About AATABOX
AATABBOX is building the next generation of social arcade gaming—bringing people together through fun, fast-paced games played on custom arcade cabinets.
This is an opportunity to shape a brand-new gaming platform from day one.
Job Prospect:
Senior Spine 2D Artist & Video Creator (Remote, Contract)
Are you a master of 2D skeletal animation who also loves bringing gameplay to life through dynamic video? We are looking for a highly skilled Senior Spine 2D Artist for a part-time contractual role.
In this unique position, you will split your expertise between high-level character rigging/animation and crafting engaging gameplay trailers and custom cinematic promotional materials.
Role Details
- Position: Senior Spine 2D Artist / Motion Designer
- Experience Required: 3–5 years of professional experience in 2D game animation and video production
- Location: 100% Remote
- Job Type: Part-time / Contractual
What You Will Do
- Rig & Animate: Create top-tier skeletal rigs, mesh deformations, and fluid animations for 2D characters, creatures, and UI elements using Esoteric Spine.
- Asset Preparation: Collaborate with the 2D art team to slice, layer, and prep PSD files for a clean animation pipeline.
- Produce Gameplay Trailers: Edit high-energy gameplay trailers, promotional videos, and teasers using captured in-game footage and custom-created assets.
- Cinematic Animations: Design and animate compelling custom 2D cinematic sequences for marketing, social media, and in-game storytelling.
- Technical Optimization: Optimize bone counts, skin weights, and texture atlases to ensure maximum performance across platforms.
️ What We Are Looking For
- Spine Mastery: Expert-level knowledge of Esoteric Software Spine, including complex IK setups, weighted meshes, and multi-skin configurations.
- Adobe Video Suite Expertise: Advanced proficiency in Adobe After Effects (for visual effects, motion graphics, and cinematic rendering) and Adobe Premiere Pro (for video editing, pacing, sound design, and trailer assembly).
- Graphic Prep: Strong working knowledge of Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator for asset preparation and graphic manipulation.
- Solid Animation Foundations: A solid grasp of traditional animation principles (timing, weight, anticipation, and secondary motion).
- Self-Driven Workflow: Ability to work independently in a remote environment, managing timelines for both game assets and marketing video deadlines.
Application Requirements
- A portfolio or showreel displaying breakdown examples of your Spine rigging/animations AND examples of marketing trailers or motion graphics videos you have produced.
Education & Background
- A Bachelor’s degree, Diploma, or equivalent certification in Animation, Fine Arts, Graphic Design, Game Design, or a related field is preferred but not mandatory.
- Equivalent professional industry experience and a standout portfolio/showreel will be considered in place of a formal degree.
📌 Senior Spine 2D Artist & Video Creator (Remote, Contract) (India)
🏢 AATABOX
📍 India