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In this role, you’ll collaborate with UI/UX designers, game artists, and developers to transform static mockups into engaging, polished in-game animations that enhance usability and elevate visual appeal.\nYou’ll be responsible for animating UI elements, 2D characters, and environments, and for ensuring smooth implementation in Unity. This role sits at the intersection of design, storytelling, and tech-where performance, aesthetics, and gameplay meet.\nTechnical art experience is a strong plus and will directly support your ability to optimize, prototype, and implement animations across the product. 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