Senior 2D Animator

Rise of Kingdoms is a mobile MMO real-time strategy game inspired by history. Today the number of players in the world has exceeded 100 million. It is ranked TOP1 in the revenue list of Chinese games which entered the global market.

 And we are looking for a talented Senior 2D Animator to join our team!

What are you working on?

• The name of the project(s): Rise of Kingdoms
• At what stage of the project(s)? Released
• Genres: Simulation, Strategy
• Platforms: Mobile, iOS, Android

For which tasks (responsibilities)?

Reporting to the Lead 2D\3D Animator, our Senior 2D Animator will have the following main responsibilities:

• Responsible for the entire 2d animation pipeline of the studio and technical final quality of the animations;

• Creation of technical documentation;

• Task estimation and respect of deadlines;

• Animation team members recruitment and evaluation;

• Daily management of the environment art team: control of  the progress,  art research and development, technology and quality improvement;

What kind of professional are we looking for?

• 3+ years of experience as senior or lead in 2d spine character animation design for casual games;

• Mastering in 2d animation with Spine Pro and experience in classic 2d animation, quick sketching, and human anatomy move;

• Familiar with character animation technical setup: skeletal system, bones, rigging, skinning

• Able to create natural and smooth animation in Pixar style for characters, creatures, and props;

• Experience in 2d storyboarding for characters and cut scenes;

• Portfolio with high-quality examples of cartoonish art;

• Experience in leading a team

• Deep understanding of game production processes and workflows

• Spoken and written English (Intermediate or higher).

 Bonus points:

• Familiarity with VFX modules;

• Understanding of acting techniques, cinematography, camera movement;

• Experience in 3d animation, modeling or texturing;

• Knowledge of basic set design principles and light design;

• Passion for SLG games and experience in creating them.

Why do we enjoy working here?

• Competitive salary;

• Some of the largest bonuses on Ukrainian Market;

• Employment according to the Ukrainian Labor code and paid taxes by the Company;

• Medical insurance;

• 24 calendar days of paid vacation annually;

• Paid sick leaves;

• Modern comfortable office in Kyiv (Gulliver) with some remote work possibility;

• Innovative game product and diverse team to grow together.