TL;DR
2D Games Animator: Creating high-quality 2D animations, particle effects, and UI animations for Match-3 games with an accent on visual storytelling and gameplay feedback. Focus on producing animation assets consistent with the game's visual style and iterating based on feedback.
Location: Fully remote with company based in Berlin, Germany
Company
Softgames is a remote-first instant gaming company developing casual social games played globally, including the top-grossing Facebook game Bubble Shooter Pro.
What you will do
- Create high-quality 2D animations for gameplay elements, characters, and environments.
- Produce particle and visual effects to enhance gameplay feedback and storytelling.
- Develop UI animations contributing to a polished player interface.
- Prepare animation assets compatible with technical pipelines and visual style.
- Iterate on animation assets based on project feedback cycles.
- Support additional 2D asset production tasks such as rigging preparation and illustrations.
Requirements
- Professional experience as a 2D Animator in the games industry with portfolio or demo reel.
- Strong expertise in Spine and Adobe After Effects or comparable software.
- Professional working proficiency in English.
- Strong understanding of animation fundamentals including timing, weight, and motion.
- Experience creating 2D particles or hand-drawn FX for gameplay animation.
- Ability to deliver high-quality assets within production timelines.
Nice to have
- Experience with Unity and HTML5-based game production pipelines.
- Proficiency in Photoshop and version control systems like Git.
- Experience using AI-assisted tools for asset preparation or adjustments.
Culture & Benefits
- Remote-first company with a diverse international team.
- Freedom to take initiative and challenge the status quo.
- Focus on creating fun and everlasting instant games.