video game 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.
 
 
 
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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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 A Passion for games.
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Junior 2D 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

Blizzard Entertainment

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 Team Name:
 
 
 
 
 Overwatch
 
 
 
 Job Title:
 
 
 
 Senior Animator - Overwatch 2 | Irvine, CA
 
 
 
 Requisition ID:
 
 
 
 R026013
 
 
 
 Job Description:
 
 
 
 
 Your mission
 
 
 
 Are you ready to join the Overwatch team and make an impact? We're seeking a skilled Senior Animator for Overwatch 2, a full-time role based in Irvine, CA.
 
 
 Your mission: bring characters to life with your animation skills, collaborate with designers and engineers, and innovate our animation pipeline. Showcase your talent with a demo reel, and let's create something extraordinary together.
 
 
 If you're passionate about animation and eager to contribute to an iconic game, we want to hear from you!
 
 
 This role is anticipated to be a hybrid work position, with some work on-site and some work-from-home. The home studio for this role is Irvine, CA.
 
 
 
 
 Responsibilities
 
 
 
 
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 Envision and craft animations for real-time game assets, including hero style guides and prototypes for earlier visualization.
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 Collaborate with artists, designers, and engineers to ensure assets meet gameplay and technical needs.
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 Work with the lead animator and other team members to evolve our tools and pipeline.
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 Actively participate in team art discussions, critiques, and reviews as part of the larger Overwatch team.
 
 
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 Requirements
 
 
 
 
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 Candidates should have over 8 years of experience in game development, explicitly animating characters using Maya or a comparable 3D program.
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 Demonstrate a solid understanding of traditional animation principles and their application to gameplay enhancement.
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 A strong interest in animation and effective communication skills are necessary to work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary art team, bringing characters to life in alignment with the game design vision.
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 Submit a demo reel showcasing proficiency in animating the human bipedal figure and other organic forms.
 
 
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 Bonus Points
 
 
 
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 The ideal candidate for this position should have experience in shipping a AAA game as an animator and demonstrate proficiency in an engine equivalent to Unreal. Additionally, expertise in one or more related disciplines&mdash;such as first-person animation, modeling, rigging, VFX, 2D animation, or technical art&mdash;is highly desirable.
 
 
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 Submission / Portfolio Requirements
 
 
 
 
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 Submit a resume and an online portfolio showcasing your animation skills (e.g., website, blog, or reel). An animation test may be required during the selection process.
 
 
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 Your Platform
 
 
 
 Best known for iconic video game universes including Warcraft&reg;, Overwatch&reg;, Diablo&reg;, and StarCraft&reg;, Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. (www.blizzard.com), a division of Activision Blizzard, which was acquired by Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT), is a premier developer and publisher of entertainment experiences. Blizzard Entertainment has created some of the industry&rsquo;s most critically acclaimed and genre-defining games over the last 30 years, with a track record that includes multiple Game of the Year awards. Blizzard Entertainment engages tens of millions of players around the world with titles available on PC via Battle.net&reg;, Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, iOS, and Android.
 
 
 
 Our World
 
 
 
 Activision Blizzard, Inc., is one of the world's largest and most successful interactive entertainment companies and is at the intersection of media, technology and entertainment. We are home to some of the most beloved entertainment franchises including Call of Duty&reg;, World of Warcraft&reg;, Overwatch&reg;, Diablo&reg;, Candy Crush&trade; and Bubble Witch&trade;. Our combined entertainment network delights hundreds of millions of monthly active users in 196 countries, making us the largest gaming network on the planet!
 
 
 Our ability to build immersive and innovative worlds is only enhanced by diverse teams working in an inclusive environment. We aspire to have a culture where everyone can thrive in order to connect and engage the world through epic entertainment. We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional and financial well-being for &lsquo;Every World&rsquo; - we&rsquo;ve got our employees covered!
 
 
 
 The videogame industry and therefore our business is fast-paced and will continue to evolve. As such, the duties and responsibilities of this role may be changed as directed by the Company at any time to promote and support our business and relationships with industry partners.
 
 
 
 We love hearing from anyone who is enthusiastic about changing the games industry. Not sure you meet all qualifications? Let us decide! Research shows that women and members of other under-represented groups tend to not apply to jobs when they think they may not meet every qualification, when, in fact, they often do! We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply.
 
 
 We are committed to working with and providing reasonable assistance to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you are a disabled individual requiring an accommodation to apply for an open position, please email your request to accommodationrequests@activisionblizzard.com. General employment questions cannot be accepted or processed here. Thank you for your interest.
 
