Character Animator who brings every frame to life!

We are Hold Your Hat, a newly established game studio in Stockholm with big ambitions and a close-knit team of eight people. We are an iGaming studio creating 2D animated slots with character, humor, and a wow factor – and we believe in creative freedom, innovation, and having fun while creating world-class games. We are now looking for a Character Animator – a storyteller in motion who loves to bring characters to life with personality, weight, and humor. With us, you will become a central part of how our characters feel, move, and express themselves – and you will also contribute to bringing our symbols and elements to life with rhythm, energy, and surprise. **About the Role** As a 2D Character Animator with us, you will be at the heart of our animation work. You will: - Create character animations that convey emotion, attitude, and story – from sketch to game. - Work in After Effects (and preferably Spine) to create lively movements, expressions, and responsiveness. - Bring symbols, objects, and visual effects to life that enhance the game's tone and rhythm. - Contribute to and develop the animation language for our slot titles – both in character and overall feel. - Collaborate closely with art, design, and development to weave together movement, form, and gameplay feel. **Who You Are – Personality** You are not satisfied with “good enough.” You test, adjust, and push boundaries until the movement feels natural – surprising both the team and the player. You have a creative drive and a tenacity that keeps you going until it clicks – with a sense of touch that makes the difference between good and magical. To succeed in this role, we see that you have: - Experience in 2D animation in games, film, or interactive productions. - Strong skills in After Effects, and preferably experience with Spine. - A showreel that demonstrates an understanding of timing, weight, emotion, and character. - Proficiency in Swedish and English, both spoken and written. - A relevant degree is a plus, but passion and craftsmanship weigh heavier. **Why Hold Your Hat?** 🎩 **Influence**: Work in a small team where you can make an impact. 🎨 **Creative Freedom**: We encourage bold ideas and experimentation. 🚀 **Short Paths**: From idea to game in record time – test, iterate, wow. 🏢 **Office on Bryggargatan**: We sit together – where idea → test → magic happens every day. **Apply** Does this sound like something for you? To ensure a fair and qualitative assessment, we would like your showreel to focus on character animation – movement, weight, timing, emotion, and expression. This will help us see how you could contribute to our world of 2D animation and slots. Send in your showreel and CV today! The recruitment process includes interviews (digital and in-person) as well as a work sample. We will hire as soon as we find the right person – so don’t wait!