game animator

Bigger Games

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 We're looking for a passionate and creative
 
 2D Game Animator
 
 who will be producing high-quality 2D game animation for our chart-topping games. You will be responsible for creating all game and character animations utilising your imagination and visualisation skills. As a part of the Bigger team, you will be working closely with our game artists and game developers to architect outstanding gaming experiences that reach millions of players all around the world.
 
 
 If you are a talented 2D Game Animator who loves games and shares our passion for enjoying and crafting games, come and join us!
 
 
 
 
 
 
 ABOUT THIS ROLE:
 
 
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 Create high-quality 2D animations for characters, environments, UI, and visual effects.
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 Translate game concepts and storyboards into expressive animations that fit the Kitchen Masters' style.
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 Work with the art, product and development teams to ensure animations align with gameplay and technical requirements.
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 Optimize animations for mobile platforms while maintaining visual quality.
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 Contribute creative ideas for improving animation workflows and visual storytelling.
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 Ensure consistency and maintain the visual identity of the project.
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 YOU COULD BE A GREAT FIT IF:
 
 
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 Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree in Animation, Graphics Design or relevant fields
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 Experience as a 2D Animator, preferably in the gaming industry.
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 Proficiency in animation software such as Spine, After Effects, Toon Boom, or equivalent.
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 Strong understanding of animation principles, timing, and motion dynamics.
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 Experience creating sprite sheets and implementing animations into Unity game engine.
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 Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
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 Strong knowledge of Particle System to be able to create high quality VFX.
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 BONUS POINT IF:
 
 
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 You&rsquo;ve played
 
 Kitchen Masters
 
 and explored the game. If not, now&rsquo;s a great time to start!
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 You&rsquo;re curious about the
 
 gaming industry
 
 and eager to learn more.
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 You enjoy working in
 
 fast-moving, dynamic environments.
 
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 THE INTERVIEW PROCESS:
 
 
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 Introductory Interview
 
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 Case Study
 
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 Hiring Manager Interview
 
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 Co-Founder Interview
 
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 Final Round &ndash; CEO Interview
 
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 BENEFITS:
 
 
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 Be part of a top-tier team, learn from the best, and create games players love.
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 Competitive compensation.
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 Stock option plan. Grow with the company as a stakeholder.
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 Health insurance with unlimited coverage.
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 A beautiful, centrally located office in the heart of Istanbul.
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 Opportunities to attend global conferences and stay connected with the industry
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 Relocation support to make your move hassle-free if needed.
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 Follow Bigger Games on Linkedin
 
 
 
 
 We respect your privacy and will treat your data confidential as part of the recruitment process. If you&rsquo;d like more details, please read our
 
 
 Statement of Personal Data Protection Law (KVKK)
 
 
 and
 
 
 Consent Letter
 
 
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2D Game Animator

Rendered Ideas

Roles &amp; Responsibilities<ul><li>designing and animating visually stunning characters, environments in Blender</li><li>Collaborate with artists, and designers to develop visual styles and animation concepts</li><li>produce animations for in-game assets, UI elements, and cutscenes, ensuring compatibility with game engines</li><li>make sure what you deliver is of high quality</li></ul>Skills required:<ul><li>Hands-on experience on software&rsquo;s like Blender.</li><li>Willing to learn 2D animation with Spine when needed</li><li>Understanding of Animation principles.</li><li>Strong attention to details and a team player</li></ul>Job Type: Full-timePay: &#8377;35,000.00 - &#8377;45,000.00 per monthWork Location: In person

3D Game Animator

QDStaff

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 This
 
 Metro San Diego
 
 studio and creator of some of the leading iGames in the world including a recent EGR Game of the Year finalist is hiring a
 
 Mobile Game 2d Animator.
 
 
 The animator&nbsp;(technical designer) takes input from the creative design illustration team, animates and delivers to development, working closely with both communities to build efficient animations to work inside mobile games.
 
 
 
 You will be responsible for creating:
 
 
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 Various Game mockups
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 Particles / Animations / Visual FXs for the game
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 Assisting creatives in drawing game elements.
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 Building out optimized game ready assets from concepts
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 Working closely with developers ensuring concepts are achievable.
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 As a Technical Designer you will assist with project scheduling providing accurate time estimations for the expected work. As the bridge between illustration and development you will often be tasked with working on multiple projects across multiple teams. This requires you to have quick turnaround times and strong problem-solving skills as to not become overwhelmed.
 
