2D FX Artist (Gamedev/Animation)

TL;DR

2D FX Artist (Animation): Designing and animating high-quality 2D effects for long-form animated projects with an accent on visual storytelling and style consistency. Focus on collaborating within a multi-disciplinary team to integrate complex effects into production pipelines while meeting tight deadlines.

Location: Remote or hybrid (offices in Parramatta and Melbourne, Australia).

Company

An independent animation studio known for producing popular, original long-form animated shows for YouTube with a large global audience.

What you will do

• Design and animate high-quality 2D effects such as fire, smoke, and weather that match project tone.
• Collaborate with Art Directors and Showrunners to ensure visual aesthetic and technical standards are met.
• Optimize FX animations for production pipelines, including character and background integration.
• Partner with storyboarding, animation, and compositing departments to ensure seamless effects implementation.
• Identify technical challenges early and provide creative solutions to maintain workflow efficiency.
• Conduct self-reviews to uphold high artistic and technical quality across all assets.

Requirements

• 3+ years of professional 2D FX animation experience in a team-based production environment.
• Strong proficiency in industry-standard software such as Toon Boom Harmony or Adobe After Effects.
• Deep understanding of timing, color theory, and visual impact in storytelling.
• Ability to manage schedules effectively to meet project deliverables and deadlines.
• Experience with project tracking tools like ShotGrid.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating versatility between realistic and stylized 2D FX.

Nice to have

• Familiarity with Unreal Engine and integrating 2D assets into 3D environments.
• Passion for animation, gaming, and internet culture.
• Proven ability to adapt quickly to new artistic and technical styles.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive salary with regular reviews every 6 months.
• Flexible work arrangements including work-from-home options and flexi-hours.
• Casual studio environment with team-oriented values.
• Company-provided breakfast and lunch, gym memberships, and convention access.
• Focus on career development in a diverse, art-first creative team.