Posted 4 months ago

Senior 2D Animator (Casual/Puzzle)

Ho Chi Minh CityOn-siteFull-time

AI Summary

A Senior 2D Animator creates high-quality 2D animations, particle effects, and UI animations for games, iterating on feedback and ensuring visual consistency.

About this role

Established in 2018, Sun Studio is a game developer on web platforms and mobile devices with more than 1 billion plays, a strategic partner of the world's leading web-games platforms such as: Facebook Instant Games, Game Distribution, Glance Gaming etc.

The team consists of over 80+ members who are passionate about creating high-quality games that are accessible and enjoyable for everyone.

A. Resposibilities

The 2D Animator will support the project by delivering animation assets and related visual content, including:

Creating high-quality 2D animations for gameplay elements

Producing particle effects and visual effects to enhance gameplay feedback

Creating UI animations that contribute to a polished and dynamic player interface.

Preparing animation assets compatible with the project’s technical requirements and pipelines.

Ensuring animation deliverables are consistent with the established visual style and art direction of the game.

Iterating on animation assets based on project feedback cycles.

Supporting additional 2D asset production tasks when required, such as preparing assets for rigging, adjusting existing assets, or producing supporting illustrations.

Using AI-assisted tools where helpful for asset preparation or adjustments.

B. Required Experience:

Demonstrated professional experience as a 2D Animator in the games industry (portfolio or demo reel required).

Strong expertise in Spine, including advanced understanding of production workflows and animation systems.

Proficiency in Adobe After Effects or comparable software for visual effects and animation previews.

Strong understanding of animation fundamentals such as timing, weight, and motion.

Ability to work within an established visual style and animation direction.

Experience creating 2D particles or hand-drawn FX for gameplay animation.

Strong attention to detail and ability to deliver high-quality assets within production timelines.

Ability to analyze and standardize workflows (e.g., animation workflow/overview) for projects

Strong understanding of “game feel,” with a good sense of aesthetics and a proactive approach to staying updated on the latest animation trends and technologies

Nice to have:

Experience working with Unity.

Familiarity with HTML5-based game production pipelines.

Proficiency in digital painting tools such as Photoshop.

Experience working with version control systems (Git) and related tools.

Good at English is plus

C. Compensation & Benefits

Work hour

Our office hour is 9:00 - 18:30, Monday to Friday.

Insurance and bonus regime

Fully participate in social insurance/health insurance/unemployment insurance according to labor law regulations.

Comprehensive healthcare benefits with private PVI health insurance.

Fixed 13th salary bonus.

Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses, recognizing your contributions and impact.

Monthly lunch allowance.

Work & Life Balance

Generous Paid Time Off and Sick leave.

Weekly / monthly / yearly with various events, including Competitions, Sports challenges, Parties, Happy hours, Team building, Hackathons and offline events.

An environment of caring personally and professionally with respect.

Comfortable workplace

We have everything you need to work comfortably. Our office has an entertainment area and offers complimentary snacks and drinks.

You'll be equipped with a latest Macbook and Devices to support you to do the best work.

Professional development and education

Continuous learning opportunities through internal workshops and training.

Collection of paper books available at the office for paper book lovers!

Social responsibility project

We continue to implement charity projects and support employees' ideas in sponsorship competitions.