Amanotes

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

Game Design

Animation

Unity

Testing

Team collaboration

Visual identity

Communications

Support

Adobe After Effects

Love2d

2D Animation

Performance Optimization

Time management

Weights & Biases

Creative Development

Gameplay

Visual design

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