2D Animator

Mode Games is seeking a 2D Animator to work with us to work on upcoming game titles and to help us to create amazing games for mobile and desktop platforms for our clients. The 2D animator must have a modest level of experience and be able to demonstrate animations they have created for characters and other in game elements for games.

The 2D animator will work with the high standard of our game development team at Mode who will provide the animator with artwork, content and briefs for animations we require in our games. A high level of experience with animation skills is required from time to time and having these skills will be preferable from the candidate. All animations for 2D must be done within Unity using its Animation system.

This position is currently only being offered as a short fixed term contract, starting in mid January 2021. The candidate would ideally be able to work on site at our Sydney office. Local candidates in Sydney are always preferred. so if working off site the candidate must be contactable during Sydney local time i.e. our working hours are from 9am to 5pm for feedback and discussions

Our requirements are as follows:

- Experience with animation of characters with a puppet system and willing or have experience animating in Unity

- No rigging experience needed, we will set up the characters and vehicle, you just need to animate them to a brief.

- Clear understanding of character motion and physics-based motion

- Ability to give style, creativity and life to animations (vehicles, objects, characters)

Please provide examples of your work and links to your CV at http://mode-games.com/jobs/ Applications close on 08/01/2021