Lead Game Animation / Game Animation Head

igTalents is a full-cycle recruitment agency dedicated to the iGaming industry. We partner with one of the market’s leading iGaming holdings, giving candidates access to unique growth opportunities. 

Our mission is to help iGaming professionals find the best roles and unlock their potential, supporting talent at every stage of the journey.

In connection with the expansion of the department, we are looking for a Lead Game Animation / Game Animation Head.
 

Responsibilities:

• Leading and coaching the animation team;
• Quality control: ensuring all animations comply with internal standards;
• Independently creating animations for important games;
• Hands-on participation:
  • independently creating animations for key and flagship games;
• Full control and monitoring of the game portfolio;
• Forming creative and product directions for:
  • slots (key focus);
  • crash games (secondary);
• Providing feedback, directing the team, making design decisions;
• For 2–3 projects — full initiative from the lead (no micromanagement);

• Independent decision-making after onboarding

  (only proof/review from the team).

   

Requirements:

• Lead/Head level;
• 1–2 years of experience as a Lead;
• Strong game design mindset for slots;
• Experience working in small or medium-sized studios;
• Ability to lead a team, give direction, and make decisions;
• Initiative, responsibility for results, desire to build from scratch;

• English language — B2.

   

Preferred:

• Experience with crash games;
• Product thinking and understanding of metrics;

• Experience building standards and pipelines from scratch.

   

Why you should consider this opportunity

• Remote-first format: Mon–Fri, 10:00–19:00 (UTC+2) — skip the commute.
• Paid vacation & sick leave, plus an extra day off for your birthday.
• Competitive compensation that fairly reflects your expertise and impact.
• Engaging corporate events to learn, share experience, and grow with like-minded professionals.
• No micromanagement: we trust our team, encourage initiative, and keep a flat hierarchy for fast decisions.
• Ongoing professional development: continuous support to build new skills and advance your career.
• Dynamic work environment: a profitable, forward-thinking company where every specialist plays a key role.

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