Animator

3 Months ago • 3-5 Years

Animation

Job Description

As an Animator, you will be involved in the creative and technical aspects of 2D animation production. You will collaborate with a small, talented team, including in-house and outsourced teams, to produce exceptional animations that enhance the gaming experience. Responsibilities include creating high-quality 2D animations using tools like Spine, Adobe After Effects, and Photoshop, designing and implementing animations according to project specifications, and maintaining artistic direction for consistency. You will also collaborate with various team members, manage time effectively to meet deadlines, optimize animations for performance, apply creativity to improve animation quality, and explore generative tools to streamline production.

Good To Have:

iGaming industry experience
Strong drawing skills
3D animation tool knowledge
VFX auxiliary tool experience
AI-based tool experience

Must Have:

3-5 years as game animator
Proficient in English
Strong Spine, After Effects, Photoshop
High-quality character/pseudo-3D animation
VFX skills with optimization
Strong animation portfolio
Passion for gaming
Adaptable to fast-paced environment
Comfortable with feedback
Problem-solving skills

Perks:

100% remote-first
Competitive package
Family-friendly policies
Career growth opportunities
Zestful working environment
Knowledge sharing
Dynamic culture
Company social events

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2d-animation

real-time-vfx

visual-effects-vfx

character-design

spine

adobe-after-effects

photoshop

About the role

As an Animator, you'll participate in the creative and technical aspects of 2D animation production. You will work with a small, talented team, and collaborate with both in-house and outsourced teams to deliver exceptional animations that elevate our gaming experience to new heights!

Responsibilities

Create high-quality 2D animations using tools such as Spine, Adobe After Effects, and Photoshop.
Design and implement animations in line with project specifications and requirements.
Follow the artistic direction set by the Animation Team Lead to ensure consistency, style alignment, and quality.
Collaborate closely with artists, project managers, technical artists, and developers throughout production milestones.
Effectively manage your time to meet deadlines and deliver polished work.
Optimise animations for performance and propose solutions that balance visual impact with technical efficiency.
Apply creativity and technical expertise to continuously enhance animation quality.
Explore and integrate generative tools to streamline and improve the animation production process

Requirements

3–5 years of experience as a game animator, ideally within the gaming or iGaming sector.
Proficiency in English to communicate and collaborate effectively with team members.
Strong knowledge of Spine, After Effects, and Photoshop.
Proven experience in high-quality character animation and pseudo-3D object animation.
Solid skills in creating VFX while working within optimisation constraints.
A strong portfolio that showcases your animation skills, creativity, and versatility.
A genuine passion for gaming and a deep understanding of the player experience.
Ability to adapt and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Comfortable giving and receiving constructive feedback in a team setting.
Strong problem-solving skills to tackle both technical and artistic challenges.

Nice to have

Previous experience in the iGaming industry is a strong advantage
Strong drawing skills
Knowledge and experience in animation using any 3D tool
Experience with auxiliary tools for creating visual effects (VFX)
Experience creating art and animation using AI-based tools

Good to know

In order to be considered, please submit your CV in English
We kindly ask for your understanding that we can only consider applicants within the Central European Timezone +/- 2
This full-time position can be permanent employment in Malta or on a freelance basis for contractors in the other countries
Please make sure to submit your portfolio with your application in order to be considered

Why Work for Booming Games

Founder led. Impact driven. Employee centric.
At Booming Games, we're reshaping the iGaming world with our remote-first approach. Our rhythm? Thrilling slot games with captivating features and stunning designs released every two weeks - no exceptions! Here, it's all about co-ownership and real growth. Dive into a diverse team where your input powers every game we craft!