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2D Game Animator (Chinese Mandarin)

Bitus Labs -
Irvine, CA

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Job Details

Full-time
From $100,000 a year

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Paid time off
Vision insurance
401(k) matching
Flexible schedule
Life insurance

Qualifications

Mandarin
Teamwork
Game development experience
Motion design
Particle effects
Unity
Chinese
AI-driven automation
Figma
Casino & gaming industry
Adobe After Effects
Generative AI
Cross-functional communication

Full Job Description

About the Role

We are looking for a talented and experienced 2D Game Animator to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for creating high-quality animations, visual effects, and in-game presentations for slot games. You should be able to work independently while collaborating closely with artists, designers, and developers.

Responsibilities

Create high-quality 2D animations for slot games, including characters, UI elements, symbols, and visual effects.
Design and animate assets using Spine.
Create and implement 2D visual effects (VFX) for gameplay, UI interactions, and special features.
Integrate, optimize, and maintain animations and effects within Unity.
Collaborate closely with game designers, artists, and developers to ensure smooth implementation and consistency.
Create engaging animation sequences, transitions, win presentations, and special effects to enhance player experience.
Maintain animation quality and performance standards across multiple projects.
Utilize AI-powered tools to improve production efficiency and accelerate creative workflows.

Required Qualifications

2+ years of experience in the game industry.
Successfully shipped at least one game title.
Strong proficiency in Spine animation.
Strong experience with Unity, including animation integration and Unity VFX/Particle Systems.
Experience creating 2D visual effects (VFX) for games.
Proficient in Photoshop and Figma.
Strong understanding of animation principles, timing, motion, and visual storytelling.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
Familiarity with AI tools and workflows for content creation and production efficiency.
Chinese mandarin fluent.

Preferred / Nice to Have

Experience working on Slot Games, Casino Games, or Casual Games.
Experience creating UI animations and interactive effects.
Proficiency with Unity Particle System, Shader effects, and animation optimization.
Familiarity with After Effects, Illustrator, or other animation-related software.
Experience using AI tools such as ChatGPT, Midjourney, Stable Diffusion, Runway, or similar creative AI platforms.
Experience mentoring junior animators or leading animation projects.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Language:

Chinese (Required)

Ability to Commute:

Irvine, CA 92618 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

Irvine, CA 92618: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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