Freelance Animator

We’re seeking a talented and imaginative Contract A nimator to bring our mobile games to life! You’ll work closely with artists, designers, and engineers to create unique, expressive, and appealing animation that enhances gameplay and delights players in a fun new kid game! 

Responsibilities

• Create high-quality 2D/3D character, creature, environment, and UI animation for mobile platforms.
  
   
• Work with Art Directors, Animation Lead, Animation Team, Game Designers, and Engineers to ensure animation supports gameplay mechanics and storytelling.
  
   
• Develop and maintain animation systems within game engines (Unity, Unreal, or others).
  
   
• Collaborate with character artists and technical artists to optimize assets for performance.
  
   
• Participate in brainstorming and concept development sessions.
  
   
• Help define and maintain animation style guides for consistency across projects.
  
   
• Take feedback, iterate quickly, and have a strong workflow to meet production schedules.
  
   
• Stay current on animation trends and techniques, especially for mobile games.
  
   

Requirements

• 2+ years of professional animation experience (mobile games preferred).
  
   
• Strong understanding of animation principles (timing, spacing, posing, weight, overlap, anticipation, etc.).
  
   
• Proficiency in animation software such as Spine, Unity Animator, Maya, Blender, or After Effects.
  
   
• Familiarity with Unity or Unreal Engine animation pipelines.
  
   
• Ability to create both keyframe and procedural animation.
  
   
• Strong eye for appealing character movement and polished transitions.
  
   
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
  
   
• Ability to receive feedback positively and adapt animation accordingly.
  
   
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
  
   

Nice to Have

• Experience with VFX animation (particles, effects, etc.).
  
   
• Basic knowledge of rigging and skinning characters.
  
   
• 3D modeling or texturing experience.
  
   
• Scripting experience (C#, Python, or visual scripting in Unity).
  
   
• Passion for mobile games

Red Games Co. is an equal opportunity employer committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals.  No recruiters, please.