator!
Love bringing characters and objects to life with fluid, bone-based 2D animation? Then you'll fit right in at Tombola! We're the UK's biggest online bingo site, and we craft all our amazing games in-house. That means we need your magic to make them truly shine for our players!
We're searching for a Animator to join our super-talented team in Sunderland (hybrid). This isn't just about moving pixels; it's about creating those dazzling, memorable moments that make our games sing!
What you'll be doing:
You'll be a key part of our game development cycle, working with our R&D and dev teams to bring visions to life. This includes:
* Crafting visually rich 2D animations for our games.
* Optimising assets to run smoothly on mobile and in real-time.
* Collaborating on game design suitability and project scoping.
* Refining animations based on feedback, maintaining our fun, friendly Tombola brand feel.
* Even contributing to monthly motion graphic videos for internal comms!
Your animation superpowers:
* Strong grasp of 2D animation principles and bone-based tools.
* Comfortable with digital animation software for 2D or 3D animation.
* An iterative approach to work and a keen eye for detail.
* Ability to create optimised animations for real-time game applications and mobile platforms.
* Great at collaborating and communicating ideas with developers and project managers.
Bonus points if you have:
* Experience with Spine 2D or Toon Boom.
* An understanding of how developers implement animations technically.
* Have worked on 3D animation projects
* An interest in how Generative AI could enhance animation workflows!
Why Tombola?
You'll make a huge impact on our product visuals and player experience, creating richer, interactive moments for millions! This role offers a fantastic entry point with long-term opportunities to develop your design, animation, and stakeholder management skills. Our animators can progress into roles like Senior Animator, R&D Designer, and more!
If you're passionate about animation and ready to add your sparkle to a company that values innovation and a great work-life balance, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now and let's get animated!
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Entry level
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Full-time
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Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology
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