2D Animator

Aristocrat; Montreal; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as a 2D Animator and unleash your creativity in an exciting new game project. Collaborate with talented artists and developers to create stunning animations that enhance gameplay and user experience. This innovative firm values a People First culture, fostering growth and inclusivity while delivering top-grossing titles in the social casino genre. If you're passionate about animation and eager to make an impact in a fast-paced environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you. Bring your skills and ideas to life and help shape the future of gaming!

Qualifications

• Proficient in After Effects and Photoshop with strong animation skills.
• Ability to propose original ideas based on game and brand understanding.

Responsibilities

• Create high-quality animations for UI, VFX, environments, and characters.
• Partner with Tech Artists to support animation integration.

Skills

Animation Principles

After Effects

Photoshop

2D Unity Editor Animations

Spine 2D

Task Management

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Tools

Confluence

Jira

Job description

We’re looking for a talented, creative, and enthusiastic 2D Animator to join us on a NEW journey, creating and bringing to life a new game with an exciting IP. In this role, you will report to and work with the Art Director on features for the project that play to your strengths.

You will work with a team of experienced artists, developers, and product managers to expand, develop, and maintain the game. It's a fun, fast-paced environment!

In this role, you will be responsible for creating animations of the game’s art from initial conception and storyboarding to implementation. You will be responsible for preparing and optimizing assets for further animation and supporting both the Art and Development teams in questions related to animations.

Responsibilities

• Create high-quality animations for User Interface, Visual Effects, Environments, and Characters.
• Partner with Tech Artists to support animation integration.
• Maintain an open dialogue with technical artists and developers to ensure all animations retain app performance requirements.
• Anticipate potential technical limitations & develop innovative solutions.
• Create source file templates & workflow documentation.
• Continuously improve the polish on existing and new animations.

What We're Looking For

• Understanding of animation principles and how they work within game mechanics, game legibility, and engine constraints.
• Proficient in After Effects and Photoshop.
• Comfortable planning and estimating Animation effort for projects.
• Portfolio demonstrating mastery of animation fundamentals.
• Understanding of 2D Unity Editor Animations and Spine 2D.
• Adept at task management & tracking, advanced use of tools like Confluence & Jira.
• Strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and independent self-direction.
• Excellent communication and storytelling skills (verbal and written).
• A highly-collaborative, creative, and innovative spirit.
• Professionally and personally driven to learn new skills and techniques.
• Has an understanding of the industry and markets we serve.
• Able to receive and apply feedback.
• Able to adapt to different animation styles.
• Ability to propose original ideas based on game and brand understanding.

Why Product Madness?

As part of the Aristocrat family, we share their mission of bringing joy to life through the power of play, with a world-class team who creates top-grossing, leading titles in the social casino genre, including Heart of Vegas, Lightning Link, Cashman Casino.

With 800 team members across the globe, Product Madness is headquartered in London, with offices in Barcelona, Gdańsk, Lviv, Montreal and a remote team spanning the USA, making us a truly global powerhouse.

We live by our People First principle. Regardless of where, when, or how they work, our team members have opportunities to elevate their careers, and grow alongside us. We take pride in fostering an inclusive culture, where our people are encouraged to be their very best, every day.

But don’t just take our word for it. In 2024, we made the Global Inspiring Workplace Awards list, and won a bronze award at the Stevies for Great Employers in the ‘Employer of the Year - Media and Entertainment’ category.

So, what’s stopping you?

Travel Expectations

Up to 25%

Additional Information

At this time, we are unable to sponsor work visas for this position. Candidates must be authorized to work in the job posting location for this position on a full-time basis without the need for current or future visa sponsorship.