About the Role

We are looking for a talented and experienced 2D Game Animator to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for creating high-quality animations, visual effects, and in-game presentations for slot games. You should be able to work independently while collaborating closely with artists, designers, and developers.

Responsibilities

• Create high-quality 2D animations for slot games, including characters, UI elements, symbols, and visual effects.
• Design and animate assets using Spine.
• Create and implement 2D visual effects (VFX) for gameplay, UI interactions, and special features.
• Integrate, optimize, and maintain animations and effects within Unity.
• Collaborate closely with game designers, artists, and developers to ensure smooth implementation and consistency.
• Create engaging animation sequences, transitions, win presentations, and special effects to enhance player experience.
• Maintain animation quality and performance standards across multiple projects.
• Utilize AI-powered tools to improve production efficiency and accelerate creative workflows.

Required Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in the game industry.
• Successfully shipped at least one game title.
• Strong proficiency in Spine animation.
• Strong experience with Unity, including animation integration and Unity VFX/Particle Systems.
• Experience creating 2D visual effects (VFX) for games.
• Proficient in Photoshop and Figma.
• Strong understanding of animation principles, timing, motion, and visual storytelling.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Familiarity with AI tools and workflows for content creation and production efficiency.
• Chinese mandarin fluent.

Preferred / Nice to Have

• Experience working on Slot Games, Casino Games, or Casual Games.
• Experience creating UI animations and interactive effects.
• Proficiency with Unity Particle System, Shader effects, and animation optimization.
• Familiarity with After Effects, Illustrator, or other animation-related software.
• Experience using AI tools such as ChatGPT, Midjourney, Stable Diffusion, Runway, or similar creative AI platforms.
• Experience mentoring junior animators or leading animation projects.

Pay: From $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Language:

• Chinese (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Irvine, CA 92618 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Irvine, CA 92618: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person