Hero Trainer: 2D Animator required

2D Animator is needed in Chicago, United States.

Hero Trainer is looking for a 2D Animator. This job has been crawled from the web.

Location : Chicago, IL

Contract : Temporary, Part-time, Full-time, Contract

**Your application will NOT be reviewed, if you do not answer the questions**

Who are we?

We are Hero Trainer and we are a people-first company.

This role is equity-based, but is done at your own pace**.** No minimum work hours, but on average people work between 10 to 20 hrs a week depending on their other full-time job and personal life.

We have 10 people with over 100+ years of game development experience and legendary advisors from Unity and Sony supporting our direction all following this model.

Why do people work here?

The ownership of a project, using cutting edge tech like AI and Web3, and building a game that truly helps people. Ultimately, all of this builds your experience, portfolio, and title that can be used in your career.

People stay for the culture of respect, learning, and meaningful growth.

Who is the founder?

My name is Yash Jain and I am the founder and CEO of Hero Trainer. I don’t ask anyone to do anything that I wouldn’t be willing to do myself.

I read every application myself and do the first interview always. It is the least I can do to make this process more bearable.

What are we building?

We are building our 2nd game, Ever Flame, the first all-in-one health game. It combines fitness, mindfulness, and sleep into a fun RPG.

Think D&D meets Animal Crossing except it gets you healthy. A huge deciding factor will be passion, work ethic, and experience.

Our game’s alpha is expected to launch in June, this is your chance to join before we ignite.

We are also building a stealth clothing and blog brand.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the creative team to develop animation concepts, storyboards, and animatics that align with project objectives and creative vision.
• Utilize Spine-based animation tools and software (e.g., Toon Boom Harmony, Moho, Adobe Animate) to create expressive, dynamic, and visually appealing 2D animations.
• Apply a deep understanding of animation principles, including timing, spacing, and anticipation, to create engaging and believable character performances and action sequences.
• Work closely with other animators, designers, and artists to ensure consistency in style, quality, and execution across all animation assets.
• Participate in animation reviews and critiques, incorporating feedback and revisions to continuously improve and refine your work.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to spline-based animation, working with the technical team to optimize workflows and tools.
• Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in 2D animation, incorporating new ideas and techniques to maintain a competitive edge.
• Contribute to the overall creative process, providing input and suggestions for character design, visual storytelling, and other aspects of the project.
• Meet project deadlines and milestones, managing your time and workload effectively to ensure a smooth and efficient production process.

Requirements:

• 3+ years of experience in 2D animation, with a focus on spline-based techniques and software.
• Strong technical skills, including proficiency in spline-based animation tools (e.g., Toon Boom Harmony, Moho, Adobe Animate).
• Exceptional animation and storytelling abilities, with a keen eye for detail, composition, and visual aesthetics.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with a diverse team.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• A diverse portfolio showcasing a range of Spine-based 2D animation skills and styles.
• Creative, innovative, and passionate about animation, with a strong desire to push the boundaries of the medium.

Check us out at: herotrainer.io or our twitter: @herotrainerinc.

A great way to score points with us is by engaging with our Twitter, @playeverflame, and our Discord. Do not say you’re searching for a job on either of those channels.

Compensation:

• Compensation will have a generous equity package with standard vesting schedule.
• Equity & Salary compensation will be subject to skill level, experience, and ability of candidate
• Expectation is part-time until after our fundraising around September, at which point it will become a full-time position. You will be able to continue your full time or part-time job while we are raising fundraising.

Benefits:

• Fully covered health insurance
• Unlimited PTO or accrual based sick days (your choice)
• Fully remote forever, no fixed work hours
• Generous equity and profit sharing
• Gym, Diet, and Gamer benefits
• Quarterly retreats
• Contribute directly to creative aspects of the game i.e lore/game design. Every person on our team is a gamer, so ideas can come from anywhere!
• Our game studio that does not support predatory gaming practices and directly helps people. Be prepared to be greeted with heart warming stories daily of gamers who have lost hundreds of pounds

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract, Temporary

Pay: $80,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Choose your own hours

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Application Question(s):

• This position is equity-based and will not be salaried until after our fundraising round is complete. While we are fundraising, you will be able to continue your part-time or full-time job. Are you comfortable with this arrangement?
• What games are you currently playing right now?
• Please share a link to your linkedin profile.
• Please send a link to your portfolio.

Work Location: Remote