2d Game Artist/Spine Animator

We are looking for a talented 2D Animator / Spine Animator to join our team and help create engaging visual experiences for instant games. This is a hybrid, full-cycle role. You will create game-ready 2D illustrations and assets from scratch in Adobe Photoshop, prepare them for rigging, build animation rigs, and animate characters, objects, environments, and UI elements in Spine 2D

In this role, you will bring characters, environments, objects, and user interfaces to life through high-quality animations. You will work closely with artists, UI designers, game designers, and developers to create polished, dynamic, and visually appealing gameplay experiences.

Responsibilities
- Create and animate 2D characters, objects, environments, and UI elements using Spine 2D.
- Build and maintain animation rigs for characters and interactive game assets.
- Polish animations by refining timing, anticipation, smoothness, readability, and overall visual quality.
- Design and implement visual effects, particles, and motion graphics to enhance gameplay and user experience.
- Collaborate closely with artists, UI designers, game designers, and developers to ensure animations are implemented effectively.
- Optimize animation workflows and maintain consistency across multiple game projects.

Requirements
- 5+ years of professional experience in 2D game art and animation, including commercial experience with Spine 2D.
- Strong hands-on experience with Spine 2D.
- Proficiency with Adobe After Effects and Adobe Photoshop.
- Commercial experience creating animations for web applications, or games.
- Experience working on game projects, preferably in online, instant, casual, casino, or mobile games.
- Solid understanding of animation principles, including timing, spacing, anticipation, smoothness, and visual storytelling.
- Experience creating character, environment, object, and UI animations.
- Strong knowledge of VFX, particle systems, and motion graphics workflows.
- Experience working in a commercial game development studio or production environment.
- Portfolio demonstrating animation work for games, web products, or other interactive digital experiences.

Strong Advantage
Experience working on instant games, casino games, casual games, or mobile games.
Understanding of game development pipelines and asset optimization.
Experience integrating animations into game engines.
Knowledge of UI/UX animation best practices.

Why Join Us
Competitive compensation.
Challenging and high-impact tasks that drive professional growth.
Strong senior-level team and collaborative environment.
Fast decision-making and minimal bureaucracy.
Remote-first setup — work from anywhere or visit the office.
Investment in learning: courses, certifications, and internal knowledge sharing.
Healthy work-life balance: no overtime, no micromanagement.
Modern equipment: MacBook, Starlink, power bank if you need it
Bonuses for maternity leave and childbirth.
Additional internal perks and benefits.