[MEP Team] 2D Game Animator - Freelance/contractor (Hybrid)

[MEP Team] 2D Game Animator - Freelance/contractor (Hybrid)

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

MEP – Product /

Full-time /

Remote

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Location: Remote

Team: Game Development – Music & Non-Music Titles

Job Type: Freelance or Full-time Contractor (Negotiable)

Salary/Rate: Negotiable

We are a fast-growing game studio passionate about building high-quality, fun, and creative experiences. Our team is working on a portfolio of both music and non-music games, aiming to bring unique gameplay and strong visual identity to players worldwide.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Character Animation: Create lively, expressive, and stylized animations that enhance gameplay rhythm and synchronize with music beats to amplify the player’s musical experience.
• UI Animation: Animate interface elements such as buttons, menus, and transitions to make the game feel more dynamic and polished.
• Implementation Collaboration: Work closely with developers and designers to ensure animations integrate smoothly into the game engine.
• Optimization: Ensure all animations are performance-friendly while maintaining visual quality.
• Concept Support: Collaborate with artists and designers to test animation styles and propose creative improvements for gameplay feel.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong understanding of timing, spacing, weight, and appeal in animation.
• Proficiency with animation tools such as Spine, After Effects, Live2D, or Unity Animator.
• Experience with character rigging and 2D skeletal animation systems.
• Ability to create stylized and expressive animations that fit different art directions (casual, stylized, rhythm-based).
• Good communication and teamwork skills to work effectively with designers and programmers.
• Understanding of mobile performance constraints and optimization techniques.
• Eagerness to learn, openness to feedback, and strong sense of ownership.
• Genuine passion for games — you enjoy playing, observing, and learning from them.

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