Senior 2D Game Animator [KB]

DigiSource's Client is Koban Studio, based in Singapore

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced SENIOR 2D GAME ANIMATOR to lead our animation team and contribute to the development of visually stunning slot games. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of animation principles, a mastery of Spine, and a proven track record of creating high-quality animations for gaming.

Animation Leadership:

• Lead and mentor a team of animators, providing guidance, feedback, and support.
• Establish and maintain high animation standards and best practices.
• Oversee the entire animation pipeline, from concept to final implementation.

Character Animation:

• Create complex and expressive 2D animations for game characters, including idle animations, walk cycles, run cycles, attack animations, and special ability animations.
• Ensure animations are smooth, fluid, and consistent with the game's art style and theme.
• Optimize animations for performance and memory usage.

UI Animation:

• Design and animate engaging and interactive UI elements, such as buttons, sliders, and progress bars.
• Create visually appealing transitions and effects to enhance the user experience.
• Ensure UI animations are smooth, responsive, and consistent with the game's overall aesthetic.

Particle Effects:

• Design and implement visually striking particle effects, such as explosions, smoke, and sparks.
• Optimize particle effects for performance and ensure they blend seamlessly with the game's overall aesthetic.

Spine Expertise:

• Master Spine's advanced features and workflows to create efficient and high-quality animations.
• Optimize Spine projects for performance and compatibility with different game engines.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex Spine animation issues.

Collaboration:

• Work closely with artists, designers, and developers to ensure animations align with the game's vision.
• Provide constructive feedback and guidance to team members.
• Adapt to changes in the project scope and timeline.

• 5+ years of relevant industry experience.
• Extensive experience as a game animator, with a strong focus on 2D animation.
• Expert proficiency in Spine and other relevant animation tools.
• Deep understanding of animation principles, including timing, spacing, weight shifting, and keyframing.
• Ability to create complex and expressive animations.
• Strong attention to detail and a keen eye for quality.
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Strong leadership and mentorship abilities.
• Excellent English communication and interpersonal skills.
• A passion for gaming and a love for creating visually stunning animations.

Pluses:

• Experience with game engines, such as Unity or Unreal Engine, is a plus.
• A strong portfolio showcasing previous work in game animation is required.