Grand Games

Senior Animator at Grand Games (Istanbul, Turkey)

Grand Games· Istanbul, Turkey·

Role details

Work type
Onsite
Employment
Full-Time
Level
Senior

Job description

We are looking for a passionate Senior Animator to join our team. In this role, you will create high-quality 2D animations and visual effects across the game, collaborating closely with Art, Product, and Development teams to make gameplay feel polished and engaging. At Grand Games, we believe in passionate people who want to make an impact. If you want to be in the core team of a fast-growing company and have passion for gaming, your opportunity to make an impact awaits at Grand Games.

Responsibilities:

  • Produce polished 2D animations across UI elements, game characters and environments
  • Create engaging VFX and particle effects that enhance gameplay and player feedback
  • Test and refine animations in-game to ensure a seamless player experience
  • Collaborate with Art, Product, and Development teams throughout the production process
  • Optimize animations and visual effects for mobile performance

Requirements:

  • 2+ years of experience in the mobile gaming industry
  • Strong understanding of 2D animation principles, including timing, movement, and posing
  • Proficiency in Unity and hands-on experience with Spine
  • Experience creating VFX and working with particle systems
  • Ability to produce polished animations while maintaining the visual style of the game

Working at Grand Games:

  • Stock option
  • Fast-paced environment with feedback culture at its core
  • Surrounded by exceptional and passionate team members
  • Private health insurance with %100 coverage
  • All-day meals prepared by private chefs
  • Access to our on-site gym

Why work at Grand Games

  • Ownership culture: The company cites "Ownership, Drive, Passion, Communication, Teamwork, Feedback" as core values — ideal for people who thrive with high autonomy and accountability.
  • Early-stage impact with proven traction: Employees get to work on games that have already hit No. 1/No. 2 on US charts while still being part of a fast-growing, 73-person team.
  • Career growth: Open positions range from new grad growth roles to senior leadership, and the company is growing headcount to match its funding scale.
  • Location & setup: On-site roles at the Besiktas, Istanbul office (with a small UK presence). The studio environment appears creative and collaborative, with prominent art and design team sizes (27 in Design, 17 in Technical).
  • Hiring process transparency: The careers page notes AI-assisted hiring support but emphasizes human decision-making; clear role descriptions indicate structured product/engineering/art/UA teams.
  • Perks: Not explicitly listed in sources, but the opportunity to work on genre-defining mobile games with some of Turkey's top gaming talent is the primary draw.
  • Environment: Modern tech stack (Unity, Docker, Kubernetes, ClickHouse, TypeScript, etc.) and a flat execution style — "we achieve greatness by working together as one team."

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