2D Animator at BrainRocket – Portugal

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2D Animator at BrainRocket – Portugal

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BrainRocket Posted March 17, 2026
🇵🇹 Portugal Mid-Senior level No Longer Accepting Applications

We’re BrainRocket — an international software development and digital solutions company driven by 1,300 talented professionals across Cyprus, Malta, and Portugal.Here, everything moves at rocket speed: driving innovation, pioneering projects, and fast-tracking careers.Together, we turn ideas into action — let’s get started! We are looking for a skilled 2D Animator. ✅ Requirements: ✔️ Demonstrate a solid understanding of the principles of animation, and a high level of quality and polish in your work✔️ Animate characters, environments, UI and FX assets in various styles✔️ Demonstrate great timing and strong, dynamic key poses✔️ Demonstrate creativity, an eye for detail, composition, and visual storytelling✔️ Animate different game art within a range of predefined art styles, appropriate for the subject’s game purpose, that is aesthetically pleasing and evokes a positive reaction in the players✔️ Work with the Animation Lead/Art Director/ Producer to identify and understand all animated content needed for the design of project✔️ Adjust own animation in response to feedback, without requiring adjustments performed by senior staff to achieve the utmost quality✔️ Show efficiency in self-managing time with a high degree of accountability and minimal instruction✔️ Demonstrate self-sufficiency; ability to think independently of concept and create high-caliber animation for a project that may not have been explicitly defined in advance✔️ Export assets with specific requirements ✅ Responsibilities: ✔️ 3+ years of previous experience as an Animator in the Gaming/Film/Advertising industry✔️ Technically competent with a strong understanding of the animation processes✔️ Ability to independently create ideas and animations for all aspects of the product✔️ Strong character animation skills✔️ High proficiency in After Effects (and Trapcode Particular), proficiency with Photoshop and other key tools✔️ Knowledge of Spine 2D or similar software for 2D animation✔️ Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English✔️ Portfolio / Showreel ✅Nice to have: ✔️Experience in 3D animation✔️File preparation and optimization for Web platforms ✅ We offer excellent benefits, including but not limited to:🧑🏻‍💻Learning and development opportunities and interesting challenging tasks;📝Official employment in accordance with the laws of Cyprus and the EU, registration of family members;✈️ Relocation package (tickets, staying in a hotel for 2 weeks);🏋️‍♂️ Company fitness corner in the office for employees;📚 Opportunity to develop language skills and partial compensation for the cost of language classes;🎁 Birthday celebration present;🏝 Time for proper rest and 24 working days of Annual Vacation;🍲 Breakfasts and lunches in the office (partially paid by the company). Bold moves start here. Make yours. Apply today!


BrainRocket is a product-focused technology company based in Portugal developing software products across gaming, entertainment, and digital services. The company operates multiple product teams across Europe with a focus on scalable consumer experiences.


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