Game Artist - Animator

📋 Description

• Kano is currently looking for a skilled Game Artist/2D Animator proficient in crafting captivating and dynamic animations to join our team.

• As an animator, you will be responsible for transforming our 2D art assets into visually stunning animations for advertising and social media to showcase our games.

• Our aim is to create enduring customer-focused gaming experiences that present challenges and opportunities in both the business and creative aspects.

• This position is a temporary 1-year opportunity with the potential for permanency.

• Collaborate with the creative and marketing teams to generate and flesh out ideas for animations.

• Produce seamless animations utilizing both existing and new 2D assets, backgrounds, characters, and special effects.

• Incorporate sound effects, animate attractive logos, and icons.

• Develop storyboards outlining animation concepts for review and approval by the Art Director.

• Work closely with fellow artists and animators to maintain a cohesive style across projects.

• Implement feedback to enhance and refine assets and animations.

• Stay informed about the latest trends in art, animation, and the gaming industry.

• Propose and implement innovative techniques, tools, and approaches to elevate production quality and efficiency.

⛳️ Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of proven experience as a Game Artist or Animator, preferably within the gaming sector.

• Proficiency in 2D design and animation tools, such as Adobe Creative Suite, After Effects, or equivalent software.

• A portfolio demonstrating top-notch creative artwork and animations.

• Ability to create refined art and animations from initial concept to final product.

• Strong grasp of color theory, composition, and visual storytelling.

• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.

• Keen attention to detail and the capacity to thrive in a fast-paced setting.

• Experience with Unity is advantageous.

• Motion Graphics & VFX – Expertise in incorporating visual effects, transitions, and dynamic motion to enhance ad appeal.

• User Engagement Focus – Understanding of ad trends and best practices to craft high-converting animations.

• 2D skeletal animation tools

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive compensation based on market analysis

• Uncapped profit sharing program

• Health, dental, and vision benefits

• 3 weeks of starting vacation time

• Paid holiday shutdown in December

• 12 paid Care Days annually

• Yearly Continuous Improvement allowance

• A results-oriented company with a supportive culture

• Opportunity to contribute to game projects enjoyed by millions worldwide!

• Ability to make an impact. Share your ideas directly with leadership without navigating through layers of bureaucracy