Job Description
We are seeking a visionary Senior 2D Animation Engineer to join our elite creative engineering team in San Francisco. In this pivotal role, you will bridge the gap between artistic expression and technical precision, crafting high-performance, visually stunning 2D interactions that define the user experience of the future.
You will be responsible for translating static designs into fluid, engaging motion narratives while ensuring optimal performance across all devices. If you are passionate about pushing the boundaries of web animation and love solving complex engineering problems, we want to hear from you.
What You'll Do:
- Lead the design and implementation of complex 2D animations and motion graphics using HTML5 Canvas, SVG, and WebGL.
- Optimize animation performance to ensure 60fps rendering on mobile and desktop environments.
- Collaborate closely with UX/UI designers to translate high-fidelity mockups into pixel-perfect interactive elements.
- Build and maintain a robust library of reusable animation components and patterns.
- Mentor junior developers on animation best practices, code quality, and performance tuning.
Why Nexus Creative?
- Work on award-winning projects for Fortune 500 clients.
- Competitive salary and equity package.
- Flexible remote-first work culture.
Responsibilities
- Develop high-fidelity 2D animations using HTML5 Canvas, SVG, and JavaScript.
- Ensure cross-browser compatibility and mobile responsiveness for all animation assets.
- Translate complex design concepts into performant code using libraries like GSAP, Anime.js, or Pixi.js.
- Conduct code reviews and provide technical leadership to the creative engineering team.
- Stay current with emerging web animation trends and technologies.
Qualifications
- 5+ years of professional experience in 2D animation, motion graphics, or frontend engineering.
- Expert proficiency in JavaScript (ES6+), HTML5, and CSS3.
- Deep understanding of animation libraries such as GSAP, Anime.js, or Lottie.
- Strong portfolio demonstrating complex 2D motion work and technical execution.
- Experience with vector graphics tools (Figma, Illustrator) and version control (Git).