As an Animator at Prodigy, you will have the opportunity to work on our newest game, Prodigy English - a life simulator that focuses on giving players the flexibility to live their best life in a virtual world. You’ll apply your talents to create and expand our roster of characters, animals, environmental objects and UI elements from the concept phase through to production. You will be able to apply your skill of bringing art to life and create a thrilling experience for kids to enjoy while playing our game.
Your Impact
- Developing and enriching our in-game universe, offering players fresh characters, creatures, and settings to explore and delight in
- Support and coach other artists on the team, both in and outside of animation
- Collaborate with other specializations, including product managers, game and product designers, developers and other artists to provide the highest quality player experience for our users
- Consistently seek avenues for self-improvement and team enhancement to achieve greater efficiency and effectiveness, all while prioritizing our players' needs
About You
- A diligent animator, passionate about exploring new art techniques, ways to work, and ultimately creating thrilling work
- 5+ years of experience working with 2D animation in game development, ideally with a team
- Passionate about bringing life to characters and providing high-quality animation to players, with the goal of making the best game possible
- Excited by the challenges that come with a rapidly growing and scaling company, and have thrived in this kind of environment
- Strong communication - both verbal and written - and comfortable keeping the team up-to-date with your progress
- Exceptionally reliable and organized, able to agree, commit and hit deadlines
- Ability to view the quality of the work you provide in many ways (visual quality, scalability of solution, adherence to designer requirements, in-game performance, etc.)
- Not afraid to stretch yourself outside of your comfort zone to tackle new opportunities, and have a love for continuous learning
Core Technologies
- Spine (Nice to have)
- Toon boom (Nice to have)
- Photoshop (Must have experience)
Working at Prodigy
- Be part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to helping every student in the world love learning! At Prodigy Education, your work positively impacts the lives of millions of students and teachers worldwide.
- Join a company which empowers a Growth Mindset among its team members, so you grow as we do. You’ll also work on award-winning products which harness the magic of math and power of language for students in grades 1st-8th.
- We understand that a thriving team is at the core of our success. So, on top of an inspirational mission and rewarding work, our Total Rewards Program reflects our commitment to your financial, physical, and mental well-being.
- It’s not just about the work though; it's about the culture. As the Toronto Star reports in a recent feature on Prodigy: "Prodigy’s secret sauce is that it sees its corporate culture as something that is built slowly from the ground up and is always evolving.” Check it out here.
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