2D Games Animator - Freelancing - Fully Remote

SOFTGAMES is looking for an experienced Freelance 2D Game Animator with generalist skills to support the creation of animations for our Match-3 games.

This engagement is structured as an independent freelance contract . The freelancer will contribute animation assets and visual effects that support gameplay and enhance the overall player experience. The contract is fixed term.

Qualified applicants will be expected to complete a graphics test.

*For this position the candidate should be based in Europe

Scope of Work

The freelancer will support the project by delivering animation assets and related visual content, including

• Creating high-quality 2D animations for gameplay elements, characters, and environments.
• Producing particle effects and visual effects to enhance gameplay feedback and visual storytelling.
• 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.

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.
• Professional working proficiency in English .
• Strong attention to detail and ability to deliver high-quality assets within production timelines.

Bonus Skills

• 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.