2D Animator

Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate a solid understanding of the principles of animation, and a high level of quality and polish in your work
• Animate characters, environments, UI and FX assets in various styles 
• Demonstrate great timing and strong, dynamic key poses 
• Demonstrate creativity, an eye for detail, composition, and visual storytelling
• Animate different game art within a range of predefined art styles, appropriate for the subject’s game purpose, that is aesthetically pleasing and evokes a positive reaction in the players 
• Work with the Animation Lead/Art Lead/ Director to identify and understand all animated content needed for the design of a game or other project 
• Adjust own animation in response to feedback, without requiring adjustments performed by senior staff to achieve the utmost quality 
• Show efficiency in self-managing time with a high degree of accountability and minimal instruction 
• Demonstrate self-sufficiency; ability to think independently of concept and create high-caliber animation for a project that may not have been explicitly defined in advance 

Requirements:

• 2+ years of previous experience as a staff Animator in the Gaming/Film industry 
• Technically competent with a strong understanding of the animation processes 
• Ability to independently create ideas and animations for all aspects of the product 
• Strong character animation skills 
• High proficiency in After Effects (and Trapcode Particular), and proficiency with Photoshop and other key tools
• Knowledge of Spine 2D is a plus, or show willingness/ability to learn new software quickly

 *** PLEASE ATTACH PORTFOLIO (We’d love to see your work! Please make sure to include a link to your portfolio along with your resume. Applications without a portfolio may not be considered)

Nice to have:

• Experienced in animation file preparation for implementation in game engines
• Experience with GDevelop or Unity

Benefits:

• Biweekly pay via direct deposit
• Annual bonus plan
• Health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance (mostly company-paid)
• Learning platform (Campus), gym memberships, events, and perks
• Paid Time Off (PTO): Includes vacation, sick time, and 11 paid holidays. PTO accrual and usage vary by state
• 6 additional long weekends throughout the year
• Leaves of Absence: Available for family, medical, military, jury duty, bereavement, and more, as per state/federal law
• Special Vacation Day: One additional day off during your birthday month
• Flexible working hours and company-sponsored happy hours
• Work permit assistance for employees
• Corporate celebrations, team-building activities, and fun events
• 401(k) plan with 100% match up to 3%
• Hybrid work setup: Work remotely 2 days per week, and join us at our Vegas office 3 days per week (Green Valley Ranch, Henderson)