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 (or you have a really nice portfolio). 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.