Associate 2D Animator

Jam City

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

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeMontevideo • UruguayJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in 2D character and effects animation for mobile games, with a strong understanding of animation principles and proficiency in industry-standard tools. Capable of collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams to enhance animation quality and workflows.

Highest-signal resume keywords

2D AnimationUnity AnimationAdobe AnimateStoryboardingAnimation Principles

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Hard Skills

2D AnimationAnimation PrinciplesUnity AnimationKeyframe AnimationVisual Design PrinciplesDrawing SkillsCharacter ModelingTexture MappingAnimation PipelineParticle Animation Optimization

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsCollaborationMultitaskingAdaptabilityFeedback Incorporation

Tools & Technologies

UnityAdobe IllustratorAdobe FlashAdobe AnimatePhotoshop

Certifications & Qualifications

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

Industry Keywords

Mobile GamesAnimation PipelineGame AnimationInteractive ExperiencesArtistic Challenges

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 define 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 the game engine

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must provide a link to an online portfolio, website, or PDF showcasing recent artwork upon application
Strong understanding of the 12 Principles of Animation, including timing, momentum, effects, weight, and anticipation
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
Highly proficient with Illustrator, Flash or Adobe Animate, Photoshop, and Unity
Experience animating in Unity using keyframes and the graph editor for polish passes
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
Ability to multitask effectively
Passion for video games
Strong communication skills for collaboration within the animation pipeline and with cross-functional teams
Bachelor's degree in Animation, Fine Arts, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
1–2 years of professional experience in 2D animation, preferably within the gaming industry
Strong portfolio/demo reel showcasing advanced 2D animation skills and a deep understanding of game animation principles

Benefits

Comp & perks

Full-time employment
Hybrid work arrangement