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Senior 2D Animation Engineer

Apex Creative Studios
Austin
Estimated Salary
USD 130.000 – USD 170.000
New
Live Update
30 Juni 2026
Deadline
30 Jun 2027

Job Description

Are you a visionary 2D Animation Engineer passionate about bringing static assets to life?

Apex Creative Studios is seeking a Senior 2D Animation Engineer to lead our creative engineering team. In this role, you will bridge the gap between artistic direction and technical implementation, optimizing performance for web and mobile platforms. You will work closely with game designers and 3D artists to create seamless, high-fidelity 2D experiences that engage users and drive retention.

Why Join Us?

  • Work on cutting-edge interactive projects for Fortune 500 clients.
  • Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
  • Flexible hybrid work environment in the heart of Austin.

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement high-fidelity 2D animations using Spine, DragonBones, or Unity 2D tools.
  • Optimize animation assets for performance, ensuring smooth 60fps playback across various devices.
  • Collaborate with designers to create intuitive user interfaces and motion graphics.
  • Maintain and update animation libraries and asset pipelines.
  • Conduct code reviews and mentor junior animation engineers.
  • Debug complex animation glitches and resolve technical bottlenecks in the rendering pipeline.

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of professional experience in 2D animation engineering or technical art.
  • Strong proficiency in Spine or similar skeletal animation tools.
  • Expert knowledge of C# or Unity 2D engine.
  • Proficiency in Adobe After Effects and Photoshop.
  • Deep understanding of performance optimization techniques for web and mobile.
  • Portfolio demonstrating both artistic flair and technical implementation skills.

Required Skills

2D Animation Spine Unity C# After Effects Technical Artist WebGL Motion Graphics

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