Senior 2D Animator & VFX Artist

Remote · Full-time · Senior

About The Company

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.

Why does MWDN rock?

Here’s what you can expect when you join MWDN:

  • Security: We carefully vet our clients to minimize risks and ensure reliability and timely payments - no fraud or unpleasant surprises.
  • Career support: If a project isn’t the right fit, we support you and actively help find new opportunities that match your skills and career goals.
  • Legal assistance: We provide guidance on legal matters, including opening and managing your independent contractor or sole proprietorship status, taxes, and related processes.
  • Professional development: We offer English courses and professional growth opportunities, as well as team-building events.

Why choose us? MWDN is ranked among the top 5 IT employers in our region according to DOU. We take pride in our transparency and strong commitment to our team. Curious to learn more? See what our employees say about working with us on DOU.

What is your new project?

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

What makes this project exciting?

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.

What makes you a great fit

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

Your day-to-day in this position

  • 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

Why work with us?

  • 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

Our next steps

✅ Intro call with a Recruiter — ✅ Interview with the hiring manager— ✅ Interview with an Art Director — ✅ Offer