[Hiring] 2D Game Animator @Playpower Labs

Role Description

We're hiring an animator to bring our game characters and UI to life. If you can make a character feel alive in two seconds of motion, turn a static screen into something that breathes, and make a wrong answer feel okay — we want to hear from you.

• Animate game characters — idle loops, reactions, celebrations, transitions, and everything that gives a character personality
• Create UI and feedback animations — screen transitions, correct/incorrect states, progress moments, micro-interactions
• Upgrade existing rough animations into polished, production-ready motion
• Design animation that serves learning — making correct answers feel rewarding and wrong answers feel safe to try again
• Help develop animation style references and motion guidelines for new game projects
• Explore AI animation tools to accelerate workflows and experiment with new techniques

Qualifications

• Strong grasp of animation fundamentals: timing, spacing, squash & stretch, anticipation, follow-through
• Proficiency in animation software: Adobe Animate, After Effects, Spine, or Rive
• A keen eye for art direction — you know what looks right, what feels off
• Sensitivity to animating for children: motion that's playful, encouraging, and never punishing
• Game feel awareness — your animations serve gameplay, not interrupt it
• Ability to work with minimal guidance — you take a brief and run with it!

Requirements

• Experience with AI animation tools or AI-assisted motion workflows (Nice to Have)
• Illustration or character design ability (Nice to Have)
• Prior experience animating for EdTech, children's products, or 2D games (Nice to Have)
• Understanding of animation implementation in game engines (Unity or any web-based framework) (Nice to Have)

Benefits

• Remote-first work culture
• 3-month contract, with potential for full-time offer
• Chance to design real-world EdTech experiences used by millions