Job Description:
We are seeking a talented and creative 2D Game Animator to join our dynamic game development team. As a 2D Game Animator, you will be responsible for creating high-quality animations for characters, objects, environments, and UI elements within our games. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of traditional animation principles, a passion for gaming, and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Create 2D character and object animations for various game elements (characters, enemies, NPCs, items, etc.).
- Work closely with the art and design teams to develop visual assets and integrate them into the game.
- Develop fluid, lifelike animations for gameplay, cutscenes, and special effects, ensuring they align with the game's style and aesthetic.
- Design and animate UI elements, such as buttons, menus, and transition effects.
- Implement animations into the game engine, ensuring proper functionality and performance across different platforms.
- Optimize animation assets for performance, ensuring smooth animations across devices.
- Ensure consistency and continuity of animations across different levels, scenes, and assets.
- Collaborate with game designers to ensure animations support gameplay mechanics and storytelling.
- Iterate and revise animations based on feedback from the team and playtesting.
- Stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices in 2D animation and game development.
Qualifications:
- Proven experience as a 2D animator, preferably within the gaming industry.
- Proficiency in 2D animation software (e.g., Toon Boom, Spine, Adobe Animate, or similar).
- Strong understanding of animation principles (timing, spacing, squash and stretch, etc.).
- Experience with game engines such as Unity or Godot is a plus.
- Ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to produce high-quality work under deadlines.
- A portfolio showcasing a range of 2D animation projects, including characters, environments, and special effects.
- Knowledge of rigging, bone-based animation systems, and pixel art animation is a bonus.
- A passion for video games and animation.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with creating animations for mobile or indie games.
- Familiarity with creating and implementing animations for various genres (platformers, RPGs, action games, etc.).
- Experience with sound design or syncing animations to sound/music.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Opportunity to work on exciting and creative projects.
- Collaborative, inclusive, and supportive work environment.
- Access to industry-standard tools and technologies.