2D Game Animator

Want to work on the next big thing in the gaming industry?

Who We Are:
Azulon is a dynamic and growing game development agency with a team of 7+ passionate people, primarily based across Europe, including dedicated members in Ukraine. Our craft is creating high-quality gamified experiences worldwide.

Who We Are Looking For:
We are seeking a 2D Game Animator who loves bringing characters and worlds to life through motion. You have a keen eye for timing, weight, and personality, and a meticulous approach to your work. You take pride in your craft, strive for excellence in every frame, and genuinely care about the projects you contribute to. You are comfortable working within a team, communicate clearly, and are dedicated to delivering high-quality gamified experiences for our diverse clients.

Responsibilities:

• Create 2D animations for characters, creatures, UI elements, and visual effects.
• Use skeletal and/or frame-by-frame animation techniques, depending on project needs.
• Prepare and export animation assets for seamless integration into Unity, working closely with developers to make sure they look and feel right in-game.
• Collaborate with artists, designers, and developers to align animations with gameplay and the overall art direction.
• Iterate on animations based on feedback and playtesting.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of our art and animation pipeline.
• Explore new tools and techniques to enhance our games.

Experience:

• Must-Haves:
  • Excellent English Communication Skills: Proven ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing. This includes explaining creative decisions, participating in meetings, and giving and receiving feedback.
  • Strong 2D Animation Skills: A portfolio or showreel showing a solid grasp of animation principles (timing, spacing, anticipation, squash and stretch) applied to game assets.
  • Proficiency with 2D Animation Tools: Experience with at least one industry-standard tool such as Spine, Unity's 2D Animation package, Adobe Animate, After Effects, or similar.
• Nice-to-Haves:
  • Unity Experience: Familiarity with importing and setting up animations in Unity (Animator, Animation Controllers, sprite sheets).
  • Web3 Game Development Experience: Previous work on game projects that integrated Web3 technologies (e.g., blockchain, NFTs, cryptocurrencies).
  • Illustration or VFX Skills: Ability to create or adjust 2D art and effects when needed.
  • Familiarity with Notion: Experience using Notion for project management, documentation, or team collaboration.

Ready to level up your career? We'd love to hear from you!