Freelance Animator Job at Red Games Co., Salt Lake City, UT

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  • Red Games Co.
  • Salt Lake City, UT

Job Description

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.

Job Tags

Contract work, Temporary work, Freelance

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