Senior Motion Designer (2D/3D Animation) for Mobile Football Training App

TYPE OF COOPERATION:

Freelance contract, part-time, short-term.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION: 

We are looking for a skilled Motion Designer to join our team and help bring a mobile football training app to life through dynamic and realistic animations. The ideal candidate has experience with both 2D and 3D animation, a strong understanding of mobile performance constraints, and a passion for sports — especially football.
 

IN THIS ROLE, YOU WILL:

- Create high-quality animations of football drills and player movements;

- Work closely with the development team to optimize animations for mobile performance;

- Export and integrate animations into mobile platforms (e.g., React Native, Flutter);

- Ensure smooth playback and responsiveness across devices and screen ratios (primarily 9:16);

- Maintain a deep focus on user experience and animation fluidity.
 

REQUIRED SKILLS & TOOLS:

2D Animation:

- Adobe After Effects – Character motion and general animation;

- Adobe Animate or Spine – Frame-by-frame or skeletal animation;

- Lottie (Bodymovin) – Export animations for mobile integration.

3D Animation (Optional but Preferred):

- Blender or Cinema 4D – Modeling, rigging, animating football players;

- Mixamo – Quick rigging and adaptable motion capture animations;

- Unity or Unreal Engine (basic level) – For integrating 3D scenes into mobile environments.

Other Important Skills:

- Animation optimization for mobile formats: WebM, GIF, Lottie, sprite sheets;

- Solid understanding of football motion mechanics: sprints, dribbling, feints;

- Ability to work within mobile UX constraints: screen size, animation weight, and performance.


HOW’S THE HIRING PROCESS GOING:

We strive to make a smooth and transparent hiring process to find the perfect match for both sides. Steps may differ depending on the position — here's what to expect:   
 
- Initial Interview: If your background fits the role's criteria, we'll invite you for an interview with a Talent Acquisition Specialist to get to know you better; 
- Technical Interview: Depending on the role, you may be asked to complete a technical assessment/test tasks to showcase your expertise;
- Final Decision: After completing all interviews and assessments, we'll reach a final decision and get back to you with the result.