Junior 2D Animator

WerPlay

Job Summary

we.R.play is looking for an exceptionally skilled 2D animator. The ideal candidate has experience animating both human and non-humanoid characters. A solid grasp of the principles of body movement, anticipation, overshoot, follow-through, squash and stretch, forward and inverse kinematics, and other facets of 2D animation is essential. The animator must be well-versed in related tools -- SPINE, Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, Flash. The ideal candidate works well in an environment of peers who are passionate about making great games.

Must Have

  • Create animation for characters, creatures, bosses and other assets.
  • Create animations that fit within game style.
  • Enthusiasm for working closely with other Animators.
  • Communicate with Production, Art Management, and other departments.
  • Experience in game development animating characters using Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, Flash (or equivalent 2D program).
  • Exceptional skills in animating the human bipedal figure as well as other organic forms.
  • Self-driven, good communicator, and a great team-player.
  • The animator must be well-versed in related tools -- Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, Flash & Spine.

Good to Have

  • A Passion for games.

Job Description

we.R.play is looking for an exceptionally skilled 2D animator. The ideal candidate has experience animating both human and non-humanoid characters. A solid grasp of the principles of body movement, anticipation, overshoot, follow-through, squash and stretch, forward and inverse kinematics, and other facets of 2D animation is essential. The animator must be well-versed in related tools -- SPINE, Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, Flash. The ideal candidate works well in an environment of peers who are passionate about making great games.

##### Responsibilities

  • Create animation for characters, creatures, bosses and other assets.
  • Create animations that fit within game style.
  • Enthusiasm for working closely with other Animators.
  • Communicate with Production, Art Management, and other departments.

##### Requirements

  • Experience in game development animating characters using Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, Flash (or equivalent 2D program).
  • Exceptional skills in animating the human bipedal figure as well as other organic forms.
  • Self-driven, good communicator, and a great team-player.
  • The animator must be well-versed in related tools -- Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, Flash & Spine.

##### Pluses

  • A Passion for games.

7 Skills Required For This Role

2d Animation Communication Game Texts Spine Kinematics Inverse Kinematics Photoshop

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