2D Unity Motion Designer

About us:
At Amber, we're always on the hunt for the most talented individuals in the industry to join our team. We're dedicated to delivering top-notch service to our customers and know that our employees are key to making that happen. We offer attractive compensation packages and plenty of chances to grow with us, and we're always on the lookout for ways to do things better. Our team works together towards common goals, and we value each member's contributions to our mission of continuous improvement and innovation.

About You
You are a seasoned and highly motivated professional who excels in a team environment. With an attentive eye for the details, you are a creative at heart and possess a flair for visual design and technical precision. You have a passion for driving innovation and solving complex challenges, always pushing the boundaries of what's possible in a growing, world-class organization. You thrive in an agile environment and seamlessly deliver multiple high-stakes projects with ease. You have several years of experience and can bridge the gap between programmers and artists, consistently delivering creative solutions to demanding challenges.

About the Role
As a 2D Motion Designer with strong Unity expertise, you will play a crucial role in creating stunning 2D animations for a mobile casino-type game. You will be responsible for integrating your animations seamlessly into Unity, ensuring a smooth and high-performing experience. Your expertise will help craft smooth, engaging animations that elevate the overall player experience. You’ll be working closely with a talented team of developers and artists to create high-quality, immersive visuals that meet the highest standards of performance and aesthetics.
This role is on an as-needed basis, with cycles of 1-2 weeks of work requested once every 4-6 weeks. You'll receive a 1-2 week prior notification on incoming requests and estimated volume of work.
We are looking for someone able to work in the GMT+2 time zone to be able to sync with the team.

The Quest: 

• Create 2D Animations: Design and implement polished, fluid 2D animations for mobile casino game elements, including characters, reels, UI elements, and special effects, all optimized for mobile performance.
• Integrate Animations in Unity: Import, integrate, and optimize 2D animations and assets within Unity, ensuring they function seamlessly within the game’s mechanics and enhance gameplay.
• Collaborate with Cross-Functional Teams: Work directly with the client and their team, collaborating with developers, artists, and designers to ensure your animations align with the project’s vision.
• As-Needed Engagement: Be available for freelance work, typically 1-2 week sprints every 4-6 weeks. You will receive a 1-2 week heads-up for each engagement, and you’ll need to be available during Romania working hours to sync with the team.Focus on Visual Perfection: Ensure that all animations are pixel-perfect, fluid, and enhance the overall user experience of the game.

The Skills: 

• Solid Unity Knowledge: Strong proficiency in Unity, with experience animating 2D assets, integrating them into game scenes, and optimizing animations for mobile devices.
• 2D Animation Expertise: Proficiency in creating smooth, detailed 2D animations, with a deep understanding of motion, timing, and visual storytelling.
• Asset Import and Optimization: Experience preparing, importing, and optimizing 2D art assets for Unity, ensuring that all animations run smoothly and efficiently on mobile platforms.
• Collaboration Skills: Strong communication skills to work effectively with remote teams, ensuring smooth integration and alignment with the client’s vision.
• Attention to Detail: Ability to create pixel-perfect animations and high-quality visuals, meeting the technical and artistic standards of the project.
• Time Flexibility: Availability for 1-2 week bursts of work every 4-6 weeks, with flexibility to adjust to the GMT+2 timezone

Nice to Have: 

• Unity Knowledge: Familiarity with Unity/C# to help integrate animations more dynamically and interactively.
• Casino Game Experience: Previous experience working on mobile casino games, particularly slot games or similar types of visual assets and animations.
• Portfolio: A portfolio demonstrating your 2D motion design skills, with examples of animations created in Unity for mobile games.

The Reward:
• Competitive project-based compensation
• Opportunity to work on exciting and diverse projects
• Clear communication and support throughout the project duration.
• Potential for long-term collaboration on future projects.
• Transparent and fair evaluation of your work.