Senior Animator | Riyadh Studio
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About us:
Sandsoft was formed by industry leaders from international video games publishers and local talents with the core ambition to help develop the gaming ecosystem across MENA, modernize the region and take MENA from an emerging market to a global market leader. Sandsoft has offices in Saudi Arabia, Spain, Finland and China.
Sandsoft is looking for talented individuals who share the same drive and vision.
Role Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled and passionate Senior Animator who possesses a deep understanding of creating captivating and immersive animations for mobile games. The ideal candidate will be a creative storyteller with a proven track record of delivering high-quality animations that enhance the overall gameplay experience.
Most importantly, we’re not looking for any kind of artists but Game Artists who love, live and breathe games. It’s a great opportunity to explore and push yourself as you’ll be surrounded by other Game Makers who also love games and, together, you’ll work to build worlds, characters and games to be loved and enjoyed by millions of players for years to come.
Responsibilities
Conceptualize, design, and implement high-quality animations for a variety of mobile game characters, environments, and objects.
Collaborate closely with the game development team, including designers, product managers, and engineers, to translate animation requirements into game-ready assets.
Understand and apply animation principles, including the 12 principles of animation, to create fluid, believable, and engaging motion.
Utilize industry-standard animation software, such as Maya, 3ds Max, or Blender, to create high-fidelity animations.
Work with technical animators to ensure animations integrate seamlessly with the game engine and gameplay mechanics.
Contribute to the overall art direction of the game by ensuring that animations align with the game's style and aesthetic.
Stay up-to-date with the latest animation trends and techniques to create cutting-edge animations that captivate mobile gamers.
Provide feedback and guidance to junior animators to foster a collaborative and supportive learning environment.
Prepare briefs and provide feedback to 3D outsource partners.
Experience
5+ years of experience in animation, with a focus on mobile games.
Proven track record of creating high-quality animations for successful mobile game titles.
Expertise in animation principles, including character animation, body mechanics, facial animation, and special effects animation.
Strong understanding of mobile game development processes and constraints.
Proficient in using Maya for animation creation.
Knowledge of 3D Modelling, Texturing, Rendering.
Knowledge of turning 3D to sprites, and Spine. (Texturepacker, Spine, Live2D)
Knowledge of animation rigging and skinning techniques.
Knowledge in Unity or other game engines.
Bonus : Knowledge with motion capture software or blend shape techniques.
Bonus: 2D & illustrations capabilities
Bonus: VFX Particle System
Passion for mobile games and a deep understanding of player preferences.
Requires submission of portfolio with relevant work experience in games
At Sandsoft, we do things differently.
Our Background. We are a new, dynamic games company based in Saudi Arabia focused on publishing, developing & investing in high quality, core mobile Free to Play and Play & Earn game experiences and studios across the world. Our seasoned team is composed of passionate game makers with vast experience in developing, publishing and leading some of the most highly successful game franchises ever released including FIFA, Candy Crush, Need for Speed, Angry Birds, World of Tanks and more. And we are backed by the resources of one of the largest, most successful and prestigious corporations in the Middle East (Ajlan &Bros).
We Value Independence. We create the best possible, small teams we call ‘Tribes’ and give them the freedom and independence to work together in pursuit of creating the highest quality games with high reliability and competition at the heart of the experience. Each Tribe has the freedom to pursue this goal as they see fit. It’s up to them to decide what is best for Sandsoft and for our players.
We Defer to Trust. We trust each other, even when we disagree. In this environment, you will work with your colleagues who will trust you to do what makes sense and give you the autonomy to do what is right for Sandsoft as only our game teams can make the decision to launch or shut down their project.
Everyone is a Game Maker. Everybody in our development team is first and foremost, a Game Maker and you will be no different. We encourage our people to use their talents where they have the most impact. We ask and give feedback proactively to inform our decisions. So while you are a master of your own discipline, you are also a key stakeholder and your role and voice is critical when it comes to concepting and designing Games.
We Live Our Company Values. We pride ourselves in hiring growth-minded people who show a motivated, collaborative, and entrepreneurial attitude, and who embrace our Core Values as the right way to develop something great together.
Sandsoft core values are:
Boldness 👩🚀 + Togetherness 🫱🏼🫲🏾 + Growth 🚀
To know more about Sandsoft, visit our website or Linkedin profile.
- Department
- Studio @Riyadh
- Locations
- Riyadh
Colleagues
Riyadh
About Sandsoft
Aligned with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030, Sandsoft Games is dedicated to the country’s socio-economic diversification by growing the regional video game industry and offering careers whilst creating fun and positive game experiences for players, with a special focus on the MENA region, whilst impacting worldwide.
Through a passion for games, Sandsoft Games aims at bringing closer continents, cultures, and people.
Senior Animator | Riyadh Studio
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