Senior Animator - Monopoly GO!

We are currently looking for a talented Senior Animator to join our Monopoly GO! Team. This person will create animatics, transitions, 2D and 3D animations and VFX, UI animations, character animations, and more. They will work with Tech Artists, UI artists, UX designers, and Engineers to create industry-leading mobile game animations and memorable player experiences. MONOPOLY GO! is a global phenomenon and the biggest mobile game launch in history, captivating millions of players worldwide. Responsibilities Work with the Animation Lead, Animation Director and Art Director to help set and push the animation quality bar and express storytelling through in-game animations Understand animator workflow and provide technical support for the efficient production and implementation of high-quality animation Work with engineers, animators, and technical artists to define, maintain, and improve animation tools and pipeline. Give feedback on animation created by internal artists and external co-developers or outsourcers Serve as an active participant in team art discussions, critiques and reviews. Ability to work with production to ensure timely completion of animation tasks Ability to work collaboratively with the narrative, design, and art team. Qualifications Expert hand-key animation skills 2D and 3D - clear knowledge of animation fundamentals 5+ years of professional experience creating animations for games (Maya preferred) 2+ years of experience with technical implementation of animations in UI and feature development in Unity Experience with real-time particle and VFX-based animations Excellent communication, collaboration, interpersonal, and organizational skills Excellent time management and work discipline Online Portfolio demonstrating animation art skills and technical art skills such as rigging, vfx, etc Experience in giving feedback and mentoring Experience with game feature development, player experience, story, creating 2D previz. (After effects, Photoshop, Animate) A willingness to embrace and explore AI-powered tools that enhance the art creation process Nice to haves Additional proficiency in drawing, texturing, and modeling is preferred Additional proficiency animating text and images Proficiency in Photoshop and After Effects preferred Knowledge of Jira Mobile games experience. Experience with AI-assisted creative tools such as Scenario, ChatGPT, or GeminiAI. For candidates in CA, CO, NJ, NY, and WA, the annual salary range is provided below. In addition to base pay, employees may be eligible for equity, bonuses, and a comprehensive benefits package, including healthcare benefits, retirement benefits, pet insurance, paid holidays, paid Scopely free days, and unlimited paid time off. Base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. CA, CO, NJ, NY, and WA Annual Salary Range $98,600 $145,000 USD About Scopely Scopely is a leading video game and global interactive entertainment company, home to many of the world’s most beloved and enduring experiences, including two of the most successful mobile games of all-time “MONOPOLY GO!” and “Pokémon GO,” along with “Stumble Guys,” “Star Trek™ Fleet Command,” “MARVEL Strike Force,” “WWE Champions,” the Scrabble® franchise, “Yahtzee® With Buddies,” and many others. Across mobile, web, PC, and console, Scopely creates, develops, publishes, and live-operates one of the most diversified and award-winning portfolios in the games industry — bringing hundreds of millions of players together through a shared love of play. Founded in 2011, Scopely is powered by its exceptional team — including thousands of world-class gamemakers around the globe, a distinctive tenet-driven culture, and its proprietary technology platform, Playgami. Together, these strengths have fueled Scopely’s position as the #1 mobile games company in the U.S. and #2 globally, generating more than $10 billion in lifetime revenue. Whether building g ... (truncated, view full listing at source)