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Job Summary
We are looking for an experienced Lead Spine2D Animator to create high-quality 2.5D animations & VFX for slot/casino games while leading and mentoring the animation team.
This role combines hands-on production + team leadership, ensuring animations are visually polished, technically optimized, and aligned with gameplay and UX.
Key Responsibilities
1. Animation Production
- Create high-quality 2D/2.5D animations using Spine2D for slots games
- Animate symbols, reels, UI, features (Wild, Scatter, win effects, transitions)
- Develop parallax-style motion from layered PSD files
- Ensure animation quality, timing, and gameplay alignment
2. Leadership & Mentorship
- Lead, mentor, and support animation team members
- Provide feedback to improve quality and consistency
- Drive best practices and team development
3. Collaboration
- Work closely with Art, Game Design, and Development teams
- Ensure animations meet both creative and technical requirements
4. Quality Control & Delivery
- Review and approve animation assets
- Maintain high standards across all outputs
- Optimize animations for performance and integration
- Manage pipeline, timelines, and delivery
Requirements
- 10+ years in game animation / VFX / real-time production
- Strong experience in Spine2D (rigging, skinning, bones, meshes, constraints)
- Solid understanding of animation principles (timing, easing, polish)
- Experience in slots games or similar real-time environments
- Familiar with Unity / HTML5 / PIXIJS pipelines
- Experience working with Photoshop, After Effects, Spine2D
- Proven ability to lead and mentor teams
Nice to Have
- Experience in slot game animation
- Knowledge of PIXIJS / HTML5 integration
- Experience with motion graphics & win effects
Why This Role Matters
- This role is key in transforming static art into engaging animations that drive player experience and game quality, while also building a strong, efficient animation team and pipeline.
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