JOB DESCRIPTION
We are developing a community-centric mobile application featuring a set of friendly, modern, and culturally recognizable characters. The character mascots (base illustrations, skin, facial features, hair, etc.) have already been designed. We need a 2D Character Designer / Rigger-Animator who can process existing character artwork and bring it to life in Rive tool (Rive.app) for real-time integration into the product.
Note: candidates who are quick learners and comfortable self-teaching new software are welcome to apply even without prior hands-on Rive experience.
- Process and prepare existing character artwork (Photoshop, Illustrator) into vector assets ready for animation.
- Rig 2D characters (skeletal and facial) and build animation states (talking, idle, thinking) in Rive.
- Optimize and export final animation files in the format required by the development team.
- Collaborate closely with designers and developers throughout the process.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
MUST HAVE
- At least 1–2 years of experience in vector character design/illustration and 2D rigging/animation.
- Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop — comfortable working with layered PSD files, separating character parts for further processing.
- Strong proficiency in Adobe Illustrator — vector tracing, shape refinement, converting/exporting layers into Rive-compatible formats.
- Experience with Rive (quick learners and comfortable self-teaching are welcome to apply), including State Machine setup (triggers, inputs, transitions).
- Solid understanding of 2D bone/skeletal rigging and facial rigging (blink, mouth movement, expression blending).
- Understanding of animation-friendly layer structuring (clean paths, separated elements).
- A relevant portfolio showcasing both: vector/mascot character design and rigged/animated 2D characters (Files, video demos, or similar).
- Detail-oriented, meticulous, and quality-focused.
- Proactive in communication, receptive to feedback, and able to revise quickly.
- Reliable, responsible, and committed to meeting deadlines — this role supports an active project with tight timelines.
NICE TO HAVE
- Background in 2D game character animation (Spine, Unity, or similar).
- English communication skills.
- Familiarity with UI/UX or mobile app asset preparation.
- Experience creating culturally diverse characters.
