2D Animator & Generalist Game Artist (Gamedev)

TL;DR

2D Animator & Generalist Game Artist (Gamedev): Creating quality 2D animations and VFX for a new, unannounced game title with an accent on UI, environments, characters, and VFX. Focus on working directly in Unity and integrating AI tools as part of the art pipeline.

Location: Must be based in a time-zone with a 4 hours overlap with Toronto, Canada.

Company

hirify.global is the leading instant gaming company that develops casual, truly social games playable instantly across all devices.

What you will do

• Create high quality animations for both characters and environments.
• Produce particle effects and visual effects to enhance gameplay feedback and visual storytelling.
• Create UI animations and core gameplay animations that contribute to a polished and dynamic player interface.
• Work directly in Unity to create and implement animations.
• Support the team when needed by creating various 2D assets, such as simple illustrations, icons, etc.

Requirements

• 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.
• Professional working proficiency in English.
• Must be based in a time-zone with a 4 hours overlap with Toronto, Canada.

Nice to have

• Experience creating 2D particles or hand-drawn FX for gameplay animation.
• Proficiency in digital painting using tools such as Adobe Photoshop or similar.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible working setup: fully remote or on-site in our modern office in central Berlin.
• Flexible working hours - Structure your working hours to your needs. No crunch, no overtime!
• Generous vacation regulation no matter where you are!
• Home office allowance to make your home office as productive as possible.
• Training opportunities to strengthen your skills or learn something new!