Animation Full-Time Remote

Senior Animator

Senior Animator at Scopely

Job Overview

Scopely is seeking a talented Senior Animator to join the Monopoly GO! team. This role involves creating high-quality animatics, transitions, 2D and 3D animations, VFX, UI animations, and character animations for one of the most successful mobile games in the world.

The Senior Animator will collaborate closely with Tech Artists, UI artists, UX designers, engineers, and the broader art team to deliver industry-leading mobile game animations and exceptional player experiences.

Key Responsibilities

Collaborate with the Animation Lead, Animation Director, and Art Director to elevate animation quality and storytelling
Create animatics, transitions, 2D/3D animations, UI animations, and real-time VFX
Provide technical support to optimize animation workflows and implementation
Work with engineers and technical artists to improve animation tools and pipelines
Deliver feedback to internal artists and external co-developers
Participate actively in art discussions, critiques, and reviews
Ensure timely delivery of animation tasks in collaboration with production
Contribute to feature development and enhance overall player experience
Explore AI-powered tools to enhance the animation and art creation process

Qualifications

5+ years of professional experience creating animations for games (Maya preferred)
2+ years of experience implementing animations in Unity for UI and feature development
Expert-level 2D and 3D hand-key animation skills with strong knowledge of animation fundamentals
Experience with real-time particle systems and VFX-based animations
Strong technical understanding of animation pipelines and tools
Online portfolio demonstrating animation, rigging, and VFX skills
Experience mentoring and providing constructive feedback
Experience in feature development, player experience design, and 2D previs (After Effects, Photoshop, Animate)
Excellent collaboration, communication, and organizational skills
Ability to manage time effectively and meet deadlines
Willingness to adopt AI-assisted creative tools