2d animator for a games studio

Hacksaw Studios AB; Stockholms kommun; On-site; SEK 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent game development company in Stockholm is seeking a 2D Animator and Special Effects Specialist to join their design team. You will create animations and visuals for games and work closely with developers and artists. A strong portfolio and experience with animation tools like Spine and Adobe Suite are required. This role offers a collaborative environment and opportunities for growth.

Benefits

Nice office in central Stockholm

Co-ownership program for suitable candidates

Qualifications

• A portfolio of relevant material.
• Experience in a team with developers and artists is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Create animations and visual effects.
• Create reference material for developers.
• Learn about the online gaming industry.
• Participate in game progress reviews.
• Co-operate with colleagues in-house and with partners.

Skills

Good knowledge of Spine or similar 2D animation tool

Experience with the Adobe suite

Experience with After Effects or similar tool

Job description

Please note - this is an in-house role in our Stockholm office. Remote candidates will not be considered.

Hacksaw Studios is a company that builds online games. Our games can be played both in social gaming and real money modes. We have wide distribution and our games are played by millions of people every month by players all over the world.

We are currently looking to expand our design team with an additional 2d animator and special effects specialist. You will be part of our game development team and work in a tight knit team involving both artists, developers and project managers. Your task will be to create animations and special effects for our games.

We offer a nice office in central Stockholm, an opportunity to work with other experienced game designers as well as a co-ownership program for suitable candidates.

Responsibilities:

• Create animations and visual effects
• Create reference material that front-end developers can use as a goal when implementing your designs
• Learn about the online gaming industry and stay up to date on current trends and what is popular with players
• Participate in game progress reviews and give feedback about the implementation process
• Co-operate with colleagues with similar roles, both in-house and with our partners

Requirements:

• A portfolio of relevant material
• Good knowledge of Spine or similar 2d animation tool
• Experience with the Adobe suite
• Experience with After Effects or similar tool
• It is a bonus if you have experience working in a team with both developers and artists and have an understanding of the art workflow for games, but this can also be learned on the job.

To apply for this role, please submit your CV and your portfolio. Note: Application link has been removed as it is not relevant to the job description.