2D Animator

Hacksaw Studios is a company that builds online games. Our games can be played both in social gaming and real money modes. We have wide distribution and our games are played by millions of people every month by players all over the world.

We are currently looking to expand our branded design team with a Spine animator. You will be part of our game development team and work in a tight knit team involving both artists, developers and project managers. Your task will be to create the visual assets for our branded games in cooperation with the branded design team.

We offer a nice office in Bucharest, an opportunity to work with other experienced game developers and the chance to take part in building a team.

We also offer:

• 23 days of paid holiday / year
• Monthly budget on Benefit 685 lei

Your tasks will include:

• Create Animations and Visual Effects in Spine:
  Rig and animate characters, symbols, and UI elements for branded slot games, while also creating visual effects and secondary motions that enhance gameplay - all while maintaining consistency with brand guidelines and the original IP's style.
• Develop Reference Material:
  Produce comprehensive reference material and style guides that front-end developers can use to accurately implement your designs.
• Learn:
  Stay informed about the online gaming industry, keeping up with the latest trends and understanding what appeals to players to ensure our games remain competitive and exciting.
• Participate in Game Progress Reviews:
  Engage in regular reviews of game development progress, providing constructive feedback and suggestions to improve the implementation of your designs.
• Collaborate with Colleagues:
  Work alongside other animators, artists, developers, and partners to ensure a cohesive and high-quality end product. This includes both in-house team members and external partners.

Required skills and experience:

• Game Development Experience:
  Proven experience in game development or a strong portfolio demonstrating your game animation capabilities.
• Spine Proficiency:
  Good knowledge of Spine is required for this position.
• Portfolio:
  A robust portfolio or samples of work demonstrating animations of different styles. Experience adapting existing IPs is a strong plus.
• Proficiency with Adobe Suite:
  Intermediate skills in Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Photoshop and Illustrator, for creating and editing graphical assets.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Social Gaming Experience:
  Previous experience in creating art for social or casual games.
• Passion for Games:
  A personal interest in gaming and a strong understanding of the gaming industry, or a keen desire to learn and immerse yourself in this field.

Nice to have:

3D and Animation Knowledge in Blender:
Ability or interest in creating, modifying, and animating 3D assets in Blender.

Please provide a portfolio or samples of work demonstrating animations of different styles. Applications without a portfolio will not be qualified for further steps.