 
 
 Required Skills :
 
 
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 Highly proficient at Adobe After Effects
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 Experienced in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator&ZeroWidthSpace;
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 Spine or rigging experience
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 Optimizing Files for Production
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 2D art production
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 Qualifications :
 
 
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 Degree/Diploma in Graphic Design / Game Art &amp; Design / Game Development
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 Years of work experience commensurate with job level - roughly Junior 0-2 yrs, Mid 3-10 yrs, Snr 5+ yrs
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 Work experience in Gaming, Design, Marketing, Advertising, Publishing or Animation field.
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 High degree of experience and understanding of Adobe Creative Suite.
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 HTML knowledge nice to have.
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 Personal Skills:
 
 
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 &ZeroWidthSpace;Strong Problem-Solving skills
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 Ability to take direction and work independently
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 Ability to learn new programs/processes quickly
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 Ability to take input and make changes in a timely manner
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 Benefits:
 
 
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 All benefits begin and are vested immediately.
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 Zero deductible health care coverage
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 30 days sick time
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 17 days vacation, 5 days off paid Christmas to New Year's and Federal holidays
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 4% 401k match
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 Up to 25% bonus paid quarterly&nbsp;based personal and game team performance
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 Location:
 
 
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 This role is based is in San Marcos, CA
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 It is in-office 5 days per week
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 Relocation expenses are paid
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 All applications must be accompanied by portfolio images or website portfolio link. Applicants should expect to take a basic skills test as part of the interview process.
 
 
 
 
 About the company:
 
 
 
 Join a team that values people and loves gaming. No TPS reports, guaranteed!
 
 
 This award winning four studio software engineering company is quickly becoming known as a leading creative developer of online mobile casino games. With no legacy or corporate entity to serve, this company is embracing leading technologies to deliver new and innovative experiences. Their customers are shifting work from other studios to them as their games are achieving faster market penetration, higher user satisfaction and superior quality. They recruit for attitude and aptitude. They believe the right people will employ their passion for gaming to create great product with minimal supervision/overhead which is the inspiration behind their small distributed studio approach to growth. You owe it to yourself to see this amazing alternative to corporate and indie game development.
 
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 About QDStaff
 
 
 
 QDStaff is North America's leading talent source for award-winning video game companies.
 
 
 We rotate job postings on platforms which sometimes causes jobs to appear closed when they are removed. Consult our careers page at https://www.qdstaff.com/careers to get access to this role and similar great opportunities.
 
 
 Follow us on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/qdstaff/
 
 
 Visit us at https://www.qdstaff.com
 
 
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Mobile Game 2d Animator

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 Join a pure mobile gaming company
 
 as a remote slot game animator
 
 and ride the global game playing wave with a team of talented game developers building games for global distribution. Work from home available.
 
 
 Our client's games are sold out. Every game they can make for over two years is sold. They need a talented animator and rigger on their team to deliver compelling and entertaining games.
 
 
 
 Responsibilities:
 
 
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 Create and animate characters, environments, and FX in different styles.
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 Prepare frame by frame animations utilizing Spine.
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 Work with programmers to achieve the best possible animation quality.
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 Apply knowledge of optimization techniques to meet memory limitations.
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 Participate in art reviews, giving verbal and visual feedback when needed.
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 Maintains version control of assets..
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 Serve as the bridge between Art and Engineering.
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 Design to limitations of mobile hardware and web-based games.
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 Optimize animations for web-based canvas applications.
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 Job Knowledge:&nbsp;
 
 
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 Strong communication skills
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 Exceptional proficiency&nbsp;with&nbsp;Adobe Creative Suite and&nbsp;Spine
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 Exceptional technical proficiency in processing all types and sizes of graphical assets according to specific requirements with a demonstrated comfort level utilizing a variety of tools, utilities, techniques and procedures.
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 An understanding of the limitations that come with mobile hardware and web-based games.&nbsp;
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 At least 3 years experience using Spine, preferably without using the mesh tool
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 Experience in slot machine games (mobile platform) is a plus
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 Knowledge in 3D animation is a plus
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 Benefits:
 
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 Medical, dental, vision 100% coverage for employee
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 Generous vacation
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 401k match
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 Work from home
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 Location:
 
 
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 You may live anywhere in Texas or Nevada (the states where this company is a registered employer)
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 Relocation expenses are paid - to anywhere in those states you want to live.
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 Remote work from home
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 About the Company:
 
 
 
 In 2019 this company inked a deal with the world's largest game distributor and has never looked back. As one of the most successful recent iGaming startups they have grown to two studios and multiple game teams. They are founded Player Focus and Fun!
 
 
 Get the benefits of a small self-directed game studio with no bureaucracy and none of the start-up downsides.
 
 
 
 About QDStaff
 
 
 
 QDStaff is North America's leading talent source for award-winning video game companies.
 
 
 We rotate job postings on platforms which sometimes causes jobs to appear closed when they are removed. Consult our careers page at https://www.qdstaff.com/careers to get access to this role and similar great opportunities.
 
 
 Follow us on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/qdstaff/
 
 
 Visit us at https://www.qdstaff.com
 
 
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Casino Game Spine Animator - Remote

Arrow International, Inc.

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 Job Type
 
 
 Full-time
 
 
 
 Description
 
 
 
 Join the Fun at Arrow International!
 
