2D Animator

To ensure we stay ahead of our competitors and continue to build fantastic mobile casino games, which are enjoyed by over two million players so far, ELK Studios is now looking for a 2D Animator to join our studio in Stockholm. With your passion for breathing life into characters, creatures and objects you will help us evolve our games and ensure we develop amazing mobile casino games.


We offer
• A spot within a creative and high quality focused Game Studio
• An open workplace with unlimited possibilities to grow
• A central located office at the top of Stockholm Central Station
Experience and skills
• At least 2 years’ of experience in a similar role
• Understanding of core principles of animation and how they translate to games
• Strong knowledge of After Effects and Photoshop
• Strong understanding of the animation development pipeline, including storyboarding, block-in and polish
• Creative and innovative to find solutions which maximizes the game experience in relation to the technical limitations
• Self-driven, responsible and detail-oriented person
• Ability to tackle challenges and solve problems with a strong sense of ownership
• Strong passion for making the best gambling experiences ever
• Ability to work closely with many other disciplines and be a team player


Valuable characteristics
• Previous experience from the gaming and/or gambling industry
• Solution-oriented with an innovative and creative thinking
The Animator role is about creation of game flows and animations. It includes the following key responsibilities.


Responsibilities
• Work closely with artists, other animators and programmers to collaboratively bring characters and objects to life
• Create and implement high-quality in-game 2D animations
• Add dynamic elements and visual effects to static assets in a meticulous manner, in different formats
• Create intricate but conceptually sound animations that enhance the player experience
• Use source files prepared by the Artists
• Creatively and proactively solve resource-restricted tech challenges while working on the art assets that make it in game
Applicable candidates will be asked to perform a small animation assignment.