2D Artist/Animator (Gamedev)

TL;DR

2D Artist/Animator (Gamedev): Creating game-ready assets and high-quality animations for the flagship title YoWorld with an accent on props, furniture, and character animation. Focus on maintaining established art styles, taking concepts to final execution, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver assets on time.

Location: Must be based in Ontario, Canada

Company

A next-generation, live operations games company focused on creating engaging fan experiences since 2011.

What you will do

• Create compelling 2D assets including props, furniture, houses, backgrounds, and costumes.
• Develop engaging, high-quality 2D animations that adhere to design constraints and established art styles.
• Collaborate independently and with team members to produce unique, style-consistent assets.
• Take concepts through to final execution for in-game implementation.
• Work closely with artists, animators, game designers, and producers to meet project deadlines and budget requirements.

Requirements

• Must have access to a Windows PC for production work.
• 3+ years of experience creating 2D game art, preferably in social or mobile gaming.
• 2+ years of professional 2D animation experience.
• Strong proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Animate CC, Illustrator, Photoshop).
• Experience with AI image generation tools like MidJourney.
• Solid understanding of animation principles, perspective, isometry, composition, and color theory.

Nice to have

• Experience with F2P game development.
• Aptitude for creating isometric art in a photo-realistic style.
• Working knowledge of Blender and 3D character rigging.
• Experience with Confluence and Jira.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to work on a flagship live-operations game.
• Focus on continuous learning and mastering craft.
• Collaborative and inclusive team environment.
• Remote-first flexibility for contractors within Ontario.