BancyCo is seeking a 2D Artist/Animator to help create in-game art, assets, and animate Spine rigs for its fourth, unannounced game project (for console and PC). Express humour and creativity in a brand new IP by a friendly, highly experienced team!

😙 About the Job

• Create new, full-colour 2D assets (characters, props, etc.) for implementation into Spine.
• Support Lead Artist in updating or colouring existing 2D assets per style guidelines.
• Animate characters and objects in Spine for use in Unity gameplay scenes and timelines.
• This is a contract position. Duration is medium term (~8 months).
• Work is remote; check-ins and meetings will be conducted regularly via video meetings and a team server.
• Weekly workload is flexible; 1–3 days per week depending on artist availability and each milestone’s needs.
• Project is a (planned) Teen-rated game for console and PC.

🙏 Requirements

• Familiar with anime (or similar) art styles.
• Ability to create artwork based on established art styles/guidelines.
• Excellent understanding of human anatomy.
• Prior experience animating characters and objects in Spine.
• Access to up-to-date Adobe Creative Suite applications (Photoshop).
• Ability to plan assets with consideration for reusability, modularity and variation.
• Ability to clearly communicate feedback and contribute ideas for art assets.
• Good collaboration skills; you’ll receive direction from the Creative Director and will be part of a team structure.
• Good English communication skills (verbal and written).
• Review project documentation to understand lore, creative, and technical considerations
• Good organizational skills. You’ll review and update tasks via project management software and meet with the team via video chats.
• Artist must live and work in Ontario, Canada.

👍 Nice-to-Haves

• Ability to use Unity to implement in-game assets within scenes, as directed.
• Prior experience with version control software (Plastic).
• Ability to work consistent days (e.g. Wednesday to Friday) each week for improved team integration.

💰 Pay

Project-based or hourly. $35-50/hour (CAD) depending on skills and experience.

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🤔 How to Apply

Fill out the submission form to provide a resume, cover letter, and a link to a portfolio.