2D Animator - Casual Studio (m/f)
Goodgame Studios is one of Europes leading gaming companies and Germanys fastest growing technology business. With more than 1,200 employees, we develop innovative online games which are played by more than 270 million players in 26 languages across more than 200 countries.
Our new Casual Studio is buzzing with excitement to release Goodgame Studios first ever puzzle game very soon! The team is all about fun at work and creating amazing game experiences. We are looking for passionate artists, developers, and more to join this studio and help us on our quest to bring fun, entertainment, and color to the lives of people all around the world!
This position is subject to an employment contract. We kindly request that freelancers and companies who would like to offer us their services do not respond to this advertisement.
As an 2D Animator (m/f), you will utilize your good design skills and take responsibility for the high quality animation of our characters and environments, fluid and dynamic simulations, and other graphic content. We are looking for someone with a convincing portfolio and some experience as 3D- and 2D animator.
Your job:
Your profile:
We offer:
Hamburg is one of the most beautiful cities in the world and provides a fantastic range of leisure activities as well as a great nightlife. A maritime atmosphere and its Hanseatic cosmopolitan flair enable an especially high quality of life and safety. We will make relocating simple, help you find a flat, offer you a German course, and make it easy for you to get to know your new home town.
Your contact person for this job offer is Malte Weinert.
We look forward to receiving your application (cover letter, CV, and references) as well as your salary requirements and earliest possible starting date through our online application form.
If you have questions regarding your application, please send an email to the following address: artjobs@goodgamestudios.com
Our new Casual Studio is buzzing with excitement to release Goodgame Studios first ever puzzle game very soon! The team is all about fun at work and creating amazing game experiences. We are looking for passionate artists, developers, and more to join this studio and help us on our quest to bring fun, entertainment, and color to the lives of people all around the world!
This position is subject to an employment contract. We kindly request that freelancers and companies who would like to offer us their services do not respond to this advertisement.
As an 2D Animator (m/f), you will utilize your good design skills and take responsibility for the high quality animation of our characters and environments, fluid and dynamic simulations, and other graphic content. We are looking for someone with a convincing portfolio and some experience as 3D- and 2D animator.
Your job:
- Create and animate characters, environments, and effect assets in different styles
- Bring to life characters, effects, and ambient effects in broad as well as subtle animations
- Make revisions based on feedback from the art director in cooperation with the relevant project leads and lead game designers
- Work with engineers to achieve the best possible animation within the platform limitations
- Apply your knowledge of optimization techniques to meet memory constraints
- Assist with art reviews, giving verbal and visual feedback when needed, and provide guidance to new junior level studio animators
- Revise animations as requested by the art director
- Meet project milestones and deadlines set by the studio
Your profile:
- Completed training or a degree in art, animation, visual effects, or an equivalent education
- Several years of professional experience as an animator
- Excellent knowledge of Flash and Autodesk Maya or a similar 3D program
- 2D animation experience in software including Spine and the Unity game engine 2D/3D would be advantageous
- After Effects, Toon Boom, or Adobe Flash is a big plus
- 3D animation and rigging skills are a major advantage
- Very good communication skills, and you enjoy working in a team
- Good knowledge of English, both spoken and written
- Passion for developing online games
We offer:
- An exciting job where you can assume responsibility and develop professionally
- A dynamic team with friendly, highly-qualified colleagues from all over the world
- Strong, sustainable growth and fresh challenges every day
- Flat hierarchies and short decision paths
- A culture of mutual respect and an outstanding working environment
- Further training with workshops, language courses and technical reference works, a healthy work-life balance, regular team events, sporting and leisure activities, and much more!
Hamburg is one of the most beautiful cities in the world and provides a fantastic range of leisure activities as well as a great nightlife. A maritime atmosphere and its Hanseatic cosmopolitan flair enable an especially high quality of life and safety. We will make relocating simple, help you find a flat, offer you a German course, and make it easy for you to get to know your new home town.
Your contact person for this job offer is Malte Weinert.
We look forward to receiving your application (cover letter, CV, and references) as well as your salary requirements and earliest possible starting date through our online application form.
If you have questions regarding your application, please send an email to the following address: artjobs@goodgamestudios.com