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Zynga is seeking a skilled SENIOR ANIMATOR to join a dynamic team for one of Zynga’s most established games. We are looking for driven individuals who want to contribute to the growth and development of our product in a highly-collaborative environment. The ideal candidate must be able to work with talented contributors from different disciplines and bring a unique perspective to the table. Applicants must have a strong understanding of animation principles and be able to use a range of techniques to drive high quality visuals with a limited toolset.

You will confidently and respectfully challenge the status quo in order to improve things. Assertive when needed, you voice concerns, generate ideas for improvements, and stay on the cutting edge of animation technology and technique. Confident in your decision making, you nevertheless think carefully before you speak and act.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Produce high quality 2.5D and 3D animation Using Maya and Unity animations tool set
  • Create and implementing Base mesh 2.5D background environment and characters models
  • Perform rigging or skinning of characters.
  • Collaborate with Art, Game Designer, and Tech departments to define, implement and improve animations.
  • Come up with some animation mocks, suggestions, and references to easily convey ideas to team members.
  • Demonstrate excellent time management, to deliver animation to required quality, specification and time.
  • Demonstrate strong understanding of how animation supports gameplay and narrative with the ability to communicate these links to the team.
  • Demonstrate proficiency in 3D animation software (e.g. Maya, Blender, Unity).
  • Assist in the preparation of assets for animation using Photoshop.
  • Prioritizing optimization when integrating animations within a game team’s game engine.

DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

  • 5+ years of game development experience.
  • Technical experience modelling, skinning and rigging 2D/3D assets/characters.
  • Senior level animation skills (2D/3D, character, environment, UI, VFX)
  • Senior level communication and problem solving skills.
  • The ability to provide and receive feedback.
  • Software experience in: Maya, Unity, Photoshop, Perforce, Git.
  • Knowledge of game development on multiple projects, enabling pragmatic, strategic judgements and providing creative ideas and solutions to the team.
  • Proven experience delivering animations on ambitious timelines.
  • Experience working on business level tasks, e.g. cross discipline pipeline development.
  • Excellent showreel.
  • A love of games!

WHAT WE OFFER YOU:

  • Work in a studio that has complete P&L ownership of games
  • Competitive salary, discretionary annual bonus scheme and Zynga RSUs
  • Full medical, accident as well as life insurance benefits
  • Catered breakfast, lunch and evening snacks
  • Child care facilities for women employees and discounted facilities for male employees
  • Well stocked pantry
  • Generous Paid Maternity/Paternity leave
  • Employee Assistance Programs
  • Active Employee Resource Groups – Women at Zynga
  • Frequent employee events
  • Additional leave options for most employees
  • Flexible working hours on many teams
  • Casual dress every single day
  • Work with cool people and impact millions of daily players!

We are an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to building a diverse and talented workforce. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, religion, colour, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, disability, or any other class or characteristic protected by applicable law. We welcome job-seekers, players, employees, and partners from all backgrounds to join us!

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