Mobile Game 2d Animator Job at QDStaff in Las Vegas

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Base pay range

$65,000.00/yr - $110,000.00/yr

This Las Vegas studio and creator of some of the leading iGames in the world including a recent EGR Game of the Year finalist is hiring a Mobile Game 2d Animator.

The VFX artist (technical designer) takes input from the creative design illustration team, animates and delivers to development, working closely with both communities to build efficient animations to work inside mobile games.

You will be responsible for creating:

• Various Game mockups
• Particles / Animations / Visual FXs for the game
• Assisting creatives in drawing game elements
• Building out optimized game ready assets from concepts
• Working closely with developers ensuring concepts are achievable

As a Technical Designer you will assist with project scheduling providing accurate time estimations for the expected work. As the bridge between illustration and development you will often be tasked with working on multiple projects across multiple teams. This requires you to have quick turnaround times and strong problem-solving skills as to not become overwhelmed.

Required Skills :

• Highly proficient at Adobe After Effects
• Experienced in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator
• Spine or rigging experience
• Optimizing Files for Production
• 2D art production

Qualifications :

• Degree/Diploma in Graphic Design / Game Art & Design / Game Development
• Years of work experience commensurate with job level - roughly Junior 0-2 yrs, Mid 3-10 yrs, Snr 5+ yrs
• Work experience in Gaming, Design, Marketing, Advertising, Publishing or Animation field.
• High degree of experience and understanding of Adobe Creative Suite.
• HTML knowledge nice to have.

Personal Skills:

• Strong Problem-Solving skills
• Ability to take direction and work independently
• Ability to learn new programs/processes quickly
• Ability to take input and make changes in a timely manner

Benefits:

• All benefits begin and are vested immediately.
• Zero deductible health care coverage
• 30 days sick time
• 17 days vacation, 5 days off paid Christmas to New Year\'s and Federal holidays
• 4% 401k match
• Up to 25% bonus paid quarterly based on personal and game team performance

Location:

• This role is based in Las Vegas, NV
• In-office 5 days per week
• Relocation expenses are paid

Application notes: All applications must be accompanied by portfolio images or a website portfolio link. Applicants should expect to take a basic skills test as part of the interview process.

About the company:

Join a team that values people and loves gaming. No TPS reports, guaranteed!

This award-winning four-studio software engineering company is quickly becoming known as a leading creative developer of online mobile casino games. They recruit for attitude and aptitude, focusing on passion for gaming to create great product with minimal supervision. This is their small distributed studio approach to growth.

About QDStaff

QDStaff is North America's leading talent source for award-winning video game companies.

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Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Art/Creative, Design, and Engineering
• Industries: Animation and Post-production, Computer Games, and Entertainment Providers