2d Games Animator

SOFTGAMES is looking for a talented and passionate **2D Games Animator** to bring life and excitement to our Match-3 core gameplay, characters, and environments. As part of our fully remote team, you will work closely with designers, artists, and developers to create engaging and expressive animations that align with our game’s vision.

This is a REMOTE position.

**_Qualified applicants will be expected to complete a graphics test._

**Your role**:

- Animate high-quality 2D elements, including characters, environments, and core gameplay features for our Match-3 games.
- Create eye-catching particles and special effects to enhance the world and storytelling.
- Collaborate with design and art teams to seamlessly integrate animations into gameplay.
- Adapt animations to fit various styles while maintaining consistency with the game’s art direction.
- Optimize animations for performance without sacrificing quality and fluidity.
- Participate in brainstorming sessions and contribute creatively to project development.
- Implement and refine animations based on feedback from the team.
- Stay up-to-date with industry trends, tools, and techniques for 2D animation.

**Your profile**:

- Proven experience as a 2D Animator in the gaming industry (portfolio or demo reel required).
- Proficiency in animation software such as Adobe Animate, Spine, or similar tools.
- Strong understanding of animation principles (timing, weight, balance, etc.).
- Ability to adapt to different animation styles, from cartoony to realistic.
- Excellent English communication and teamwork skills.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

**Benefits**:
SOFTGAMES offers a competitive package, including:

- Remote first - We have a flexible working setup. Either fully remote wherever you are or on-site in our modern office in central Berlin - You decide.
- Flexible working hours - Structure your working hours to your needs. No crunch, no overtime
- Generous vacation regulation no matter where you are
- Home office allowance - Working from home but something is missing? We offer a budget to make your home office as productive as possible.
- Further Training - Everyone at SOFTGAMES is offered training opportunities to strengthen their skills or learn something new
- Studio - We’re a remote-first company but also offer a super modern office with state-of-the-art tech, based in the center of Berlin.
- Equipment - Choose between a MacBook Pro or Lenovo Laptop.
- Meal allowances - A monthly budget is additionally granted to be spent for your lunches.
- Monthly extra grant for home office electricity + internet costs.
- Swag - Enjoy our stylish Hoodies, Bags, Mugs, etc.
- Offsite Retreats - Twice a year the entire company gets together to learn, share ideas, focus on the future, and celebrate our successes. Our events in general are epic but our off-site Retreat is one of a kind.

**SOFTGAMES** is the leading instant gaming company. We develop casual, truly social games that can be played instantly across all devices. Our hypersocial blockbuster game “**Bubble Shooter Pro”** became a global top grossing game on Facebook and is played by millions of people around the world every day. We partner closely with Facebook, Samsung and more to craft the next generation of instant games that billions of people can play together. SOFTGAMES is a **remote first** company and the home of 100 people from all over the world. We believe in proactive, independent teams with the freedom to take initiative, challenge the status quo, and with the mission to create fun and everlasting **Instant Games.