Lingokids is on a mission to help families raise amazing kids through Playlearning™. Ready to join us on this exciting journey? 🚀
Lingokids is a global leader in educational technology, helping over 160 million families worldwide raise amazing kids through Playlearning™—our unique approach that blends education with play. Our mission is to empower children with modern learning experiences, combining educational subjects with essential life skills to help them grow into confident, conscious, and resilient lifelong learners.
Beyond our award-winning app, we’ve built a multi-platform educational universe, including our “ Baby Bot” and “ Baby Bot’s Backyard Tales” shows, Podcasts, and Music Publishing. Our content, developed in collaboration with top education experts and Oxford Press University, ensures an engaging, high-quality learning experience in a safe, ad-free environment. This dedication to excellence has earned Lingokids multiple industry awards across app, podcast, and video categories, including Best Original Learning App by Kidscreen Awards, National Parenting Product Awards by NAPPA Awards, and Best Parenting Product by Good Housekeeping, among many others!
We’re looking for a Sr. Game Animator who will be responsible for bringing characters and interactive experiences to life through high-quality, engaging animations. This role plays a key part in shaping the player experience, ensuring animations not only look great but also support gameplay and usability. A key responsibility of this role is to mentor a team of ~five junior Game Animators, providing guidance and support in their day-to-day work and professional development.
What you’ll do
- Onboard, supervise, inspire, motivate, and mentor other Junior Game Animators.
- Ensure the quality and consistency of in-game animations, striving for continuous improvement.
- Create high-quality, engaging animations that align with the artistic direction and gameplay requirements.
- Adapt to the current animation style and technical constraints of the project.
- Work closely with designers, artists, and programmers to integrate animations seamlessly into the game.
- Maintain and update animation libraries for efficiency and consistency across projects.
- Troubleshoot and resolve animation-related issues in collaboration with the development team.
- Ensure the animations support gameplay mechanics, usability, and player experience.
- Deliver clear and actionable feedback to mid and junior animators to improve overall animation quality.
- Follow and improve animation pipelines and workflows to optimize production efficiency.
- Be involved in playtesting sessions to identify animation refinements that enhance user experience.
What you’ll bring
- 3+ years of experience in 2D character animation for games or interactive media.
- Previous experience working in a cross-functional team (e.g., collaborating with game designers, artists, and programmers).
- Proven track record of creating polished, engaging animations for mobile or web-based games is highly desirable.
- Expert proficiency in Adobe Animate (essential).
- Solid understanding of animation principles, including motion, timing, and character acting.
- Experience optimizing animations for performance across platforms (especially mobile).
- Familiarity with game engines (e.g., Unity) and experience integrating animations into game environments.
- Strong creative eye with an ability to adapt quickly to an established visual style.
- Detail-oriented with a commitment to continuous improvement.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
- Highly organized and able to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced production environment.
- Strong problem-solving mindset and adaptability.
*Please note that this role requires candidates to be located in Madrid.
English is a must: We’re a multicultural team providing a service in English, so while certifications aren’t necessary, fluency is essential. Clear and effective spoken and written communication is key to collaborating successfully.
Life at Lingokids
📚 Career Growth: Your growth drives our success! We invest in your development up to €2,000 per year for books, conferences, and training—so you can keep learning and growing with us.
📈 Stock Options: Your contribution matters! You'll receive stock options, giving you the opportunity to own part of the company and share in its success.
🍲 Meal Allowances: Get €60/month on your Cobee card to enjoy meals at restaurants or food delivery—good food makes everything better!
💳 Flexible Compensation: Manage your meal, transport and childcare expenses easily with Cobee, integrating them directly into your payroll.
🩺 Health Insurance: Access private health coverage at exclusive rates through Adeslas, seamlessly deducted from your payroll—quality care made simple.
🧠 Mental Health Support: We care about your well-being. Get access to professional mental health support through TherapySide whenever you need it.
💬 Language Lessons: Learning never stops! Enjoy free language classes in Spanish and English, to sharpen your skills and stay connected in a global team.
🌍 Visa Sponsorship: If you need a visa to work in the EU, we’ll handle the process and cover the costs to make your transition seamless.
🎉 Company events: Yes! We’re a fully remote team spread across different countries, but we love getting together from time to time in different corners of Spain, for team gatherings and recharging at our amazing offsites!
Passion matters more than perfection
Didn’t check every box for this role? No worries! We’re looking for passionate, driven individuals who believe in our mission. If that sounds like you, we’d still love to hear from you!
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
At Lingokids, diversity isn’t just a checkbox—it’s at the heart of everything we do. Just like we teach kids to embrace differences, we celebrate them in our team, knowing that the best ideas come from unique perspectives. We’re all about creating a space where everyone feels valued, heard, and empowered to be their authentic selves. No matter your background, identity, or story, if you’re passionate about making a difference in education, we want you here.
