Senior 2D Animator

1 Month ago • 5 Years + • 2D Art • Undisclosed

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Job Description

Powtoon seeks a Senior 2D Animator to create high-quality animation loops, rig new characters, and work with the Dev team to update their character creation system. Responsibilities include collaborating with the art team lead on creative vision, designing assets, and working within strict deadlines. The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of experience in 2D animation, proficiency in Spine, Adobe Animate, Illustrator, and After Effects, and a strong understanding of animation principles. The role requires strong teamwork, technical skills, and the ability to work independently and quickly in a dynamic environment.

Must have:

5+ years 2D animation experience
Proficient in Spine, Adobe Animate, Illustrator, After Effects
Knowledge of animation principles (posing, timing, acting)
Create high-quality animation loops
Rig new characters
Work with Dev team on character creation system

Description

Powtoon is seeking a talented senior 2D Animator to join the Creative Department.

With over 50 Million users, Powtoon is the world’s leading SaaS DIY video creation platform used by virtually all Fortune 500 companies, business professionals, educators, students and individuals worldwide.
Help us turn millions of professional users into better communicators in the workplace!

We’re looking for a talented Senior 2D Animator to join our Art team.

This team is part of Powtoon’s creative department and its goal is to constantly improve the way that Powtoon products work and look.

You will be working closely with the art team lead and will be responsible for creating and maintaining all of the animated content on our platform.

The Ideal candidate will be able to work independently and quickly in a highly dynamic environment. You will be expected to initiate tasks, innovate, as well as work closely with R&D to maintain and update our exclusive character creation tool.

Responsibilities:

Create high-quality animation loops for dozens of character families, exciting transitions and compelling effects. In line with the team lead’s creative vision.
Rig new characters while working closely with the art team lead to produce the most versatile rig.
Work closely with the Dev team to update and manage our Character creation system.
Take part in designing assets when needed.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience as 2D Animator
Knowledge of traditional animation and the principles of character animation such as posing, timing and acting.
Proficient animating and rigging in Spine
Proficient in Adobe animate, Illustrator and After Effects
Good sense of design for animation
Technically oriented artist.
Strong understanding of scheduling, project management and ability to work under strict deadlines.
Ability to become proficient in our product and to relate to Powtoon’s customer base.
Ability to work in a team and to accept instructions for execution.
Proficient in English (spoken and written).
A desire to learn and evolve.