2D Animator

2D Animator

Description

We are looking for a talented 2D Animator to join our Art team and bring our slot games to life. You will work on a variety of in-game animations - from characters and backgrounds to symbols, visual effects, and UI elements - ensuring high visual quality, smooth performance, and optimized game assets.

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in 2D animation for games or interactive media
• Strong proficiency in Spine, Adobe After Effects, and Adobe Photoshop
• Experience with particle systems and visual effects creation (e.g., Trapcode Particular or similar tools)
• Experience with TexturePacker for sprite sheet optimization
• Strong understanding of animation principles (timing, spacing, weight, squash & stretch)
• Understanding of animation optimization and performance requirements for web-based games
• Ability to work with existing artwork and adapt assets for animation
• Good communication skills and ability to work effectively in a remote team
• Ability to meet deadlines, manage multiple tasks, and incorporate feedback

Responsibilities

• Create and animate 2D game assets, including backgrounds, symbols, characters, popups, UI elements, and visual effects
• Rig and animate characters and objects using Spine
• Create particle effects and dynamic visual effects to enhance gameplay
• Optimize animation assets, including textures, sprite sheets, meshes, and animation complexity, to ensure smooth performance
• Prepare and export animation assets according to technical requirements and production pipelines
• Collaborate with Art, UI/UX, and Development teams to ensure animations align with game design and technical requirements
• Maintain visual consistency, animation quality, and performance across all animated assets

Nice to Have

• Experience animating assets for slot games
• Art education or a background in fine arts
• Strong drawing and illustration skills
• Experience with PixiJS or other WebGL-based rendering engines
• Familiarity with slot game mechanics and visual standards
• Experience working with game engines or animation pipelines

Working Conditions

• Full-time role within a creative team
• Remote work
• Competitive salary
• Opportunity to animate for global slot titles played by millions
• International, creative team culture
• Access to modern animation tools and resources