Job Type: Full Time

Location: Remote (outside Russia and Belarus) | Full-timeCompany: Playrix 🎮 About Playrix Playrix is one of the world’s leading mobile game development studios. Ranked #1 in Europe and consistently among the Top 3 globally by mobile app revenue, our games have been installed over 2.3 billion times — that’s nearly a third of the world’s population! Each day, more than 30 million players engage with our titles worldwide. Our flagship games, including Gardenscapes, Homescapes, Fishdom, and Township, are beloved by players of all ages. At Playrix, we combine creativity, innovation, and cutting-edge technology to deliver memorable experiences enjoyed by millions every day. 🌟 About the Role We are looking for an experienced Principal 2D Animator to join our team and contribute to our flagship projects. This is a unique opportunity to create high-quality animations for games with a multi-million-player audience, working alongside some of the best professionals in the gaming industry. In this role, you will help establish a unified animation style for the project, implement character animations, and influence the overall visual direction of our games. You will also have the opportunity to strengthen your portfolio with high-profile international projects while pushing the boundaries of 2D animation in mobile gaming. 🎨 Key Responsibilities Develop a cohesive animation vision for the project, ensuring consistency across all characters and elements. Create idle, active, and interactive animations for characters, including humans and animals. Apply strong knowledge of animation principles to produce fluid, expressive, and engaging motion. Collaborate closely with designers, artists, and developers to maintain alignment between animation, art, and gameplay. Solve complex animation challenges independently, maintaining high technical and artistic standards. Ensure animations guide the player’s attention effectively and enhance the overall player experience. Contribute to improving the workflow and pipeline for animation production. 🧰 Requirements 3+ years of experience as a 2D Character Animator in game development. Strong proficiency in Spine, Adobe Animate, and Adobe Photoshop. Solid understanding and practical application of animation principles (timing, weight, motion, anticipation). A compelling animation portfolio demonstrating quality work in 2D character animation. Excellent eye for movement, composition, color, and overall visual storytelling. Ability to create focal points and guide the viewer’s attention through animation. High level of independence in handling tasks and solving technical animation challenges. Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive attitude toward complex animation issues. 🌈 Why You’ll Love Working With Us At Playrix, artists are valued as creative partners with the ability to influence the product at every stage. Your opinion matters, and you’ll be encouraged to experiment, innovate, and actively contribute to the project’s success. We also strive for continuous innovation in our workflows, integrating modern tools and technologies to support creativity and efficiency. Whether you aspire to lead a team or set artistic direction, Playrix provides ample growth opportunities and the chance to shape your career. 🎁 Perks & Benefits 💼 Flexible Work Schedule Work remotely from almost anywhere (except Russia and Belarus). We focus on results, not location, giving you freedom in how and where you work. ❤️ Health & Wellness Voluntary health insurance for employees and their children. Paid vacation and sick leave, with additional days off in certain circumstances. Reimbursement for psychologist sessions and support for mental well-being. Gym and fitness app reimbursements to promote a healthy lifestyle. 🎓 Professional Development Participation in conferences, workshops, and courses covered by Playrix. Internal professional events and training programs. Discounts on English and local language courses. 🎉 Culture & Community Regular team events, corporate parties, and informal gatherings. Fun competitions, quizzes, hackathons, and online challenges. Access to a merch store using internal currency earned through events or milestones. 🌍 Work Format This role is remote or office-based depending on preference.📦 Candidates located in Russia or Belarus must relocate to one of Playrix’s international offices or work remotely from another eligible country. 🌟 Join Playrix and bring your 2D animation skills to life. Shape animations for games played by millions worldwide and push the boundaries of what’s possible in mobile gaming.

Location: Remote (outside Russia and Belarus) | Full-timeCompany: Playrix About the Company Playrix is one of the world’s most successful mobile game developers. Ranked #1 in Europe and Top 3 globally by mobile app revenue, our games have been installed 2.3 billion times — that’s nearly one-third of the world’s population! Every day, over 30 million players enjoy our titles worldwide. About the Role We’re looking for a creative and tech-savvy AI Motion Designer to redefine how we create video ads for Gardenscapes, one of the most iconic mobile games in the world. In this role, you’ll explore the cutting edge of AI-powered video production, combining your motion design skills with next-gen AI tools to produce high-performing mobile ads. You’ll experiment, innovate, and help shape a new standard for creative storytelling in mobile gaming. This is a hands-on, experimental position — perfect for someone who loves blending art and technology. Key Responsibilities Design and produce AI-driven video creatives for Playrix mobile game ads. Integrate AI tools into the production process to boost creative speed and quality. Research, test, and implement new AI workflows tailored to marketing and video production. Automate and optimize parts of the creative process using AI. Adapt and enhance existing assets with AI-based tools. Train teammates on AI best practices and creative integration. Requirements 1+ year of experience with AI-generated video or animation tools such as GPT, DeepSeek, Hailuo (Minimax), Luma, Kling, Sora, Runway Gen-3, Midjourney, or ElevenLabs. 3+ years of experience as a motion or video designer. Strong understanding of AI capabilities in visual content creation. Analytical mindset for optimizing AI-enhanced creative pipelines. Fluency in Russian (working language of the team). Preferred Qualifications A strong portfolio of AI-generated video work. Proficiency in Photoshop, After Effects, and Blender. Experience in the gaming, advertising, or creative industries. Why You’ll Love Working at Playrix At Playrix, artists are full creative partners. We value open communication, bold ideas, and innovative problem-solving. You’ll have the freedom to explore new technologies, experiment with AI, and make a visible impact on projects seen by millions. We were among the first in game development to integrate AI-driven pipelines, setting new standards for creativity and production. Perks & Benefits 🌍 Flexible Work Format – Work remotely from anywhere (except Russia and Belarus). 💪 Health & Well-being – Medical insurance for employees and children, paid vacations, sick leave, gym reimbursements, and psychologist sessions. 🚀 Growth & Learning – Paid courses, internal conferences, and discounts on language classes. 🎉 Events & Community – Team gatherings, hackathons, competitions, and a unique merch store with rewards for participation and milestones. Work Format Remote or from one of Playrix’s global offices.This role requires relocation from Russia or Belarus or remote work from other countries (excluding Russia and Belarus). Join Playrix and help shape the future of AI-powered creative production in gaming!

