Senior 2D Animator

About us:

About the role: 

The Quest:  

• Collaborate with the art and design teams to understand character and creature animation requirements. 

• Create and implement 2D animations using Spine, focusing on character movements, combat actions, and special effects. 

• Ensure that animations are visually compelling, smooth, and consistent with the game's art style. 

• Rig and skin characters and creatures for animation in Spine. 

• Collaborate with other animators, artists, and designers to iterate on animation assets based on feedback. 

• Optimize animations for performance, ensuring efficient use of resources on various gaming platforms. 

• Assist in troubleshooting and problem-solving related to animations and character behaviors. 

• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices in character animation. 

• Contribute to maintaining a positive and collaborative work environment within the animation team. 

• Preparing presentations of rough sketches for clients 

• Creating models, drawings, and illustrations 

• Designing frames and characters 

• Drawing rough sketches and animate  

• Illustrating keyframes and producing inbetweening 

• Inking, coloring, and clean ups 

• Integrating images, characters, etc into background graphics 

• Preparing all animation elements for compositing, including delivering in set formats 

• Enhancing animation with special effects at the post-production stage 

 The Skills: 

• Bachelor's degree in Animation, Game Design, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience. 

• Proven experience as a Spine Animator or 2D Animator in the game industry. 

• Proficiency in using the Spine animation software, including rigging and skinning characters. 

• Strong understanding of animation principles, timing, and storytelling through motion. 

• Knowledge of 2D art and design fundamentals, including character design and anatomy. 

• Experience with game engines (e.g., Unity, Unreal Engine) and their animation pipelines is a plus. 

• Excellent communication and teamwork skills. 

• Ability to visualize abstract concepts and to draw in a variety of styles & genres / Drawing ability, artistic mindset. 

• Ability to adapt to different art styles and work within established artistic guidelines. 

• Passion for gaming and a deep appreciation for the role of animation in enhancing player experiences. 

• 2D animators may need knowledge of a combination of the following software: 

• Spine, Toon Boom Harmony, Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects 

 The Reward:     

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