Senior Animator (GameDev)

TL;DR

Senior Animator (Game Art): Bringing titles to life by adding motion, clarity, and expression to the player experience with an accent on animating UI elements, 2D characters, and environments. Focus on smooth implementation in Unity, collaborating with design and development teams, and exploring generative AI for motion concepting.

Location: Hybrid - 3 days per week from the Wave Office in Gdansk or Unity Centre in Krakow, Poland. Candidates must be authorized to work in Poland on a full-time basis without the need for current or future visa sponsorship.

Company

hirify.global creates top-grossing, leading titles in the social casino genre as part of the Aristocrat family, with offices in multiple global locations.

What you will do

• Animate UI elements and transitions to bring clarity, responsiveness, and delight to titles.
• Translate static designs and motion comps into fully functional, in-game animations.
• Collaborate with UX, UI, and development teams to ensure consistency, usability, and performance.
• Animate 2D characters and environments to support narrative and gameplay moments.
• Create prototypes using tools like After Effects, Animate, or Spine.
• Work within Unity’s 2D animation system to implement assets directly in-game.
• Explore and prototype using generative AI tools to support animation concepting.

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience animating UI and 2D elements in a game development setting.
• Strong grasp of animation principles: timing, easing, flow, and visual feedback.
• Solid understanding of UI animation and implementation in Unity.
• Artistic eye for motion, design, layout, and composition.
• Familiarity with After Effects, Animate, Spine, or similar for rapid prototyping.
• Understanding of mobile performance constraints and optimization.
• Professional-level English and excellent interpersonal skills.
• Candidates must be authorized to work in Poland on a full-time basis.

Nice to have

• Experience with Unity timelines, shaders, or light scripting.
• Generative AI skills, especially in prototyping or expanding animation concepts.
• Technical art experience.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunities to elevate careers and grow within a global team of 800 members.
• Fostering an inclusive culture where people are encouraged to be their best.
• Recognized in the Global Inspiring Workplace Awards and Stevies for Great Employers.
• Part of the Aristocrat family, sharing a mission of bringing joy through play.
• Company operates on a People First principle.