Lead 2D Animator

Job Description

Project: Hero Wars: Dominion Era

About Nexters

Nexters is an international game development company that strives to introduce the joy of core gaming experiences to casual players. In 2021 we went public and listed on the NASDAQ (GDEV). Nexters is part of the GDEV holding, which also includes Cubic Games, Royal Ark, Game Gears, Light Hour Games studios. Our people work worldwide from offices in Cyprus, Armenia, and Kazakhstan or remotely. We want brilliant professionals who love building great games in a team with one of the best cultures.

About your role

We are seeking a Lead 2D Animator to oversee visual quality, guide artistic direction, and mentor the team.

Please, note

Candidates with portfolios will be given preference.

What you’ll be doing

• Updating animation production pipelines and documenting all changes in guidelines
• Defining animation quality standards, production timelines, and ensuring their adherence
• Managing and developing the animation team
• Collaborating with cross-functional departments on the project

We hope that you

• Strong proficiency in Unity
• Deep expertise in Spine: skeletal animation, effects, mesh, skinning
• Experience creating and polishing UI animations, transitions, pop-ups, and similar elements
• 2–3+ years of experience working on game projects
• Experience with Adobe Animate - a significant advantage
• Skills in team management, planning, and deadline control
• Ability to dive into technical issues and find practical solutions
• Strong process-structuring skills: from organizing folders and scenes to building pipelines and communication flows
• Ability to clearly explain complex concepts and support the team (in a mentorship format rather than authoritative management)
• Initiative in documenting, describing, and sharing knowledge
• Ability to set up processes and adapt them to the project’s needs

Nice to have

• Experience with complex projects featuring unconventional technical architectures.

What we offer

• Healthcare
  Medical care program (including dental service) or medical care compensation are available for you wherever you wish to work. The basic medical care program is also available for your family members if you choose to work from our official locations – Cyprus, Armenia, and Kazakhstan.
• Work, life, and balance
  We offer a fair amount of paid vacation days and sick leave. You can work at one of our comfortable offices in official locations or from home.
• Sports
  You can choose various sports activities like yoga, football, and volleyball in our official locations.
• Relocation support
  A relocation package is available for you if you decide to join us in one of our official locations.
• Skills improvement
  Let's learn languages: you can visit online English language courses. Greek and Armenian language lessons are available for everyone who works in Cyprus or Armenia. Our company encourages people of Nexters to take part in game jams, hackathons, and relevant conferences and meetups as expert speakers.
• Community & ESG
  We are proud of our local communities and support employees’ social initiatives. Dream big, act big: Nexters contribute to gaming’s positive impact on the world, hold a sustainability strategy, and take part in charity projects all over the world.

Work format 

In one of the company's offices in Cyprus, Armenia and Kazakhstan or remotely.