Animator – 2D

Job Responsibilities:

• Understand project goals to explore and set the game’s visual identity
• Create rough story-telling character poses, and finalize clean character cutouts
• Create compelling 2D character animations with emphasis on humor
• Be able to work within performance constraints while maintaining high quality work
• Create Static and Animated 2D objects and environments as needed
• Surface the need for tools to the Lead Animator and Technical Artist to improve workflow
• Integrate assets into game engine to evaluate visual quality and performance
• Contribute baseline time estimates, work with Lead Animator and Art Director to prioritize, schedule, and achieve production milestones
• The ability to work within a team environment under the supervision of the animation supervisor/art director/associate director
• Responsible for the production of high quality 2d animated sequences using digital tools

Job Requirements:

• 2+ years of professional game development experience as a character animator (Mobile experience preferred)
• Self-starter with strong work ethic and problem-solving
• Experience with rig-based animation, and creating character rigs
• Ability to take and provide constructive feedback during critiques
• Understanding of the performance requirements in mobile games
• Excellent Animation and 2D Art skills

Please note that due to volume of applicants, only successful candidates will be contacted.

Salt is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.