Studio: Rooster Teeth
Job Opening: 2D Sprite Animator
Location: Austin, Texas
Type: Contract
Responsibilities:
- Utilize Animate CC 2018 and up to produce quality animated content under creative direction
- Receive assigned outlines and story beats to base animation off of
- Clearly show performance ideas and shot blocking in Director review
- Collaborate with and take direction from Directors and Supervisors
- Follow established protocols to manage file structure, project organization, and version control
- Self-assess progress and utilize time management techniques as well as production tracking software to meet deadlines and milestones
- Communicate effectively and respectfully
Qualifications & Skills:
- In-depth proficiency with Animate CC 2018 and above in conjunction with PaintdotNET or Aseprite
- Strong sense of visual storytelling (emphasis on comedic timing, shot composition, weight, and poses)
- Experience doing edits with sprites
- Strong understanding of animation principles
- Desire and ability to further improve your skills and technique
- Strong illustration skills and the ability to modify your style to suit the production
- Work well within a small team
- Strong will and self-motivation to complete tasks on time
- Experience as a project supervisor/team lead welcome
- Resume and Demo Reel
- High School Diploma
