Website:
aperiongaming.com
Job details:
We are looking for a highly skilled Spine Animator with strong experience in 2D animation, ideally within the slot or casino game industry. This is a creative and technically challenging role where you will bring our games to life through dynamic, polished, and visually engaging animations. You will work closely with game designers, artists, and developers to ensure our animations enhance gameplay, strengthen visual identity, and contribute to an immersive player experience. As a Spine Animator, you will play a key role in shaping the motion and visual feel of our slot games – from prototypes to final releases
Key Responsibilities
• Design and animate characters, symbols, UI elements, and backgrounds using Spine 2D
• Create stylized, fluid, and visually appealing animations tailored for slot game dynamics
• Collaborate with game designers, artists, and developers to align animations withmechanics, pacing, and visual direction
• Optimize animations for smooth performance across multiple platforms and resolutions
• Refine and iterate animations based on feedback to achieve high-quality polish
• Work with developers to integrate Spine animations into the game engine (Unity experienceis a plus)
• Maintain animation libraries and ensure a consistent visual style across projects
• Contribute ideas during brainstorms to improve game feel, transitions, and overall playerengagement
Requirements:
• 3+ years of professional experience as a 2D/Spine Animator, preferably in slot, mobile, orcasual games
• Strong portfolio showcasing Spine 2D animations (slot animations are a strong advantage)
• Excellent understanding of movement, timing, anticipation, and character-driven animationprinciples
• Familiarity with integrating Spine animations into game engines; Unity experience highlybeneficial
• Solid understanding of slot game mechanics, pacing, and visual storytelling
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively in a collaborative teamenvironment
• Proficiency with supporting design tools such as Adobe Photoshop or After EffectsNice to Have:
• Experience creating VFX or animation-driven visual effects for slot games
• Knowledge of 2D art fundamentals (composition, color, lighting)
• Experience with other animation tools or custom pipelines
• Understanding of player engagement principles in iGaming
What We Offer:• An opportunity to shape the animation style of high-quality slot games
• Competitive compensation package and performance-based incentives
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