2D Animator

Jam City

. Create high-quality 2D character and effects animations for mobile games .

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeMontevideo • UruguayMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates advanced proficiency in 2D animation, with a strong command of timing, staging, and posing for game animation. Capable of collaborating effectively within cross-functional teams to enhance animation quality and pipeline efficiency.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Advanced 2D AnimationUnity ProficiencyIllustrator ExpertiseStoryboarding ExperienceStrong Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

2D AnimationAnimation PipelineVisual Design PrinciplesCharacter ModelingTexture CreationAnimation TimingStagingPosingParticle Animation OptimizationGame Animation Principles

Soft Skills

Detail-OrientedSelf-StarterReliablePassionateAbility to Multitask

Tools & Technologies

Adobe AnimateFlashPhotoshopUnityUnity Particle System

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in AnimationBachelor's Degree in Fine Arts

Industry Keywords

Game DevelopmentAnimation DirectionAnimation ReviewsAsset ManagementCross-Functional Collaboration

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

FlashUnity

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Create high-quality 2D character and effects animations for mobile games
Work with art and animation leadership to contribute to animation direction, methods, and creative approaches
Assist in planning animation sequences by contributing to or creating basic storyboards
Collaborate with artists, game designers, and engineers to support and improve animation pipelines and workflows
Work with production and project managers to estimate effort for assigned animation tasks and deliverables
Participate in animation reviews and incorporate feedback to refine animation quality
Maintain organized animation files and follow asset management procedures
Model and texture props, environments, and characters, and implement assets in engine

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must provide a link to an online portfolio, website, or PDF showcasing recent artwork upon application
Advanced proficiency in 2D animation and artistic skills, including expert command of timing, staging, and posing for game animation
Proven ability to create compelling and beautiful animations despite artistic, technical, or gameplay challenges and limitations
Clear understanding of animation game beats and timing specific to interactive experiences
Broad animation skills with versatility to execute various performance styles
Deep understanding and practical experience with the 2D animation pipeline
Highly proficient with Illustrator, Flash or Adobe Animate, Photoshop, and Unity
Experience with Unity’s particle system and knowledge of particle animation optimization
Solid understanding of drawing and visual design principles, including 2D, 3D, layout, color theory, and lighting
Experience with storyboarding
Strong English written and verbal communication skills
Ability to take direction and iterate on animations/VFX as needed
Self-starter, reliable, passionate, detail-oriented, and able to understand the bigger picture
Strong communication skills for collaboration within the animation pipeline and with cross-functional teams
Able to multitask effectively
Passion for video games
Bachelor's degree in Animation, Fine Arts, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
3 to 6 years of progressively complex professional animation experience, focused on game development
Strong portfolio/demo reel showcasing advanced 2D animation skills and game animation principles