2D Animator

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2D Animator

Generalist

Contract-based

Game

Everglyph Trials
https://store.steampowered.com/app/3005840/Everglyph_Trials/

The Role

We are looking for a motivated and experienced individual who can help our game reach its artistic goals. You will be responsible for the majority of 2D animation work for characters, creatures, BG, and UI.

  • We are open to animation-artist hybrid but the primary focus will be animations

  • We are flexible on the animation direction, but are leaning towards bone animations with a few important parts as key framed animations

General Deliverables

  • Animation assets

  • Art assets production

  • Preferred: Familiarity with Unity and its quirks

Pay

Competitive. Please let us know your rates when applying.

Contract

Remote, contractor role. Full-time or part time. 

Application process

  • Fit Interview w/ Portfolio Walkthrough

  • Art test (paid) if needed for skill assessment.

  • 2nd Round Interview if needed

Required Skills

  • Strong communication skills and receptivity to feedback.

  • Strong 2D Animation skills with emphasis on storytelling

  • Experience with 2D game sprites and 2D game animations

  • Strong abilities in art fundamentals such as form, shapes, and colors

  • Prior experience in game art production and pipelines

  • Ability to work in our game’s style. Please see Everglyph Trials on Steam

Preferred Skills

  • Some digital 2D illustration skills for environment, creature, or character art to fill in the gaps for sprite animations

  • Some ability to do VFX animations

  • Prior experience shipping commercial games 

  • Prior experience working collaboratively with a team

  • Prior experience working in an independent and high-production environment

  • Familiarity with game engines (Unity) and version control (git)

Apply for the job

If interested, please apply below. Inquiries without portfolios will not be considered.