2D Character Animator to Whimsical Game Studio in Stockholm

• Stockholm
• Hybrid

Job Description

We are helping a playful Game Studio in Stockholm find a 2D Character Animator for their Marketing Creative Hub.

This is a hands-on role where you make characters feel real with personality emotion and fun little moments that are easy to read fast. Youll turn ideas into animated campaign content for social and video always working within the studios visual style and guidelines.

Key responsibilities

• Join briefings and ideation pitch ideas then help shape them into finished animation and assets.
• Animate 2D characters with strong acting clear poses and readable emotion.
• Create storytelling led marketing content like trailers short promo videos showreels and other campaign formats.
• Adapt and version animations for different formats and placements across channels.
• Work closely with animators artists and marketing creatives to develop and improve storytelling formats.
• Make sure the work stays consistent with the studios visual guidelines and graphic style.

Must-have skills

• Mid-level experience around 5 years as a 2D character animator
• Proven experience as a 2D character animator
• Strong character acting skills and ability to communicate emotion through animation
• Solid craft in timing posing and performance clarity
• Comfortable working in an iterative feedback process

Software knowledge

• Adobe Creative Suite advanced proficiency in After Effects primary tool and Illustrator required
• Familiarity with Premiere Pro is a plus
• Understanding of platform specs and requirements for different digital channels YouTube TikTok Instagram etc

What we are looking for in your portfolio

• Character-driven work in any animation output with special focus on 2D cutout
• Clear acting choices and readable emotion
• Strong posing and silhouette clarity
• Confident After Effects execution

The Fine Print

Our client is hiring for two Marketing Animator roles with the same profile and responsibilities but with different contract lengths. Both roles are based in Stockholm with a hybrid setup 3 days per week onsite at the fantastic studio space.

Option 1 12 month contract:
A full time role running for 12 months. Hybrid setup with 3 days per week at the studio. Were looking for someone who can start as soon as possible in May. An earlier start date may be possible depending on availability.

Option 2 Summer cover contract 3.5 months:
A full time summer assignment covering the summer months. Hybrid setup with 3 days per week at the studio with the exception of July which can be fully remote. Were looking for someone who can start in May.

Ready to bring characters to life Apply asap via this job ad we cant wait to see your work!