Animator - Games

Who we are

The Workshop is a tech company that develops intuitive software for the online gaming industry. Our motto is to move “Fearlessly Forward” together. Cooperative innovation is at the center of everything we do - from our games, new products and technologies, to how we collaborate and share inspiration with one another.

Your mission

As an Animator, you will have a significant role and a possibility to work on exciting iGaming projects. You will become a part of our growing team and work alongside other animators, artists and sound designers in cross-collaboration with software engineers, product owners and other business stakeholders.

We are looking for an experienced individual who is passionate about making games while demonstrating openness, reception and the mindset to do new things and keep on learning.

What you'll do

Master hands-on creation of 2d animations based on skeleton rigs or frame by frame animations;
Collaborate with artists in meeting the expectations of the desired animations, and preparing fully functional animations from the supplied art layers;
Be responsible of creating and structuring animated rigs based on the art delivered through the use of bones, meshes, skins, etc.;
Document animations flows and provide technical solutions to developers of how animations should behave in specific environments inside the game;
Support development to fix issues related to animation deliveries during the production of the game;
Create frame-by-frame or rigged visual effects;
Create videos to display animation deliveries in context;
Collaborate with Sound Designers regarding sound synchronisation within animations;
Have the knowledge of great image optimisation skills for delivering animation sprite-sheets and videos.

What you'll bring

Experience working within 2d animation field;
Experience using Spine or similar 2D animation tools;
Knowledge of Photoshop;
Knowledge of Video editing software like After effects or Premiere;
Knowledge of Visual Effects Software like Particle Illusion;
Ability to articulate animation decisions and act upon received feedback;
Strong hands-on skills of animation styles and principles in order to be adaptable to different game graphics (realistic, cartoon, etc.);
Good interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills;
Good level of written and spoken English;
Experience working within the iGaming industry is a plus.
Please, send us your CV and your portfolio (or a few samples in any other form that could demonstrate your skillset) to apply.

What's in it for you

Inspiring and fulfilling work at an innovative and values-driven company creating cutting-edge tech
Attractive salary and customisable benefits package
Contemporary and accessible office environments with a range of workplace perks
Six weeks’ paid leave for every four years of service
Relocation package for you and your family including soft-landing package services to help you settle in (applicable in Spain, if you are moving from a different city/country)
Being part of a team with a forward-looking, international mindset and agile working practices
A friendly, inclusive and multicultural environment (we are made up of over 35 nationalities, speaking almost 30 languages)
Wellbeing programmes, learning and personal growth opportunities
A range of employee events throughout the year, including team building activities, Learning Labs, Hackathons and Designathons
Opportunities to shape the tech community within and outside of the company, through mentoring and knowledge-sharing.