Lead 2D Animator (вакансія неактивна)

Kevuru Games is a leading European art production and game development studio engaged in creating transformative entertainment projects for clients from all over the world.

• Top 10 world game publishers. We successfully deliver projects for such giants of the gaming industry as Lucasfilm, Epic Games and EA.
• Long-term client partnership. Our average client partnership extends to 3+ years thanks to a deep understanding of the needs of the client and the high quality of work.
• Top 20 world best PC games. Our team contributed to games like Fortnite, Star Wars: Tales from the Galaxy’s Edge and more — you can always take a closer look at our projects.
• 100+ million active gamers. Players around the world enjoy the games developed in partnership with Kevuru Games.

Main corporate facts about us:

• 166% employee growth in 2021.
• 350+ talented artists and highly skilled game developers.
• 60% senior specialists, both carefully hunted and lovingly grown from juniors in the company.
• 11 years of experience in the global gaming industry.

All our employees choose what they are interested in doing, and we, in turn, provide them with a smooth, understandable and transparent way of professional development, as well as guarantee them the most comfortable working conditions and perks.

We are looking for a Lead 2D Spine Animator.

REQUIREMENTS:

• 4+ years of professional experience in the animation or game development industry;
• Proven track record in a leadership or team lead role;
• Strong expertise in 2D character animation, particularly using Spine;
• Solid experience with slot animation and implementing visual effects in Spine;
• Hands-on experience with After Effects for creating and refining effects;
• Excellent understanding of timing, motion, and visual storytelling;
• Strong communication and organizational skills;
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities efficiently;
• English — Intermediate level or higher (for communication with clients and internal teams).
  
  

WILL BE A PLUS:

• Experience with 3D animation or modeling tools such as Blender, Cinema 4D, or Houdini;
• Familiarity with AI tools like ChatGPT or Kling AI for optimizing workflows or content generation;
• Basic understanding of rigging and integrating animation into game engines (e.g., Unity).
  
  

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead and manage the animation team, ensuring smooth workflows, clear communication, and consistent delivery of high-quality results;
• Supervise and review Spine animations for characters, slots, and visual effects, ensuring adherence to creative direction and technical requirements;
• Act as the main point of contact with clients, participating in project briefings, providing updates, and incorporating feedback effectively;
• Collaborate with art directors, game designers, and developers to ensure animations align with the overall vision of each project;
• Provide constructive feedback to animators and mentor junior team members to support their growth and maintain quality standards.
  
  

OFFER:

• Remote work;
• Open management without bureaucracy;
• Salary reviews according to the results of performance appraisal;
• 10 days paid sick leave and 22 working-days’ vacation;
• Days off on National/Bank Holidays according to the legislation of Ukraine;
• Conferences, knowledge sharing activities, certification;
• Availability of sabbatical;
• Possibility to grow inside the friendly and professional team.