Job Description
Are you a creative technologist who thrives on pixel-perfect motion? Aether Digital is seeking a visionary Senior 2D Web Animation Engineer to elevate our digital experiences. We are looking for someone who doesn't just write code but crafts immersive environments that captivate users.
In this pivotal role, you will bridge the gap between high-end UI/UX design and frontend engineering, ensuring our web applications are not only functional but visually stunning and fluid.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement high-performance 2D animations using modern libraries such as GSAP, Lottie, and HTML5 Canvas.
- Optimize rendering performance for complex interactive scenes to ensure 60fps fluidity across devices.
- Collaborate closely with designers and product managers to translate static assets into dynamic, engaging user interfaces.
- Build and maintain a robust library of reusable animation components and design tokens.
- Conduct rigorous testing for cross-browser compatibility and mobile responsiveness.
- Stay ahead of industry trends in motion design and frontend technologies.
Qualifications
- 3+ years of professional experience in frontend development with a specific focus on 2D animation.
- Deep expertise in JavaScript (ES6+), HTML5, and CSS3.
- Proficiency with animation libraries (GSAP, Anime.js, Pixi.js) and vector graphics tools (SVG, Figma).
- Strong understanding of performance optimization techniques, including requestAnimationFrame and lazy loading.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to debug complex rendering issues.
- Portfolio demonstrating exceptional animation work and code quality.