Hero Trainer - 2D Game Animator

2D Animator is needed in Chicago, United States.

Client: Hero Trainer

Location: Chicago, IL

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

Job Description:

We are a people-first company called Hero Trainer, focused on building a health ecosystem for gamers. We are currently working on our second game, Ever Flame, which combines fitness, mindfulness, diet, and sleep into a fun RPG.

We are looking for a 2D Animator to join our creative team and help develop animation concepts, storyboards, and animatics that align with our project objectives and creative vision. This role will involve utilizing spline-based animation tools and software to create expressive, dynamic, and visually appealing 2D animations. The animator will also collaborate with other team members to ensure consistency in style, quality, and execution across all animation assets.

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.

Other Information:

Compensation: Equity compensation that will turn into profit sharing based on duration at Hero Trainer.

Benefits: Fully covered health insurance, unlimited PTO or accrual based sick days, fully remote work, generous equity and profit sharing, gym, diet, and game stipend benefits, quarterly retreats, opportunity to contribute directly to creative aspects of the game, and a supportive, respectful culture of growth and learning.

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

Pay: Up to $100,000.00 per year

Expected hours: No less than 5 per week

Schedule: Choose your own hours

Location: Remote

Application Questions:

• What games are you currently playing right now?
• Please share a link to your LinkedIn profile.
• This position starts as equity-based. Does this arrangement work for you?
• Please send a link to your portfolio or website.

For more information, please visit our website at herotrainer.io or our Twitter at @herotrainerinc.

If you want to make your application stand out, fill out the creator program form on our website and include the word “quaximus animator” in the “Anything else you’d like to say section?”

A great way to score points with us is by engaging with our Instagram (@herotrainerinc) and our Discord. However, please do not mention that you are searching for a job on these channels.