2D Character Animator

We're looking for a Character Animator with strong expertise in Spine 2D and a forward-thinking approach to AI-assisted animation workflows. In this role, you'll animate compelling, high-converting characters for performance-driven mobile game marketing assetstrailers, UA ads, social videos, and more. You'll help us push visual quality and efficiency, blending traditional animation principles with next-gen tools.

Responsibilities

• Create high-quality 2D character animations using Spine for marketing campaigns, including in-game-style motion, expressive acting, and gameplay loops.
• Use AI tools (e. g., for in-betweening, mocap clean-up, generative assistance) to enhance animation workflows and improve production speed and scale.
• Work closely with storyboard artists, illustrators, motion designers, and video editors to bring characters to life in marketing content.
• Animate characters with a focus on performance, appeal, and storytelling that resonates with mobile gamers.
• Participate in creative ideation sessions and contribute animation solutions to visual challenges.
• Adapt animations based on data performance, creative testing, and audience feedback.
  
  

Requirements

• 6+ years of experience in 2D character animation, ideally in games, marketing, or advertising.
• Proficiency with Spine 2D and a strong understanding of rigging, mesh deformation, and bone-based animation.
• Hands-on experience using AI-enhanced animation tools, or a strong interest and ability to adapt quickly to them.
• Solid grasp of animation principles (timing, squash and stretch, anticipation, etc. ) with a demo reel or portfolio that shows clear, expressive character work.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, feedback-driven environment with tight deadlines.
• Good communication skills and a collaborative spirit.
  
  

Nice To Have

• Familiarity with Unity or other game engines.
• Experience animating for mobile game user acquisition or performance marketing.
• Knowledge of video editing or motion graphics tools (e. g., After Effects).
• Interest in the evolving intersection of animation and AI technology.
  
  

This job was posted by Sushmita Bharti from Gameberry Labs.