Creative | Montreal

Motion Designer and Animator​

As a Motion Designer and 2D Animator, you will conceptualize, visualize, and produce the 2D animations and FX for our games. You will be a central figure in one of our production team, creating and directing the video FX, character animations, symbol animations, teaser, and gameplay videos of our slot games.

You will be given a great deal of freedom and influence over the game visual FX direction and let your creativity run wild. This full-time position requires seamless collaboration with other team members to meet deadlines while maintaining the highest visual standards.

Come join us and let’s make great games together!

Responsibilities

• Create, and develop enticing and high quality 2D animations and FX for our games
• Animate 2D characters and FX sprites in Spine/After Effects/Animate
• Participate in the creative process by proposing concepts and creative storyboards
• Optimize assets for integration in our game engine
• Brainstorm, create, and develop marketing teaser videos, gameplay videos, and company promo videos using game assets and video captures
• Work with the Creative Director, Lead Artist, and Developers to ensure a synergy between the game theme and the animations/FX
• Meet deadlines and have the ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities
• Be on the constant lookout for the latest in technologies and animation/FX trends
• Research, play, and study casino games to stay up-to-date with market trends and competition
• Meet quality and accuracy standards as required
• Ability to work under pressure; resolves operational and urgent problems.
• Perform any other responsibility and/or task related to the position.

Essential Experience

• Experience in Slot Games animation and FX a plus
• BA/BS in fine art, animation, motion design, or equivalent working experience
• 5+ years as a professional motion designer and jaw dropping demo reel
• Expert in Spine, After Effects, Animate or any other relevant 2D/Animation software
• Proficiency with design software, such as Adobe Creative Suite
• Great understanding and use of composition and color theory, good knowledge of graphic/visual/stylistic trends in films and games
• Versatile and prepared to learn new skill sets and tackle different tasks
• Good time-management skills
• Critical-thinker and problem-solver
• Experience working with project tracking tools such as JIRA
• Excellent English written and verbal communication skills
• Leadership attitude and not afraid to get your hands dirty
• Excellent teamwork skills and ability to adapt

Desirable Experience

• Slot Nerd or Casino Game Geek
• Self-motivated with a strong desire to learn and stay abreast of online casino game trends and developments/standards
• Bilingual (French and English) is an asset
• The role will be remote-based initially, but preference will be given for candidates who are able to relocate to Montreal, Canada once our offices will re-open
• Preference will be given for candidates with experience in producing online casino games

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