Art Director 2D Animation

HPL GameDesign; Quezon City; On-site; PHP 335,000 - 670,000; Full time

Job summary

HPL GameDesign is seeking a talented 2D Animator to blend motion graphics, post-production, and game-ready animation.

You will create character/assets, develop storyboards, and collaborate with illustrators, editors, and developers to deliver high-quality visuals on tight deadlines. Using the Adobe suite, you will refine timing and integrate animations with existing footage for video and game projects.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a 2D Animator, preferably with post-production workflows.
• Strong understanding of animation principles (timing, spacing, anticipation).
• Proficiency with industry-standard 2D software (Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere, After Effects).
• Experience with rigging and character animation.
• Knowledge of visual effects techniques and compositing.
• Ability to work with pre-existing footage and integrate animation seamlessly.
• Attention to detail and strong visual sense.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualize ideas for characters, scenes, backgrounds, and other animation elements
• Create character sketches and develop storyboards for animation projects based on design briefs
• Design backgrounds, sets, and animated environment elements
• Create 2D assets and visual effects for animation and game projects
• Develop timing and pacing of motion based on audio requirements
• Create animations using Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere, and After Effects
• Design motion graphics for promotional videos, social media content, instructional videos, and corporate presentations
• Review and revise designs in response to feedback, conducting multiple rounds of refinement
• Enhance and manipulate existing footage using animation techniques and integrate animations into final projects
• Collaborate with illustrators, other animators, editors, compositors, and game developers to finalize projects

Skills

2D animation

Post-production workflows

Timing & spacing

Character animation

Collaboration

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Premiere

Adobe After Effects

Job description

About the role

This role combines 2D animation, motion graphics design, and post-production expertise. You will conceptualize and design animation elements, create motion graphics for diverse project types, and integrate animations into final video and game projects. The position requires proficiency in industry-standard software and the ability to work collaboratively across creative teams.

Key responsibilities

• Conceptualize ideas for characters, scenes, backgrounds, and other animation elements

• Create character sketches and develop storyboards for animation projects based on design briefs

• Design backgrounds, sets, and animated environment elements

• Create 2D assets and visual effects for animation and game projects

• Develop timing and pacing of motion based on audio requirements

• Create animations using Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Premiere, and Adobe After Effects

• Design motion graphics for promotional videos, social media content, instructional videos, and corporate presentations

• Review and revise designs in response to feedback, conducting multiple rounds of refinement

• Enhance and manipulate existing footage using animation techniques and integrate animations into final projects

• Collaborate with illustrators, other animators, editors, compositors, and game developers to finalize projects

About you

• Proven experience as a 2D Animator, preferably with experience in post-production workflows

• Strong understanding of animation principles (timing, spacing, anticipation, etc.)

• Proficiency in industry-standard 2D animation software, such as Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Premiere, and Adobe After Effects

• Experience with rigging and character animation

• Knowledge of visual effects techniques and compositing

• Ability to work with pre-existing footage and integrate animation seamlessly

• Excellent attention to detail and a strong visual sense

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Strong communication and collaboration skills

• Ability to meet tight deadlines and manage multiple projects simultaneously