2D Spine Character Animator

Israel
Games
Full Time

Magic Media is a pioneering media, entertainment and tech group powered by creativity and innovation. We have a physical presence in 15 countries and expertize in the areas of art, animation, cybersecurity, game development, software development, VFX and video production amongst others. We work with leading developers and publishers within the games and tech industry, providing support and solutions designed around individual needs and carried out by global experts.

Our animation division specializes in creating in-game animations. We are currently seeking a talented 2D Spine character animator to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for creating captivating character animations for games. The successful candidate will be working alongside a team of concept art, VFX, and Dev professionals, contributing their expertise and creativity to produce visually stunning and engaging experiences. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled animator to showcase their talents and grow their career in a dynamic and exciting industry.

What you will do:

– Prepare Spine skeletons (Rigging) for animation.
– Animate characters according to character sheets and PNG facial expressions in Spine.
– Work closely with a Concept artist and Animation Director to achieve the projects’ goals.

Your Profile:

– At least 3 years of experience in 2D character animation for games.
– Full control of Spine.
– Punctuality, attention to detail, and a great understanding of body mechanics, physics, weight, and acting.
– Working closely with references to achieve a high level of production.
– Working efficiently and according to a structured pipeline.
– Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team.
– Highly organized.
– High-level English and ability to express yourself.
– Self-driven, independent, problem solver. Knows how to provide creative solutions within a given budget.

Desirable Pluses:

– Illustration skills.
– Storyboarding / Animatic skills.

We Offer:

– Project based remote position with a possibility for long term engagement.
– An opportunity to hone and improve your skills by applying them to a diverse variety of engaging projects.
– Be part of an international group with offices worldwide.
– Career growth and development.
– Working closely with a team of like-minded people in a fast-paced, multicultural environment.
– Ongoing training and professional self-improvement opportunities.
– Flexible working hours.
– An inclusive culture and open communication.

At Magic Media, our passion lies in gaming. Our vision is to create and deliver engaging and interesting games for our clients. We can deliver this high-quality work on any platform, whether it be on a console, PC, or mobile. We know that reputation and results go hand-in-hand. Therefore, we work hard to find experts and talented creators to deliver the best results.