 
 Arrow International is the world&rsquo;s #1 maker of charitable gaming products, from pull tabs and bingo paper to cutting-edge electronic gaming systems. Our products power entertainment in social and gaming venues around the globe&mdash;and we&rsquo;re growing fast!
 
 
 We're building a winning culture that&rsquo;s all about teamwork, passion, and innovation. At Arrow, you&rsquo;re not just another employee&mdash;you&rsquo;re part of a high-performing team that&rsquo;s redefining fun and giving back to communities. We believe in rewarding your hard work with profit-sharing, 401(k) matching, great benefits, and paid time off&mdash;including a bonus week every July!
 
 
 If you're looking for a career that&rsquo;s exciting, meaningful, and full of opportunity&mdash;Arrow is the place to be.
 
 
 We are seeking talented and passionate individuals to join our Visual Development Team as an Animator and within our Gaming Studio. We are looking for an Animator with a strong work ethic to elevate our slot game visuals to the next level. The Animator will be responsible for motion graphics and animations within our games, combining artistic ability with technical resourcefulness to create the most compelling slot games in the industry. The ideal candidate has a deep understanding of animation principles, timing, and weight, as well as experience optimizing animations for real-time game engines and 2D rigging inside of Spine
 
 
 
 Location: This position is in Las Vegas, Nevada, and requires on-site work.
 
 
 
 
 Responsibilities
 
 
 
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 Design, animate, and polish dynamic visuals and motion graphics for slot games
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 Collaborate closely with artists, designers, producers, and engineers to ensure animations integrate smoothly across the game pipeline.
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 Contribute fresh ideas and creative problem-solving to both artistic and gameplay design challenges.
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 Develop quick concept mockups and motion tests to communicate ideas visually.
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 Create fun, expressive character and UI animations using Adobe After Effects.
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 Support art production using Photoshop for asset prep and texture work.
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 Assist with particle systems, effects, and animation implementation with Unity.
 
 
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 Requirements
 
 
 
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 Degree in Art, Animation, or related field &ndash; or equivalent slot-gaming experience.
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 3 years of experience minimum in role.
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 Strong understanding of animation principles, timing, and visual storytelling.
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 High level of proficiency in After Effects and Photoshop.
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 A sharp eye for composition, rhythm, and visual appeal.
 
 
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 Additional Experience
 
 
 
 
 Bonus points for experience with:
 
 
 
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 Spine, Blender, or Maya
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 Particle effects and shader animation workflows
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 Optimization for real-time rendering
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 Unity3D
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 Experience with the Unity3D game engine and particle systems is a plus.
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 Understanding of casino or gambling-related gaming industries.
 
 
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 We offer a dynamic and creative environment, opportunities for professional growth, and the chance to work on exciting projects in the gaming industry. If you are passionate about animation, visual FX and gaming, we would love to hear from you!
 
 
 
 Physical Demands/Working Conditions
 
 
 
 The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions:
 
 
 Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.
 
 
 The noise level in the work environment is low and takes place in a studio.
 
 
 Diversity and Inclusion Statement
 
 
 At Arrow International, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all individuals are valued and respected. We believe that embracing our differences makes us stronger, more innovative, and better positioned to serve our communities. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and strive to create an environment where everyone feels welcome, supported, and empowered to succeed.
 
 
 Equal Opportunity Statement
 
 
 Arrow International is an equal opportunity employer. We recruit, hire, train, and promote individuals in all job titles without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, results of genetic testing,
 
 
 veteran status, or physical or mental disability&mdash;except where such disability prevents performance of essential job functions and cannot be reasonably accommodated in accordance with applicable laws.
 
 
 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Statement
 
 
 Arrow International is committed to complying with the spirit and requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, participate in the interview process, undergo any pre-employment testing, or otherwise take part in the employee selection process, please contact us at hr@arrowinternational.com.
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Animator

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 we.R.play is looking for an exceptionally skilled 2D animator. The ideal candidate has experience animating both human and non-humanoid characters. A solid grasp of the principles of body movement, anticipation, overshoot, follow-through, squash and stretch, forward and inverse kinematics, and other facets of 2D animation is essential. The animator must be well-versed in related tools -- SPINE, Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, Flash. The ideal candidate works well in an environment of peers who are passionate about making great games.
 
 
 
 Responsibilities
 
 
 
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 Create animation for characters, creatures, bosses and other assets.
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 Create animations that fit within game style.
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 Enthusiasm for working closely with other Animators.
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 Communicate with Production, Art Management, and other departments.
 
 
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 Requirements
 
 
 
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 Experience in game development animating characters using Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, Flash (or equivalent 2D program).
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 Exceptional skills in animating the human bipedal figure as well as other organic forms.
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 Self-driven, good communicator, and a great team-player.
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 The animator must be well-versed in related tools -- Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, Flash &amp; Spine.
 
 
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 Pluses
 
 
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 A Passion for games.
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