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Playtika is hiring 2D Animator

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📍 Locations: Kyiv, Vinnytsia, Dnipro | 💻 Hybrid/Flexible At Playtika, we believe life needs play! 🕹️ We’re on a mission to create immersive experiences using cutting-edge technologies like AI and machine learning, connecting, inspiring, and entertaining millions of players worldwide 🌍✨. From a small mobile games company in Israel 🇮🇱 to a publicly traded global leader, our award-winning portfolio includes nine of the top 100 highest-grossing mobile games in the US. Join a team of storytellers, creators, strategists, and data scientists shaping the future of interactive entertainment 🚀. Your Role:🎰 Build engaging slot machine games using GDevelop🤝 Collaborate with R&D, QA, and art teams to deliver smooth gameplay🎨 Implement animations, game logic, states, interactions, and features⚡ Optimize game balancing, UX flows, and visual polish💡 Contribute to modernizing and scaling slot machine development What We’re Looking For:✅ Understanding of basic programming logic (if/else, variables, loops)✅ Experience in Spine animation✅ Familiarity with game creation and version control (Git)✅ Strong creativity, attention to detail, and teamwork skills✅ Willingness to learn and grow 🌱 Nice to Have:✨ Prior experience with GDevelop, Unity, or game economy/balance design✨ Knowledge of animation principles and indie/mobile game development Perks & Benefits:💰 Annual bonus & competitive salary🕒 Flexible working hours🥐 Daily breakfast & lunch, plus office refreshments🩺 Private health, dental, and psychological support🌴 20 paid vacation days + 5 sick days, 6 long weekends, + birthday off 🎉🎁 Gifts for special occasions (birthdays, holidays, weddings, childbirth)📚 Access to technical library & educational platform for courses and certifications📈 Career development, coaching, and internal mobility🎉 Team events, corporate celebrations, and fun activities💇 Personal care in office (nails, barber, eyebrows)🚍 Modern offices with organized shuttle service We Value Diversity: 🌈We are an equal opportunity employer and celebrate inclusion. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, regardless of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status. Ready to Play? Apply now and join the Playtika team! 🎮✨

Playtika hiring Animator

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About Playtika At Playtika, we believe life needs play. From our beginnings as a small mobile games company in Israel to becoming a global leader in interactive entertainment, we’ve been redefining how millions of people connect, play, and have fun. Today, we’re a publicly traded company with a diverse portfolio of award-winning casual and social casino games — including nine titles ranked among the Top 100 Grossing Mobile Games in the U.S. Our team of storytellers, strategists, creators, and data scientists thrives on innovation, harnessing AI and machine learning to deliver unforgettable gaming experiences. We are home to some of the best talent in the industry and proud of our inclusive, agile culture. With strong financial foundations and a player-first mindset, we’re continuing to shape the future of interactive entertainment. Ready to join us? Your Role as Animator As an Animator at Playtika, you’ll breathe life into characters, environments, and game experiences through polished, dynamic animation. You’ll collaborate with creative leads to deliver visually stunning assets that engage and delight players. What You’ll Do Create high-quality animations for characters, environments, UI, and FX assets in a variety of styles. Apply strong timing, posing, and storytelling skills to craft compelling animations. Animate game art within predefined art styles, ensuring visuals are engaging and fit the game’s purpose. Work closely with the Animation Lead/Art Lead/Director to identify and deliver required animated content. Iterate based on feedback, ensuring top-quality results with minimal supervision. Manage your time effectively, showing self-sufficiency and accountability. Develop creative solutions even when concepts aren’t fully defined. What We’re Looking For 2+ years of experience as a professional Animator in the gaming or film industry. Strong character animation skills and deep understanding of animation principles. High proficiency in After Effects (and Trapcode Particular), plus Photoshop and related tools. Technical competence and strong understanding of animation processes. Ability to independently generate ideas and animations for all aspects of a project. Portfolio required — please include a link when applying. Applications without a portfolio may not be considered. Nice to Have Experience with Spine 2D (or willingness to learn quickly). Familiarity with animation file prep for game engines. Experience with Unity or GDevelop. Perks & Benefits Biweekly pay via direct deposit + annual bonus plan Health, dental, vision, disability & life insurance (mostly company-paid) 401(k) plan with 100% match up to 3% Generous Paid Time Off: vacation, sick leave, 11 holidays + 6 extra long weekends + special birthday day off Leaves of Absence (family, medical, military, jury duty, bereavement, etc.) Flexible working hours & hybrid setup (2 days remote, 3 days in-office) Gym memberships, events, company-sponsored happy hours & celebrations Work permit assistance (if needed) Learning platform (Campus) for professional growth Why Join Us? At Playtika, you’ll be part of a global team shaping the future of interactive entertainment. We value diversity, collaboration, and creativity — and we’re committed to making our workplace one where everyone belongs. If this sounds like the perfect fit for you — apply now and let’s play together!