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HPL GameDesign is seeking a skilled 2D animator to craft engaging motion graphics for product pages, ads, and social content. You will apply animation principles, create storyboards, and deliver assets optimized for Shopify and social platforms.
The role requires experience with 2D animation for ecommerce, strong storytelling, and the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment while collaborating with marketing and creative teams.
About the role
This role focuses on creating engaging and visually appealing 2D animations and motion graphics for e-commerce marketing channels, including product pages, online ads, social media content, landing pages, and promotional campaigns. The ideal candidate has a strong foundation in animation principles, brand visual storytelling, and the ability to produce conversion-focused motion design that enhances product presentation and user engagement.
Key responsibilities
Develop creative concepts for animated e-commerce content, including product highlights, feature demos, infographics, and promotional graphics
Create character, icon, object, or product sketches based on brand requirements
Design storyboards and motion layouts for animation projects
Produce 2D assets such as product feature graphics, UI elements, backgrounds, and illustrative components
Apply animation principles (timing, spacing, acceleration, squash & stretch, anticipation, etc.) to create compelling motion design
Produce animations using industry-standard tools, such as Adobe After Effects, Adobe Photoshop & Illustrator, and Adobe Animate
Animate product features, typography, transitions, logo animations, and motion graphics for e-commerce campaigns
Render and export animations optimized for various platforms (Shopify/website banners, Meta/FB Ads, TikTok, YouTube, email marketing, etc.)
Adapt and version animations for multiple aspect ratios (1:1, 4:5, 9:16, 16:9, etc.)
Collaborate with the creative team, marketing team, copywriters, and content strategists to align design with campaign objectives
About you
Strong foundation in animation principles, brand visual storytelling, and conversion-focused motion design
Proficiency in Adobe After Effects, Adobe Photoshop & Illustrator, and Adobe Animate
Experience creating 2D animations and motion graphics for e-commerce marketing channels
Ability to manage multiple animation tasks in a fast-paced e-commerce environment
Knowledge of motion design trends, platform best practices (Meta, TikTok, YouTube), and e-commerce creative performance insights
Ability to provide guidance, feedback, and mentorship to junior and mid-level graphic designers
Ability to maintain organized project files and follow established naming and export workflows