We are looking for a talented 2D Game Animator with 3–5 years of experience creating high-quality animations for games.
You will be responsible for bringing slot game elements to life through engaging animations, including symbol animations, reel effects, win celebrations, bonus features, and UI motion. The ideal candidate has strong animation fundamentals and understands how to create impactful, polished animations that enhance player engagement in slot games.
This role requires someone who can work efficiently in a fast-paced production environment, collaborate closely with artists, designers, and developers, and leverage modern tools and AI-assisted workflows to speed up production.
Key Responsibilities
- Create high-quality 2D animations for slot games, including:
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Symbol animations
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Reel effects
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Win celebrations
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Bonus feature animations
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UI motion and transitions
- Animate slot symbols, characters, and environmental elements
- Create impactful reward and feedback animations to enhance gameplay experience
- Work with artists to prepare and integrate assets for animation workflows
- Export and manage animation-ready assets and animation data
- Collaborate closely with game designers, artists, and developers to implement animations into the game
- Ensure animations are optimized for performance and smooth gameplay
- Maintain consistency in animation style and quality
- Follow Game Design Documents (GDD) and feature requirements
- Utilize AI tools and modern workflows to improve animation efficiency
Required Skills & Qualifications
- 3–5 years of professional experience in 2D game animation
- Strong portfolio demonstrating game animations
- Proficiency with:
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Spine 2D
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Adobe After Effects
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Adobe Photoshop
- Strong understanding of animation principles including timing, squash and stretch, anticipation, and impact
- Experience animating game UI, symbols, effects, and gameplay elements
- Ability to prepare animation-ready assets and animation rigs
- Understanding of optimized animation workflows for games
- Ability to work within tight deadlines and fast production cycles
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
- Familiarity with AI-assisted workflows
Nice to Have
- Experience working on slot games or casino-style games
- Familiarity with Stake Games engine or similar slot game frameworks
- Experience with Spine rigging and animation pipelines
- Experience working on live games and feature updates
- Knowledge of Blender or other 3D tools
