Senior Animator at Scopely
Company: Scopely
Location: United States (Remote)
Job Type: Full-Time
Salary: $98,600 – $145,000 USD (CA, CO, NJ, NY, WA)
About Scopely
Scopely is a leading global interactive entertainment company and the publisher of some of the world’s most successful mobile games, including MONOPOLY GO!, Pokémon GO, Stumble Guys, MARVEL Strike Force, and more. Founded in 2011, Scopely develops, publishes, and operates award-winning games across mobile, web, PC, and console platforms.
With global operations and a proprietary technology platform, Playgami, Scopely continues to shape the future of mobile gaming while building meaningful player communities worldwide.
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
Nice to Have
- Additional skills in drawing, modeling, and texturing
- Proficiency in animating text and images
- Experience with Photoshop and After Effects
- Knowledge of Jira
- Mobile games development experience
- Familiarity with AI creative tools such as Scenario or GeminiAI
Compensation & Benefits
- Annual salary range: $98,600 – $145,000 USD (CA, CO, NJ, NY, WA)
- Eligibility for equity and performance bonuses
- Comprehensive healthcare benefits
- Retirement benefits
- Pet insurance
- Paid holidays and Scopely free days
- Unlimited paid time off
Base pay may vary based on skills, experience, and location.
How to Apply
Apply through the official application page below:
Note: Please include your online portfolio demonstrating animation and technical art expertise.