🎮 About Playrix Playrix is one of the most successful and recognized mobile game developers in the world. With over 2.3 billion installations — that’s nearly one-third of the world’s population! — our games are enjoyed by more than 30 million players every single day. In terms of mobile game revenue, Playrix proudly ranks #1 in Europe and consistently among the top 3 globally. Our flagship titles like Gardenscapes, Homescapes, Fishdom, and Township have not only captured hearts worldwide but have also set benchmarks for creativity, quality, and innovation in the casual gaming industry. We’re constantly exploring new horizons — blending world-class artistry, storytelling, and technology to create experiences that delight and inspire. 🌟 About the Role Our iconic project Gardenscapes is entering an exciting new era of visual evolution, and we’re looking for a Principal VFX Artist to lead that transformation. This is a rare opportunity to join one of the world’s leading game studios and directly influence the next generation of Playrix visuals. You’ll work alongside some of the industry’s best artists, animators, and designers — a team known for creativity, collaboration, and technical mastery. You’ll be responsible for developing and enhancing visual effects for UI, establishing new artistic benchmarks, modernizing legacy effects, and optimizing production pipelines. Your vision and expertise will define how millions of players around the world experience our games. If you’re passionate about visual storytelling, have a sharp artistic eye, and can bring effects to life with both speed and quality — you’ll thrive in this role. 🎨 Your Responsibilities As the Principal VFX Artist, you will: 🌈 Design and develop complex UI visual effects for new features and events within the game. 🔄 Rework and modernize legacy VFX to align with the project’s updated art direction. 🎮 Integrate visual effects into the game seamlessly, ensuring consistency, clarity, and performance. ⚙️ Optimize existing effects and create universal, reusable solutions for the game’s design system. 🧩 Create documentation for key VFX workflows and techniques to support consistency across teams. 🌍 Share knowledge and solutions across departments, promoting best practices and innovation. 🧠 Develop a creative vision for the UI VFX layer of the project and collaborate closely with producers to ensure alignment with overall product goals. 🧰 What You’ll Need 🎨 A strong portfolio showcasing your work in a casual art style — must include UI or gameplay effects. 💼 4+ years of professional experience as a VFX Artist or Animator, preferably in mobile game development. 🧩 Deep understanding of the end-to-end VFX creation pipeline — from concept to implementation — particularly in match-3 or casual genres. ⚡ Exceptional ability to research, design, and prototype VFX solutions quickly, using top market products as creative references. 🖌️ Strong artistic judgment and technical proficiency, capable of achieving high-quality results efficiently. 🔍 Solid understanding of technical optimization for effects (atlases, batching, mechanics, etc.). 🧠 Product-oriented mindset — with a keen interest in understanding market-leading games and player expectations. 💬 Fluent in Russian (required for team communication). 💚 Why You’ll Love Working With Us At Playrix, artists are not just executors — they’re partners and decision-makers. We deeply value feedback, creativity, and collaboration. Every artist has the opportunity to influence not only the game’s visuals but also its overall direction. ✨ Here’s what makes Playrix special: 🤝 Creative Partnership: Your ideas matter. You’ll work directly with producers and art leads to shape the game’s visual identity. 🚀 Innovation at Every Level: Playrix is one of the first major studios to integrate AI and neural networks into production pipelines — opening up entirely new opportunities for creative and technical experimentation. 📈 Career Growth: Choose your path — grow as a team leader or as a visionary art expert defining style at the product level. 🌍 Global Collaboration: Work with some of the most talented professionals in game art, design, and technology across multiple time zones and cultures. 🎁 Perks & Benefits 💼 Flexible Work Setup:Enjoy a flexible schedule and the freedom to work remotely from anywhere in the world (except Russia and Belarus). What matters most is your impact — not your location. ❤️ Health & Well-Being: Comprehensive health insurance for you and your children. Fully covered vacation and sick days. Reimbursement for psychologist consultations and wellness programs. Fitness perks — gym memberships and fitness app reimbursements. 🎓 Learning & Growth: Paid participation in conferences, masterclasses, and online courses. Internal professional development events and Playrix’s own art conferences. Discounts for English language learning and local language programs. 🎉 Culture & Fun: Regular team meetups, parties, and creative events — both online and offline. Competitions, hackathons, and community activities that bring the team closer together. Access to an internal Playrix merch store, where you can use your earned points to grab exclusive gifts and collectibles. 🌍 Work Format This position is remote or office-based, depending on your preference.📦 Candidates located in Russia or Belarus must relocate to one of our international offices or another eligible country to join our team. ✨ Join Playrix and help shape the future of mobile gaming. Your creativity will be seen — and loved — by millions of players around the world every day. 💚