Senior 2D Animator
Gamzix is a high-growth international licensed iGaming provider, creating high-performing games and scalable, cutting-edge solutions for the global market.
Our team of 150+ specialists operates globally, with Warsaw as our main hub office. We are driven by continuous improvement and a people-first culture where we communicate openly, win together, and truly enjoy the game we’re building.
We operate under an MGA B2B Critical Supply License and certifications from iTechLabs and GLI, ensuring our products meet high standards of quality, compliance, and performance across markets.
We are looking for a 2D Animator, who will play an important role in bringing games to life through high-quality, engaging, and performance-optimized animation.
Responsibilities
— Create 2D animations of varying complexity for slot games, including characters, creatures, game symbols, UI elements, backgrounds, win screens, and VFX
— Develop advanced animations in Spine 2D, including complex skeletal setups, mesh deformation, constraints, skin systems, and multi-track animations
— Prepare and deliver clean, optimized export files for developers, including JSON, atlas, and sprite sheets
— Work closely with Art Leads, Art Directors, Game Designers, and Developers throughout the game development process
— Receive and incorporate feedback from Animation Leads and Art Directors while maintaining high creative and technical standards
— Make independent technical decisions, estimate complex animation tasks, and solve non-standard pipeline challenges
— Optimize animation assets for mobile and web platforms, balancing visual quality with performance requirements
— Contribute to and maintain technical documentation related to animation when needed
— Ensure animations meet the requirements and expectations of the project while maintaining a high level of quality and consistency
Requirements
— 3+ years of commercial experience as a 2D Animator, specifically in iGaming / slot game development
— Deep understanding of slot game mechanics and how animation supports gameplay, features, and player experience
— Strong portfolio demonstrating complex character and creature animation, advanced Spine setups, and dynamic slot visuals
— Advanced knowledge of Spine 2D, including complex skeletal setups, dynamic mesh deformation, bone weights, IK, Path and Transform constraints, multi-tier skin systems, and working with tracks
— Experience creating high-level animations for complex UI elements, premium game symbols, backgrounds, and multi-stage win screens
— Strong understanding of mobile and web optimization principles for Spine animations, including draw call reduction, mesh weight optimization, and efficient texture atlas packing
— Ability to produce clean, optimized export files tailored to strict target platform requirements
— High level of autonomy and ownership, with the ability to make technical decisions and independently solve complex animation and pipeline challenges
— Strong attention to detail and ability to balance visual quality, technical limitations, and performance
— Ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment and communicate clearly with cross-functional teams
Would be a big plus:
— High proficiency in Adobe After Effects for pre-visualization, VFX compositing, and motion design
— Hands-on experience with Trapcode Particular, Saber, RTFX, or similar plugins
— Basic understanding of game engines, such as Unity or PixiJS
— Experience working with animation pipelines for mobile and web games
What we offer
— Competitive market-level compensation in the iGaming industry
— Opportunity to work on high-quality slot games for the global market
— Fully remote format
— Collaboration with experienced Art, Game Design, and Development teams
— Opportunity to work on a dedicated partner project and contribute directly to its visual quality
— Opportunity to work with advanced Spine animation and complex game mechanics
— Dynamic environment with room for creative growth and professional development
Please note that feedback on your application will be provided within two weeks if a positive decision is made regarding your candidacy.
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