2D Animator (Spine)

Joker Games is a remote-first mobile gaming company based in Istanbul. Since our launch in 2017, we have significantly impacted the gaming industry with "Batak Club," our flagship game, which has become a massive success in Turkey. Now, we are on a mission to redefine our genre and develop high-quality, evergreen mobile games for players worldwide.

We are looking for exceptional talent to join our team and help us push the boundaries of mobile gaming.

Our Motto: Inspired by Steve Jobs, we believe in hiring smart, creative individuals who bring fresh ideas to the table and help shape the future of our games.

Animation is the heart of bringing games to life. We are seeking a skilled and experienced Spine 2D Animator to enhance our games with dynamic and engaging animations. This role involves crafting character animations, icon animations, game environment animations, popups, and visual effects (VFX) such as glow, sparkles, particles, flames, and more. If you have a passion for making games more vibrant, fun, and immersive, we’d love to hear from you!

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Create high-quality animations using Spine 2D.
• Collaborate with the development team to ensure seamless integration of animations into the game engine.
• Implement complex animation setups and optimize assets for performance.
• Align animations with conceptual art and game specifications, including storyboards and prototypes.
• Develop animations that reinforce gameplay mechanics and enhance user experience.
• Utilize storytelling techniques to create engaging and expressive animations.
• Provide innovative ideas and improvements to enhance the visual appeal of our games.
• Maintain an organized workflow and meet project deadlines.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Proficiency in Spine 2D and experience with character and game element animation.
• Strong understanding of animation principles, movement, and timing.
• Ability to create fluid and appealing animations for UI elements, characters, and game assets.
• Familiarity with the mobile gaming market and its trending animation styles.
• Basic knowledge of Unity, particularly its UI animation system, is a significant advantage.
• Experience in UI animation and motion design is highly desirable.
• A strong portfolio or showreel demonstrating relevant experience is required.

NICE TO HAVE:

• Working knowledge of Adobe After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator, or equivalent software.
• Experience in UI animation, isometric object animation, and visual effects (VFX) for games.
• Intermediate proficiency in English.

How To Apply

If you are passionate about creating stunning and engaging animations for mobile games, we’d love to see your work! Please submit your resume and portfolio/showreel, including a case study if available.

Join us and be a part of shaping the future of mobile gaming!