Job Description

This Boca Raton, FL studio and creator of some of the leading iGames in the world including a recent EGR Game of the Year finalist is hiring a Mobile 2D Game Animator. 

The animator (technical designer) takes input from the creative design illustration team, animates and delivers to development, working closely with both communities to build efficient animations to work inside mobile games.

You will be responsible for creating:

• Various Game mockups
• Particles / Animations / Visual FXs for the game
• Assisting creatives in drawing game elements.
• Building out optimized game ready assets from concepts
• Working closely with developers ensuring concepts are achievable.

As a Technical Designer you will assist with project scheduling providing accurate time estimations for the expected work. As the bridge between illustration and development you will often be tasked with working on multiple projects across multiple teams. This requires you to have quick turnaround times and strong problem-solving skills as to not become overwhelmed.

Required Skills :

• Highly proficient at Adobe After Effects
• Experienced in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator​
• Spine or rigging experience
• Optimizing Files for Production
• 2D art production

2D Game Animator Qualifications :

• Degree/Diploma in Graphic Design / Game Art & Design / Game Development
• Years of work experience commensurate with job level – roughly Junior 0-2 yrs, Mid 3-10 yrs, Snr 5+ yrs
• Work experience in Gaming, Design, Marketing, Advertising, Publishing or Animation field.
• High degree of experience and understanding of Adobe Creative Suite.
• HTML knowledge nice to have.

Personal Skills:

• ​Strong Problem-Solving skills
• Ability to take direction and work independently
• Ability to learn new programs/processes quickly
• Ability to take input and make changes in a timely manner

Benefits:

• All benefits begin and are vested immediately.
• Zero deductible health care coverage
• 30 days sick time
• 17 days vacation, 5 days off paid Christmas to New Year’s and Federal holidays
• 4% 401k match
• Eligible for 25% bonus paid quarterly based personal and game team performance

Location:

• This role is based is in Boca Raton, FL
• It is in-office 5 days per week
• Relocation expenses are paid

All applications must be accompanied by portfolio images or website portfolio link. Applicants should expect to take a basic skills test as part of the interview process.

How To Apply

https://gamejobs.work/job/830724-2d-game-animator