 
 We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status, among other characteristics.
 
 
 
 Rewards
 
 
 
 We Provide a Suite Of Benefits That Promote Physical, Emotional And Financial Well-being For &lsquo;Every World&rsquo; - We&rsquo;ve Got Our Employees Covered! Subject To Eligibility Requirements, The Company Offers Comprehensive Benefits Including:
 
 
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 Medical, dental, vision, health savings account or health reimbursement account, healthcare spending accounts, dependent care spending accounts, life and AD&amp;D insurance, disability insurance;
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 401(k) with Company match, tuition reimbursement, charitable donation matching;
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 Paid holidays and vacation, paid sick time, floating holidays, compassion and bereavement leaves, parental leave;
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 Mental health &amp; wellbeing programs, fitness programs, free and discounted games, and a variety of other voluntary benefit programs like supplemental life &amp; disability, legal service, ID protection, rental insurance, and others;
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 If the Company requires that you move geographic locations for the job, then you may also be eligible for relocation assistance.
 
 
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 Eligibility to participate in these benefits may vary for part time and temporary full-time employees and interns with the Company. You can learn more by visiting https://www.benefitsforeveryworld.com/.
 
 
 In the U.S., the standard base pay range for this role is $80,800.00 - $149,400.00 Annual. These values reflect the expected base pay range of new hires across all U.S. locations. Ultimately, your specific range and offer will be based on several factors, including relevant experience, performance, and work location. Your Talent Professional can share this role&rsquo;s range details for your local geography during the hiring process. In addition to a competitive base pay, employees in this role may be eligible for incentive compensation. Incentive compensation is not guaranteed. While we strive to provide competitive offers to successful candidates, new hire compensation is negotiable.
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Senior Animator - Overwatch 2 | Irvine, CA

LILA

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 Position
 
 : Principal Gameplay Animator
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 About the Role
 
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 We are looking for an experienced and technically strong keyframe Principal/Lead Animator to join our team for an exciting third-person mobile shooter game.
 
 
 As the animation lead, you will own and drive the animation vision, style, and execution across the game.
 
 
 You will be hands-on in creating high-quality animations while also troubleshooting complex animation challenges, and working closely with engineers, game designers, and artists to ensure our characters move with style, clarity, and impact
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities
 
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 Animation Pipeline Ownership
 
 : Work across the full animation production line&mdash;from rigging and skinning to implementation and integration in Unity&mdash;delivering polished, optimized content.
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 Hand-Keyed Animations
 
 : Create high-quality, stylized hand-keyed animations for a third-person mobile shooter, including locomotion (walk, run, sprint), combat, and interaction sequences.
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 Animation Transitions
 
 : Create smooth blending and transition animations between different actions to ensure fluid, natural movement between different actions.
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 Consistency in Animation Style:
 
 Define and maintain a consistent animation style across all characters and assets, aligning with the overall visual direction of the game.
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 Unity Integrations:
 
 Implement, optimize and integrate animations using Unity's animation controller and player settings. Work directly with engineers and designers to build and maintain animation state machines
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 Rigging
 
 : Build, maintain, and improve rigs and skin meshes. Update rigs to support new animations and improve animation quality.
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 Skinning Costumes
 
 : Work on skinning and integrating various costumes and character models, ensuring they animate correctly.
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 Bug Identification &amp; Fixes:
 
 Proactively identify and fix animation-related issues, maintaining visual quality and gameplay feel throughout development. Knowledgeable in Unity animation debugging tools
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 Hard Skills:
 
 
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 Proficiency in Maya and MotionBuilder
 
 : Advanced skills in both Maya and MotionBuilder for creating and refining stylized animations. Uses modern animation workflow and tools to work quickly and efficiently.
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 Strong Understanding of Maya Layers
 
 : Good understanding of using layers in Maya for animation, allowing for efficient organization and management of complex scenes.
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 Unity Expertise
 
 : Strong understanding of Unity, particularly in using animation controllers and configuring player settings and state machines. Strong understanding of how animations are integrated in a game engine.
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 Rigging &amp; Skinning
 
 : Proficient in character rigging and skinning, ensuring smooth and natural animations within the stylized framework.
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 Animation Principles
 
 : In-depth knowledge of animation principles, including posing, timing, spacing, and weight.
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 Technical Troubleshooting
 
 : Ability to debug and resolve animation-related issues within game engines.
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 Adaptability with Emerging Tools:
 
 Willingness to learn and implement animation using new tools, software, and AI technologies like Cascadeur, Move AI, and Deepmotion to enhance workflow and animation quality.
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 Before applying, please review our LILA Games | Business Values (https://bit.ly/3rsN1ti) document. We take our culture incredibly seriously and will not accommodate a Values mismatch in our company. So please make sure your Values are in alignment before you apply!
 
