Hero Trainer - 2D Animator
2D Animator is needed in Chicago, United States.
Client: Hero Trainer
Location: Chicago, United States
Contract: Part Time, Temporary, Contractor, Full Time
Job Description:
We are building our 2nd game, Ever Flame, the first all-in-one health game. We are looking for help navigating a game design that marries story, behavioral health mechanics, and gameplay for our game. As an animator, your responsibilities will include:
- Collaborating with the creative team to develop animation concepts, storyboards, and animatics
- Creating expressive, dynamic, and visually appealing 2D animations using Spine-based animation tools and software
- Applying animation principles to create engaging and believable character performances and action sequences
- Ensuring consistency and quality across all animation assets
- Participating in animation reviews and incorporating feedback
- Troubleshooting technical issues related to spline-based animation
- Staying current with industry trends and best practices in 2D animation
- Contributing to the overall creative process
- Meeting project deadlines and milestones
Requirements:
- 3+ years of experience in 2D animation, with a focus on spline-based techniques and software
- Proficiency in spline-based animation tools (e.g., Toon Boom Harmony, Moho, Adobe Animate)
- Exceptional animation and storytelling abilities
- Strong communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities
- A diverse portfolio showcasing Spine-based 2D animation skills and styles
- Passion for animation and a desire to push the boundaries of the medium
For more information about our company, please visit our website herotrainer.io or our Twitter @herotrainerinc.
Additional Information:
- Equity-based compensation until revenue is generated
- Flexible work hours (5-20 hours per week)
- Ownership of a project and the opportunity to build a game that helps people
- Opportunity to gain experience, portfolio, and title
- Culture of respect, learning, and meaningful growth
- Payment through revenue sharing
- No fixed work hours
Compensation: Equity compensation that will turn into profit sharing based on duration at Hero Trainer
Benefits: Fully covered health insurance, unlimited PTO or accrual based sick days, fully remote, generous equity and profit sharing, gym, diet, and game stipend benefits, quarterly retreats
Every person on our team is a gamer, so ideas can come from anywhere! Our game studio does not support predatory gaming practices and directly helps people.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract, Temporary
Pay: Up to $100,000.00 per year
Expected hours: No less than 5 per week
Benefits: 401(k) matching, dental insurance, employee discount, flexible schedule, health insurance, paid time off, professional development assistance, vision insurance
Schedule: Choose your own hours
Application Questions:
- What games are you currently playing right now?
- Please share a link to your Linkedin profile.
- Does the arrangement of equity-based compensation until revenue is generated work for you?
- Please send a link to your portfolio or website.
Contact Information:
Work Location: Remote
Check us out at: herotrainer.io or our Twitter: @herotrainerinc
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