Senior 2D Character Animator (Edtech)

TL;DR

Senior 2D Character Animator (Edtech): Building and animating character states for interactive AI-driven learning experiences with an accent on emotional resonance and personality for children. Focus on crafting expressive character performances in Rive and ensuring clean integration within a real-time, state-machine-driven product architecture.

Location: Must be based in a US-compatible timezone and be able to travel to San Francisco occasionally.

Salary: $10,000–$13,000 per month.

Company

hirify.global is a public benefit corporation building the world's first AI teacher to democratize education for children globally.

What you will do

• Animate character states including idle, reactions, celebrations, and emotional responses in Rive.
• Collaborate with Art Director and technical animators to maintain high-quality character consistency.
• Ensure seamless integration of animations into the live product by working closely with engineering.
• Design and build scalable animation libraries and standardized naming conventions.
• Create expressive, emotionally resonant content tailored for children ages 4–8.

Requirements

• 3–5+ years of professional experience in character animation.
• Must be located in a US-compatible timezone.
• Must be able to travel to San Francisco for occasional on-site visits.
• Demonstrable portfolio showing exceptional character animation and acting range.
• Production experience with real-time, state-machine-driven tools like Rive, Spine, or Unity Animator.
• Strong communication skills to facilitate cross-functional collaboration.

Nice to have

• Expertise in state machine architecture (transitions, trigger logic, layers).
• Experience in animation-to-engineering handoff for live products.
• Skills in rigging, including skeletal structures and constraint setups.
• Background in children’s media, interactive games, or edtech products.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to build products that impact thousands of children weekly.
• Work at the intersection of AI, animation, and education within a world-class team.
• Collaborative environment with strong focus on creative craft and design.
• High degree of ownership and direct impact on the product shipping pipeline.