Senior Animator

October 8, 2026

Hybrid

Senior

Barcelona, Spain

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Description

A major mobile games studio is hiring a Senior Animator for a global hit title in Barcelona on a hybrid basis. The role covers creating animatics, transitions, 3D animations, VFX, UI and character animations alongside Tech Artists, UI artists, UX designers and Engineers. The animator helps set the animation quality bar, improves the animation tools and pipeline, and reviews work from internal and external artists.

Responsibilities

Create animatics, transitions, 3D animations and VFX, UI animations and character animations
Work with Tech Artists, UI artists, UX designers and Engineers to create industry-leading mobile game animations and memorable player experiences
Work with the Animation Director and Art Director to set and push the animation quality bar and express storytelling through in-game animations
Understand animator workflow and provide technical support for efficient production and implementation of high-quality animation
Define, maintain and improve animation tools and pipeline with engineers, animators and technical artists
Give feedback on animation created by internal artists and external co-developers or outsourcers
Serve as an active participant in team art discussions, critiques and reviews
Work with production to ensure timely completion of animation tasks
Work collaboratively with the narrative, design and art team

Requirements

Expert hand-key animation skills and clear knowledge of animation fundamentals
5+ years of professional experience creating animations for games
Some experience with technical implementation of animations in UI and feature development in Unity
Excellent communication, collaboration, interpersonal, and organizational skills
Excellent time management and work discipline
Some experience with game feature development, player experience, story, creating previz (After Effects, Photoshop, Animate)
Experience or curiosity in using AI-supported tools responsibly to improve creative workflows, iteration and productivity
Additional proficiency in drawing, texturing and modeling is preferred
Proficiency in Photoshop and After Effects preferred
Mobile games experience

Conditions

Hybrid work format based in Barcelona, Spain

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