Intermediate 2D Artist/Animator (GameDev)

TL;DR

Intermediate 2D Artist/Animator (GameDev): Creating game-ready 2D art and animations for a flagship game, focusing on props, furniture, houses, backgrounds, or costumes. Focus on creating engaging high-quality animations within style and design constraints, collaborating with teams, and taking concepts to final artwork.

Location: Remote from Ontario, Canada (candidates must be legally authorized to work in Ontario, Canada)

Company

hirify.global is a live operations games company focused on making engaging games and fostering continuous learning for its team.

What you will do

• Create compelling 2D assets focusing on props, furniture, houses, backgrounds, or costumes.
• Produce engaging high-quality 2D animation on style and within design constraints.
• Work independently and collaboratively to develop unique assets fitting the established style.
• Take concepts through to final execution of artwork.
• Collaborate closely with other artists, animators, game designers, and producers to ship quality games on time.

Requirements

• Must have access to a Windows PC for production work.
• 3+ years of experience creating 2D game art, preferably in the social/mobile gaming space.
• 2+ years of 2D animation experience.
• Experience with MidJourney or similar AI image generation.
• Strong working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (Animate CC, Illustrator, and Photoshop).
• Proven track record of creating appealing, high-quality characters, props, and environments.
• Solid understanding of the principles of animation, perspective, isometry, composition, character design, colour theory, visual effects, and lighting.
• Strong knowledge of the game development process.

Nice to have

• F2P game experience.
• Demonstrated aptitude in creating isometric art in a photo-realistic style.
• Knowledge or interest in utilizing AI as a tool for ideation and supplementing artistic skills.
• Working knowledge of Blender.
• Experience with rigging 3D character models for animation.
• Experience with Confluence and Jira.

Culture & Benefits

• This is an 8-month remote contract position with the possibility of renewal.
• Opportunity to solve problems through continuous learning and fostering feedback.
• Work in an inclusive and accessible environment.
• Accommodations will be provided throughout the hiring process as needed.