Overview:
We are looking for an experienced 2D Game Animator with a Generalist skillset to join our fully remote team and contribute to our brand new, unannounced title. In this role, your primary focus will be to create quality 2D animations and VFX; however, a generalist artist skillset is required to juggle a wide range of tasks within this small, agile team.
As the team’s only animator, you will work directly with the art lead, producer, designer, and developers to create high quality animations for all UI, environments, characters, and VFX. You will also work directly in Unity and implement your work.
If you love casual games and enjoy working in a supportive, diverse team where communication and creativity are key, we’d love to hear from you!
Note:
* *Qualified applicants will be expected to complete an art test.
* For this position, the candidate must be based in a time-zone with a 4 hours overlap with Toronto, Canada.
Your Role:
* Gameplay Animations: Create high quality animations for both characters and environments.
* VFX: Produce particle effects and visual effects to enhance gameplay feedback and visual storytelling.
* UI Animations: Create UI animations and core gameplay animations that contribute to a polished and dynamic player interface.
* Technical Expert: Ensure that all the assets are delivered in accordance with the project’s technical requirements and pipelines.
* Visual Consistency: Ensure all animations and deliverables are consistent with the established visual style and art direction of the game.
* Feedback and Iterations: Iterate on animations and other assets you create based on project feedback cycles.
* Engine Implementation: Work directly in Unity to create and implement animations.
* 2D Generalist: Support the team when needed by creating various 2D assets, such as simple illustrations and icons.
* AI-Workflows: Comfortable integrating AI tools as part of the art pipeline when possible and suitable.
Your Profile:
* Demonstrated professional experience as a 2D Animator in the games industry (portfolio or demo reel required).
* Strong expertise in Spine, including advanced understanding of production workflows and animation systems.
* Proficiency in Adobe After Effects or comparable software for visual effects and animation previews.
* Strong understanding of animation fundamentals such as timing, weight, and motion.
* Experience with Unity and engine implementation.
* Ability to work within an established visual style and animation direction.
* Experience creating 2D particles or hand-drawn FX for gameplay animation.
* Proficiency in digital painting using tools such as Adobe Photoshop or similar.
* Professional working proficiency in English.
* Strong attention to detail and ability to deliver high-quality assets within production timelines.
Benefits:
* SOFTGAMES offers a competitive package.
* Remote first: flexible working setup — fully remote or on-site in the modern Berlin office.
* Flexible working hours; no crunch and no overtime.
* Generous vacation regulation.
* Home office allowance and monthly extra grant for home office electricity + internet costs.
* Further training opportunities.
* Studio: modern office with state-of-the-art tech in central Berlin.
* Equipment: choice between a MacBook Pro or Lenovo laptop.
* Meal allowances: monthly budget for lunches.
* Wellness benefits: access to virtual yoga, meditation, and more.
* Swag: hoodies, bags, mugs, etc.
* Offsite retreats twice a year for the entire company.
About SOFTGAMES:
SOFTGAMES is the leading instant gaming company. We develop casual, truly social games that can be played instantly across all devices. Our hypersocial blockbuster game “Bubble Shooter Pro” became a global top grossing game on Facebook and is played by millions every day. SOFTGAMES is a remote-first company of around 100 people from all over the world. We believe in proactive, independent teams with the freedom to take initiative and create fun Instant Games.
We value diversity and welcome all applications regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion/worldview, disability, age, sexual orientation or identity.
Application:
Have we caught your interest? Then we look forward to your detailed application.