Motion Designer / 2D Animator

Evolution is a multinational business at the forefront of the online gaming industry. We have an extensive track record of number 1s and are always looking for great people to help us create the next big product hit. Our team of 1,000+ engineers operates out of 8 engineering hubs running code 24/7/365 to serve users around the world. This is run through a modern software stack supporting over 250 fully automated releases per month to our main live environment. We believe in building in-house competence and agile work processes so that we can deliver on our Engineering mission: A flawless player experience.

The Motion Designer will be part of the Product Design Department and will report to the UI/UX Design Manager. It is expected that you will engage in visual motion and interactive design in our products. You should be able to deliver high quality and timely execution animated solutions and should be eager to push boundaries to achieve the most effective results by collaborating in brainstorming sessions as part of an international team of professionals.

Key responsibilities:

• Create high-quality motion graphics and animations to enhance the UI, making the games more intuitive and aesthetically pleasing.
• Produce visual interactive outcomes to improve visual feedback clarification during game actions.
• Create animations with visual cues to guide the player's attention.
• Design beautiful, functional, and cohesive visual animations aligned with our games and brand consistency.
• Actively contribute to design reviews, brainstorming sessions, and strategic discussions.
• Work closely with UI/UX designers, managers, product owners, developers, business analysts, and other stakeholders to define more engaging and attractive games, providing visual storytelling.
• Prepare final assets and specifications for development and oversee implementation to ensure quality execution.
• Present concepts, animated visuals, and enhancement of insights to stakeholders.
• Collaborate effectively in an agile environment, supporting the team in fast-paced delivery cycles.
• Stay up to date on motion design trends, tools, and industry best practices.
• Operate independently or as part of a team while contributing to a positive, collaborative environment.

Expectations from the company:

• Deliver high-quality work under tight deadlines without compromising attention to detail.
• Transform ideas into compelling animations and visual stories, ensuring the enhancement of player experience during gameplay.
• Provide guidelines to development teams using best practices that are embedded throughout the design process.
• Handle feedback professionally and contribute to a productive team environment.
• Maintain consistency and high-quality within the brands' identity and standards.

Requirements:

• 3+ years of experience in motion design or similar creative role, with a strong portfolio demonstrating impactful motion graphics and animation work (B2B experience is a plus).
• Bachelor’s degree in animation or related to the design field.
• Deep expertise in motion graphics and animation.
• Strong understanding of animation principles.
• Experience working in agile environments with tools such as Jira.
• Advanced proficiency with Adobe After Effects.
• Ability to clearly articulate design decisions and collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Collaborative mindset.
• Excellent communication in English (advanced level required).

Nice-to-have:

• Knowledge of Spine or Rive is a plus.
• Experience with Figma is a plus.
• Experience in the iGaming / Gaming industry is a plus.

We offer:

• Gross monthly salary from 2'200 EUR to 3'300 EUR;
• A healthy mix of startup-like culture of the company, which enables us to try new approaches and technologies and remain on the edge of technological development and enterprise, with stability and supporting functions to help you focus on your job.
• Developing games featuring live video serving customers around the world.
• Being a part of an international team in a successful, publicly traded company.
• Health insurance, contemporary office environment, international IT conferences, training, hackathons, top-notch equipment, and other benefits and perks.

Portfolio Requirement: We will prioritise candidates who have provided their design project portfolio. Ensure you include a link or attachment showcasing your relevant work with your application.