2D Animator

Job Description

We’re BrainRocket — an international software development and digital solutions company driven by 1,300 talented professionals across Cyprus, Poland and Portugal.

Here, everything moves at rocket speed: driving innovation, pioneering projects, and fast-tracking careers.

Together, we turn ideas into action—let’s get started!

We are looking for a skilled 2D Animator.

Requirements:

• Demonstrate a solid understanding of the principles of animation, and a high level of quality and polish in your work
• Animate characters, environments, UI and FX assets in various styles
• Demonstrate great timing and strong, dynamic key poses
• Demonstrate creativity, an eye for detail, composition, and visual storytelling
• Animate different game art within a range of predefined art styles, appropriate for the subject’s game purpose, that is aesthetically pleasing and evokes a positive reaction in the players
• Work with the Animation Lead/Art Director/ Producer to identify and understand all animated content needed for the design of project
• Adjust own animation in response to feedback, without requiring adjustments performed by senior staff to achieve the utmost quality
• Show efficiency in self-managing time with a high degree of accountability and minimal instruction
• Demonstrate self-sufficiency; ability to think independently of concept and create high-caliber animation for a project that may not have been explicitly defined in advance
• Export assets with specific requirements

Responsibilities:

• 3+ years of previous experience as an Animator in the Gaming/Film/Advertising industry
• Technically competent with a strong understanding of the animation processes
• Ability to independently create ideas and animations for all aspects of the product
• Strong character animation skills
• High proficiency in After Effects (and Trapcode Particular), proficiency with Photoshop and other key tools
• Knowledge of Spine 2D or similar software for 2D animation
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
• Portfolio / Showreel

Nice to have:

• Experience in 3D animation
• File preparation and optimization for Web platforms

We offer excellent benefits, including but not limited to:

• Learning and development opportunities and interesting challenging tasks;
• Official employment in accordance with the laws of Cyprus and the EU, registration of family members;
• Relocation package (tickets, staying in a hotel for 2 weeks);
• Company fitness corner in the office for employees;
• Opportunity to develop language skills and partial compensation for the cost of language classes;
• Birthday celebration present;
• Time for proper rest and 24 working days of Annual Vacation;
• Breakfasts and lunches in the office (partially paid by the company).

Bold moves start here. Make yours. Apply today!