Middle/Senior 2D Animator

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);
• Compensation for external conferences/workshops/events;
• Full employment;
• Fun corporate events.