2D Animator (Hybrid – Las Vegas)

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 subjects 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
• Broad understanding of technical issues in graphics such as rendering performance streaming and memory management;
• Lead professional discussions in their domain/team;

Requirements:

• 3 years of previous experience as a staff Animator in the Gaming 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
• Strong Visual Effects animation skills
• High proficiency in Spine 2D
• Knowledge of After Effects (and Trapcode Particular) is a plus
• Proficiency with Photoshop
• Show willingness/ability to learn and adapt new software quickly

*** PLEASE ATTACH PORTFOLIO (Wed 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
• Experienced with GDevelop or Unity
• Experienced with creating Real Time Particles

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)