Spine Animator

Responsibilities

• Rig and Animate high-quality, efficient 2D skeletal animations for game characters and assets using Spine.
• Apply classic animation principles (timing, weight, etc.) to ensure fluid, visually engaging motion.
• Collaborate closely with artists, designers, and developers to align the animation with the project's artistic and technical vision.
• Assist in selecting video, colors and animation for graphic design
• Refine animations with various applications
• Brainstorm with the design team to come up with new ideas, patterns and styles
• Stay up-to-date with new animation techniques and applications
• Create a project timeline and meet deadlines

Requirements

•  3+ years of experience in 2D animations
•  Bachelor’s Degree in Animation, Visual Arts or a related field programs
•  Proficient in the Spine Animation Software (rigging, meshing, Inverse Kinematics) & After Effects 
•  Strong foundation in 2D animation principles
• Familiarity with the game development pipeline and integrating assets into game engines
•  Strong aesthetic and conceptual skills
•  Ability to collaborate and meet deadlines