Playrix is a global leader in the mobile gaming industry, ranking #1 in Europe and among the top 3 worldwide by revenue. Our legendary titles, such as Gardenscapes, Homescapes, and Township, have been installed over 2.3 billion times. With a daily audience of 30 million players, our work defines the visual standard for the casual gaming genre.

We are currently seeking a motivated and talented Junior 2D Animator who is eager to launch their career in game development. If you are passionate about how character movement enhances player emotions and are ready to contribute to some of the most profitable mobile projects in history, we want to hear from you.

The Role & Your Impact

As a Junior 2D Animator at Playrix, you are not just a production artist; you are a storyteller through motion. You will be responsible for bringing our beloved characters—both humans and animals—to life, ensuring they feel vibrant, reactive, and full of personality.

You will join an elite animation department that prioritizes quality above all else. From day one, you will be immersed in high-level production workflows, receiving direct mentorship from senior industry veterans. This is a rare opportunity to see your animations played by millions of people while rapidly leveling up your technical and artistic skills.

Core Responsibilities

1. Character Rigging & Animation

• Spine Development: Creating expressive character animations for both idle and active states using Spine. You will focus on fluid transitions that feel natural and rewarding to the player.
• Asset Maintenance: Reviewing, refining, and updating existing animations to ensure they meet 2026’s evolving visual standards.
• Technical Polish: Ensuring all rigs are robust and animations are technically sound before they move to the implementation phase.

2. Performance & Optimization

• Mobile Efficiency: Balancing high-quality visual aesthetics with the technical constraints of mobile devices. You will learn to optimize draw calls and atlas usage to ensure animations run smoothly across all supported hardware.
• Problem Solving: Identifying and fixing technical animation bugs to maintain a seamless user experience.

3. Growth & Collaboration

• Feedback Integration: Working closely with Senior Animators and Art Leads to refine your work. At Playrix, we value an open feedback culture where every iteration brings you closer to perfection.
• Cross-Team Synergy: Collaborating with 2D Artists and Programmers to ensure that your animations integrate perfectly with the game’s UI and mechanics.

Candidate Requirements

• Foundational Experience: Basic experience in 2D character animation. This can come from commercial work, academic studies, or a high-quality personal portfolio.
• Software Proficiency: A working knowledge of Spine is highly preferred. However, if you are an expert in other 2D animation tools and are ready to master Spine quickly, we encourage you to apply.
• Animation Fundamentals: A deep understanding of the 12 classic principles of animation (timing, squash and stretch, anticipation, staging, etc.).
• Artistic Eye: A strong sense of motion, silhouette, and weight. You should know how to guide the player’s eye through movement.
• Soft Skills: High attention to detail, a willingness to learn, and a professional attitude toward constructive feedback.
• Linguistic Skill: Native or professional fluency in Russian is essential for participating in our internal stand-ups and technical discussions.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

1. Elite Mentorship & AI Innovation

We were among the first in the game development industry to implement Neural Networks into our production cycles. As a Junior 2D Animator, you will have access to proprietary AI pipelines that accelerate your workflow, allowing you to focus on the creative “soul” of the animation rather than repetitive technical tasks.

2. Clear Career Trajectory

We provide a transparent growth map. You can choose to grow into a Leadership/Management role or deepen your technical expertise to become a Principal Artist, influencing the artistic vision of entire global products.

3. Flexibility & Remote Freedom

We are a results-oriented company. Most of our roles offer a flexible schedule. You can work from anywhere in the world—we only evaluate the quality of your output, not your desk time.

4. Holistic Well-being

• Health: Comprehensive medical insurance for you and your children, including reimbursement for online psychologist sessions.
• Fitness: We support a healthy lifestyle by reimbursing gym memberships and fitness app subscriptions.
• Time Off: Fully paid vacation and sick leave, with additional “personal days” available for life’s unexpected moments.

5. Professional Development

• Education: We pay for your participation in international specialized conferences and courses.
• Internal Community: Join our internal conferences, hackathons, and quizzes.
• Merch Store: Earn our internal currency through company activities and spend it on unique gifts in our merch store.

Work Format & Relocation

Playrix is a global community, but we maintain specific operational hubs.

• Relocation Requirement: This position requires relocation from Russia or Belarus.
• Support: We provide comprehensive relocation assistance to our offices in Cyprus, Serbia, Armenia, or Kazakhstan, or you may work remotely from any other country (excluding Russia and Belarus).