About Prodigy

Prodigy Education is a global leader in game-based learning and is one of the fastest-growing EdTech companies in North America. Our mission is to help every student in the world love learning, motivating millions worldwide via fun, secure and accessible curriculum-aligned gameplay experiences. Visit www.prodigygame.com to learn more.

Prodigy's design practice weaves marketing, product, and game efforts into coherent experiences that inspire students to love learning, infused with brand personality, deep customer understanding, and AAA-level craft. In the design practice we have 5 core values: Impact, Excellence, Curiosity, Empowerment, and Ingenuity.

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)

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Come as you are. We believe the power of our collective potential will transform education. We are building towards a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace to empower and create access and opportunity for all. We welcome applications from people from all underrepresented groups, including (but not limited to) people of any gender, age, or religion, members of the LGBTQIA2+ community, BIPOC and other underrepresented races and nationalities, people with disabilities, veterans, and anyone who may contribute to the further diversification of Prodigy Education. If you feel like you don’t have all the qualifications for this position and are willing to use your initiative to learn the rest, we’d still love for you to apply! We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA). Prodigy Education will provide accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodation, please notify us at jobs@prodigygame.com, and we will work with you to meet your needs.