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By leveraging its proprietary technology, Playtech delivers innovative products and services to ensure a safe, engaging and entertaining gaming experience.\nAs the gaming industry's leading technology company, it combines business intelligence-driven software, services, content, and platform technology to drive excellence and innovation across the sector. Read more about who we are and what we do here: www.playtechpeople.com and www.playtech.com\nHere at Playtech, we genuinely believe that people are our biggest asset. Diverse thoughts, experiences, and individual characteristics enrich our work environment and lead to better business decisions. Embracing differences and maintaining transparency in our processes is the core of Playtech's overall commitment to responsible business practices.\nReady to level up your career?\nPlaytech‘s Casino unit is looking for a skilled Animator who will take full ownership of the visual production for our slot games.\n Your influential mission. You will...\nProduce fast, high-quality Spine animations for slot games developed from scratch\nAnimate symbols, win animations, effects, characters, and other game elements based on concepts and assets created by the dedicated slot artist.\nWork closely with a dedicated, cross-functional team (artist, mathematician, developers) focused on the same set of games.\nPrepare and deliver high-quality animation assets and complete game packages to the development team.\nEnsure deadlines are met while maintaining a consistently high quality of animations.\nCollaborate with developers to resolve animation- and integration-related issues.\nCreate animated banners for marketing purposes and game trade shows.\n Components for success. You...\nHave 2+ years of experience as a 2D Spine Animator within the iGaming industry, ideally working on slot games or casino content from concept to release.\nPossess extensive knowledge of Spine and After Effects, including plugins.\nAre familiar with graphic AI tools (e.g., Midjourney, Stable Diffusion, etc.).\nHave strong knowledge of animation principles and an understanding of styles, effects, and trends in the gaming industry.\nCan efficiently turn static concepts into polished, production-ready animations.\nCan give and receive constructive feedback and collaborate effectively within a structured, producer-driven team.\nAre comfortable working both independently and collaboratively, creating engaging animations from high-level briefs while partnering closely with artists and the wider team to bring game concepts to life.\nExcel in problem-solving and creativity, can multitask, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.\nYou'll get extra points for...\nAn art background and strong 2D drawing skills\nBasic to intermediate knowledge of Adobe Photoshop\nUnderstanding of the slot game development pipeline and cross-team dependencies.\nAdditional technical or creative skills relevant to game production.\nThrive in a culture that values...\nEmpowerment, support and mentoring. Initiative-taking, positive and confident approach at the workplace.\nGlobal scope and inclusive working environment.\nConstant learning and development opportunities.\nActive lifestyle and mental well-being.\n CASINO MOBILE TEAM\nOur team creates and brings to life visually engaging casino games for an established and fast-growing program. You will be involved in the full animation cycle - from early concepts and storyboards to polished in-game animations - working on characters, symbols, UI animations, special effects, and other core motion elements. The team values innovation, fresh ideas, and continuous improvement, combining company best practices with modern animation techniques. You will be part of a dynamic international environment, contributing to high-impact games developed specifically for the Florida market.\nPlaytech is an equal opportunities employer. Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams. 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