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Freelance 2D Character Designer – Family Party Game at Twine

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Twine

Twine is an online marketplace that connects businesses with skilled freelancers, offering access to specialist expertise to bring projects to life. With a global network of half a million diverse experts, Twine enables companies to outsource marketing...

B2C SAAS Information Technology & Services E-commerce
HQ
Manchester, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom
Team size
51-250
Founded
2014
Funding raised
$998K
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Quick Summary

Role Overview

This role involves designing and animating original 2D characters for a family-friendly party game played on TV. You will create warm, flat-vector assets including a host character and various animal avatars for a cozy gaming experience. The project focuses on high readability and expressive poses suitable for toddlers and adults alike.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design and rig a central DJ or host character in a flat-vector style
  • Create eight distinct animal player avatars using a shared Spine skeleton
  • Develop loopable and blendable animations including specific freeze poses
  • Produce twelve movement icons for use within the game interface
  • Deliver Spine project files and texture atlases compatible with Godot
  • Ensure all assets are original and created without the use of AI

Requirements Snapshot

  • Proven experience in 2D character design for games or children's media
  • Proficiency in Spine 2D for rigging skinning and blendable animations
  • Ability to create assets optimized for TV readability and clear silhouettes
  • Skill in delivering layered source files and exports for game engines
  • Availability for a paid style test and milestone-based project work

Expected Impact

The artist will define the visual charm of the game by creating expressive and accessible characters that appeal to all ages. These assets will form the core interaction points for players, ensuring the game is visually cohesive and technically functional within the Godot engine.

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Job Description

Join an exciting project to design and animate original 2D characters for a cozy, family-friendly party game where toddlers, children, and adults play together on TV using phones as controllers. The first game, Freeze Dance, features player avatars that dance and freeze into expressive poses. The visual style should be warm, flat-vector, and highly readable on TV, with rounded shapes, simple facial features, and clear silhouettes. Inspiration is drawn from accessible children’s games, but all assets must be original and not derivative of existing characters. The project begins with a paid style test and continues with fixed-price milestones for asset delivery.

Deliverables

Design and rig a DJ/host character in a flat-vector style. Create eight distinct animal player avatars as skins on a shared Spine skeleton. Develop shared, loopable, and blendable animations, including freeze poses. Produce 12 movement icons for in-game use. Deliver Spine 4.2 project and export files, texture atlases, PNGs, and layered source art compatible with Godot 4.6. Ensure all assets are original, non-AI-generated, and provided as work-for-hire with full rights transferred.

Requirements

Proven experience in 2D character design for games or children’s media, with a strong portfolio demonstrating flat-vector, readable styles. Proficiency in Spine 2D animation software, including rigging, skinning, and creating blendable animations on shared skeletons. Ability to create assets optimized for TV readability and game UI, with clear silhouettes and expressive poses. Skilled in delivering layered source files and export assets for game engines (preferably Godot). Strong communication skills and ability to iterate based on feedback. Commitment to originality and adherence to non-AI, work-for-hire asset creation. Availability for a paid style test and milestone-based project work. Remote work; flexible hours.

About Twine

Twine is a leading freelance marketplace connecting top freelancers, consultants, and contractors with companies needing creative and tech expertise. Trusted by Fortune 500 companies and innovative startups alike, Twine enables companies to scale their teams globally.

Our Mission

Twine's mission is to empower creators and businesses to thrive in an AI-driven, freelance-first world.

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