Job Description
Established in 2018, Sun Studio is a game developer on web platforms and mobile devices with more than 1 billion plays, a strategic partner of the world's leading web-games platforms such as: Facebook Instant Games, Game Distribution, Glance Gaming etc.
The team consists of over 80+ members who are passionate about creating high-quality games that are accessible and enjoyable for everyone.
A. Resposibilities
The 2D Animator will support the project by delivering animation assets and related visual content, including:
- Creating high-quality 2D animations for gameplay elements
- Producing particle effects and visual effects to enhance gameplay feedback
- Creating UI animations that contribute to a polished and dynamic player interface.
- Preparing animation assets compatible with the project’s technical requirements and pipelines.
- Ensuring animation deliverables are consistent with the established visual style and art direction of the game.
- Iterating on animation assets based on project feedback cycles.
- Supporting additional 2D asset production tasks when required, such as preparing assets for rigging, adjusting existing assets, or producing supporting illustrations.
- Using AI-assisted tools where helpful for asset preparation or adjustments.
B. Required Experience:
- Demonstrated professional experience as a 2D Animator in the games industry (portfolio or demo reel required).
- Strong expertise in Spine, including advanced understanding of production workflows and animation systems.
- Proficiency in Adobe After Effects or comparable software for visual effects and animation previews.
- Strong understanding of animation fundamentals such as timing, weight, and motion.
- Ability to work within an established visual style and animation direction.
- Experience creating 2D particles or hand-drawn FX for gameplay animation.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to deliver high-quality assets within production timelines.
- Ability to analyze and standardize workflows (e.g., animation workflow/overview) for projects
- Strong understanding of “game feel,” with a good sense of aesthetics and a proactive approach to staying updated on the latest animation trends and technologies
Nice to have:
- Experience working with Unity
- Familiarity with HTML5-based game production pipelines
- Proficiency in digital painting tools such as Photoshop
- Experience working with version control systems (Git) and related tools.
- Good at English is plus
C. Compensation & Benefits
Work hour
- Our office hour is 9:00 - 18:30, Monday to Friday.
Insurance and bonus regime
- Fully participate in social insurance/health insurance/unemployment insurance according to labor law regulations.
- Comprehensive healthcare benefits with private PVI health insurance.
- Fixed 13th salary bonus.
- Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses, recognizing your contributions and impact.
- Monthly lunch allowance.
Work & Life Balance
- Generous Paid Time Off and Sick leave.
- Weekly / monthly / yearly with various events, including Competitions, Sports challenges, Parties, Happy hours, Team building, Hackathons and offline events.
- An environment of caring personally and professionally with respect.
Comfortable workplace
- We have everything you need to work comfortably. Our office has an entertainment area and offers complimentary snacks and drinks.
- You'll be equipped with a latest Macbook and Devices to support you to do the best work.
Professional development and education
- Continuous learning opportunities through internal workshops and training.
- Collection of paper books available at the office for paper book lovers!
Social responsibility project
- We continue to implement charity projects and support employees' ideas in sponsorship competitions.
D. Recruitment Process
- Round 1: Scan screening
- Round 2: TA phone screen
- Round 3: Test assessment
- Round 4: Online Interview
