UI Motion Designer at Product Madness Canada

Product Madness; Canada; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A gaming company in Canada is seeking a dedicated UI Motion Designer to create high-quality animations and collaborate with a talented team on an exciting game project. The ideal candidate will be proficient in animation principles and software like After Effects and Spine 2D. Responsibilities include building animations, collaborating with tech artists, and proposing innovative ideas. A strong portfolio is essential for consideration.

Qualifications

• Portfolio demonstrating proficiency in animation fundamentals is required.
• Experience with 2D Unity Editor Animations is a nice-to-have.
• Ability to propose original ideas based on game and brand understanding.

Responsibilities

• Build high-quality animations for User Interface and Visual Effects.
• Partner with Tech Artists for animation integration.
• Continuously improve the polish on existing and new animations.

Skills

Understanding of animation principles

Proficient in After Effects

Proficient in Photoshop

Proficient in Spine 2D

Strong attention to detail

Excellent communication skills

Tools

Confluence

Jira

Job description

UI Motion Designer job at Product Madness. Canada.

Job Description

We’re looking for a dedicated, creative, and enthusiastic UI Motion Designer to join us on a NEW journey, crafting 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 build 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.

* Portfolio is required to be considered*

What You'll Do

• Build high-quality animations for User Interface and Visual Effects, guided by the established art direction
• Partner with Tech Artists to support animation integration to ensure all animations retain app performance requirements
• Ability to propose original animation concepts and VFXs based on game and brand understanding
• Anticipate potential technical limitations & develop innovative solutions
• 2D Unity Editor Animations
• Build source file templates & workflow documentation
• Continuously improve the polish on existing and new animations
• Planning and estimating Animation effort for projects

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, Photoshop, and Spine 2D
• Nice-to-have:
• Understanding of 2D Unity Editor Animations
• Adept at task management & tracking, advanced use of tools like Confluence & Jira
• Comfortable planning and estimating Animation effort for projects
• Portfolio demonstrating proficiency in animation fundamentals
• 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.