 
 
 
 
 Lila Games is a learning organization, and one of the fundamental principles of our company is to unlock human potential with learning through challenging work so people become masters of their craft. You can expect to supercharge your learning once you get into this role, but hard work and effort are expected.
 
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Principal Game Animator

Moonshot Animations

Urgent Hiring !Position: Junior 2D Animator / Video EditorLocation: Main Shahrah-e-Faisal NASTP. KarachiJob Description: We are looking for a creative and enthusiastic Junior 2D Animator / Video Editor to join our team. The ideal candidate should be passionate about visual storytelling and have a keen eye for detail.Responsibilities:<ul><li>Assist in 2D animation and motion graphics projects,</li><li>Create engaging graphics and video content for social media, marketing, and internal projects.</li><li>Edit videos, including cutting, color grading, and adding effects.</li><li>Collaborate with the team to conceptualize and execute creative ideas.</li></ul>Requirements:<ul><li>Excellent skills in graphic design and video editing software (e.g., Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro, After Effects).</li><li>Experience in 2D animation, logo design, UI design.</li><li>Creativity and attention to detail.</li><li>Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines.</li></ul>Please share your portfolio and resume with us at careers@moonshotanimations.comJob Type: Full-timeWork Location: In person

Junior 2D Animator / Video Editor

Make My Address

We are looking for a creative and technically skilled Video Editor / 3D Animator to produce high-quality visual content for digital platforms, marketing campaigns, social media, and corporate projects. The ideal candidate should have strong storytelling abilities, a keen eye for detail, and expertise in video editing and 3D animation tools.Key ResponsibilitiesVideo Editing:<ul><li>Edit raw video footage into engaging, high-quality videos for marketing, branding, and promotional purposes.</li><li>Add visual effects, transitions, sound effects, background music, and motion graphics.</li><li>Ensure consistency in branding, style, and visual tone across all videos.</li><li>Optimize videos for various platforms (YouTube, Instagram, websites, ads, etc.).</li><li>Collaborate with marketing and creative teams to understand project requirements and concepts.</li></ul>3D Animation:<ul><li>Create 3D models, animations, and visual effects for videos, ads, and presentations.</li><li>Develop animated characters, environments, and product visualizations.</li><li>Apply textures, lighting, and rendering to create realistic or stylized animations.</li><li>Design motion graphics and visual elements for explainer videos and commercials.</li><li>Ensure smooth animation flow and accurate timing.</li></ul>Job Type: Full-timePay: &#8377;15,000.00 - &#8377;20,000.00 per monthWork Location: In person

Video editor/ 3d animator

collabrains

2D Animator (Junior to Mid-Level | Night Shift | On-Site)Job description:Brand Republic is looking to hire a talented and detail-oriented 2D Animator to join our animation team. The ideal candidate should have a strong creative vision, hands-on experience in 2D animation software, and the ability to bring static illustrations to life with clean, professional motion.Location: P.E.C.H.S Block 06, KarachiShift Timing: 9:00 PM onwards (Night Shift)Employment Type: Full-time, On-siteExperience Required: 1&ndash;2 years of professional experience in 2D animationQualification: Diploma or certification in Animation, Multimedia Arts, or a related fieldKey Responsibilities:<ul><li>Create high-quality 2D animations for marketing, explainer videos, and social content</li><li>Collaborate closely with designers, illustrators, and video editors</li><li>Follow creative briefs and storyboards while adding animation enhancements</li><li>Maintain animation consistency and alignment with brand identity</li><li>Manage multiple projects and deliver on time</li></ul>Requirements:<ul><li>Proficiency in industry-standard 2D animation software (After Effects, Adobe Animate, or equivalent)</li><li>Working knowledge of Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop</li><li>Strong understanding of timing, motion, and character animation principles</li><li>Portfolio or demo reel showcasing 2D animation work</li><li>Attention to detail, creativity, and the ability to work independently on tight deadlines</li><li>Job Type: Full-time</li></ul>Work Location: In personJob Type: Full-timeWork Location: In person

2D Animator (Junior to Mid-Level | Night Shift | On-Site)

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