2D Animator & VFX Artist
We’re seeking an enthusiastic 2D Animator and VFX Artist to join our creative team! In this role, you’ll craft engaging animations for character designs and gameplay elements in our mobile game, along with producing visual and particle effects to enhance the game experience. We’re looking for someone who brings passion, animation expertise, and creative problem-solving skills to elevate our project. You’ll collaborate closely with engineers, game designers, and fellow artists to create games that will target a broad spectrum of users around the world.
As an on-site new studio, we work together in person, so you’ll need to join us in the office at least five days a week in Hammersmith, London. We offer stock options, a competitive salary, and health benefits. Additionally, after six months, we’re happy to offer visa sponsorship if you’re looking to relocate.
Responsibilities
* Design and implement smooth, dynamic animations in Unity and Spine
* Develop fluid and responsive visual effects in Unity
* Ensure quality and optimization of animation assets
* Iterate and refine animations to align with the game’s visual style
* Collaborate with engineers to deliver an outstanding gameplay experience
* Approach challenges with creativity and find effective solutions
Requirements
* Strong grasp of animation principles like movement, anticipation, squash, and stretch
* Skilled in Unity’s particle system
* Solid understanding of physics concepts, such as weight, gravity, and inertia
* Experience with image editing tools like Photoshop for creating sprites
* Passionate about mobile gaming and game development
* Familiar with art production workflows
* Experience in Casual Puzzle Games is a plus
* Knowledge of Unity Shader Graph is a plus