Stepico Games is hiring: 2D Animator in New York

About Stepico
Stepico is a team of enthusiasts who are in love with their work. Each employee of our company is passionate about games, and a friendly atmosphere always reigns in our team. We are constantly growing, following the latest trends in the industry, and creating innovative projects. Our secret is a careful attitude to each employee.

As part of our hiring process for 2D Animators, we offer a test task that reflects real project conditions. It helps both sides understand whether our expectations, workflows, and creative vision align.

Our Company Values

Passion for games

Creating innovative projects

A policy of open communication

Strong appreciation of your performance

Competence development

Comfort and well-being of our employees

Requirements

Extensive experience in 2D animation;

Professional knowledge of

Spine 2D ;

Strong grasp of classical animation principles and dynamics;

Portfolio showcasing animations for

slot games

as well as other styles (cartoon, casual, semi-realistic);

Knowledge of Adobe After Effects at a professional level;

Knowledge of Adobe Photoshop;

Experience in 2D storyboarding for characters, cutscenes, and frame‑by‑frame VFX effects;

Deep understanding of game production processes and workflows.

Will Be A Plus

Experience working in Unity;

Experience in creating VFX in Unity;

Knowledge of Blender or any other 3D packages;

Experience in project/task estimation;

Designing resource-lean animations that are still high-quality and performant for mobile devices.

Personal Characteristics

Proactive;

Problem-solver;

Comfortable working within deadlines;

Open to feedback and giving feedback.

Main Responsibilities

Creation of animations for

slot games

(symbols, characters, UI transitions, VFX) as well as other game types;

Effects creation and polishing gameplay experience;

Working closely with the team to deliver high-quality results efficiently;

Participation in project estimation.

How Will You Grow Professionally With Stepico?
You will:

Animate characters, symbols, and various objects in different styles, with a current focus on slot games;

Work on diverse projects across various topics, developing yourself in animation and VFX;

Receive constructive feedback and exchange experience with colleagues.

What Will You Get With Stepico

Competitive salaries, regularly reviewed based on professional growth;

Flexible working hours and remote working;

18 working days of paid time off;

5 paid sick leaves (without doctors’ notes);

Full employment;

Fun corporate events.

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