Senior 2D Animator & VFX Artist

MWDN is a global IT outstaffing company with 23+ years of experience that connects exceptional tech talent with leading companies across Israel, the USA, Great Britain, and Western Europe. We offer opportunities to work on international products in a stable and professional environment.

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• Domain: GameDev
• Client Location: Israel
• Company size: 1-10
• Founded in: 2025

We’re looking for a Senior 2D Animator & VFX Artist to lead and define the animation direction of our game. We are looking for someone with a strong creative vision, sharp taste, and the ability to set the standard for how the game looks and feels in motion.

Must Have:

• 4+ years of experience in game animation, preferably casual or mobile games
• Strong creative vision - you know what looks great and can make independent artistic decisions
• Proficient in Unity (Particle System, animation tools) and After Effects
• Experience with bright, cartoon, or cute art styles
• Strong portfolio or showreel with shipped titles - required
• Good English - you’ll join daily meetings and discuss animation with the product team

Nice to Have:

• Experience with Spine 2D
• Background in match-3 or puzzle games
• Motion design or UI animation experience

• Define and own the animation style and direction of the game
• Create premium VFX for boosters and blockers: particles, explosions, flashes, combos
• Animate UI elements: menus, buttons, reward screens, transitions
• Work with 2D animations based on 3D rendered assets to create a sense of depth and dimensionality
• Collaborate daily with the art director, product, and dev team strong English communication is required

• People-first management with minimal bureaucracy
• A friendly company culture, proven by employees who choose to return
• Flexible working hours
• 29 days of PTO (18 working days per year pluse all national holidays)
• 10 paid recovery days
• Full financial and legal support for independent contractors
• Free English classes, with native speakers or Ukrainian teachers
• Dedicated HR support

✅ Intro call with a Recruiter — ✅ Interview with the Hiring Manager — ✅ Interview with an Art Director — ✅ Offer