Mobile Game UI Animator & Motion Designer

Product Madness, Inc.; Barcelona; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Aristocrat is seeking a skilled UI Animator to bring Innovation Lab titles to life with motion, clarity, and expression. You will collaborate with UI/UX designers, game artists, and developers to turn static mockups into engaging in-game animations that enhance usability and visual appeal.

You will animate UI elements, 2D characters, and environments, ensure smooth Unity integration, and begin exploring generative AI tools for motion concepting and acceleration.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience animating UI and 2D elements in a game development setting
• Strong grasp of animation principles: timing, easing, flow, and visual feedback
• Solid understanding of UI animation and implementation in Unity
• Artistic eye for motion, design, layout, and composition
• Familiarity with After Effects, Animate, Spine, or similar for rapid prototyping
• Understanding of mobile performance constraints and optimization
• Experience with Unity timelines, shaders, or light scripting is a plus
• Generative AI skills are a strong plus—especially in prototyping or expanding animation concepts
• Professional-level English and excellent interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

• Animate UI elements and transitions that bring clarity, responsiveness, and delight
• Translate static designs and motion comps into fully functional, in-game animations
• Collaborate with UX, UI, and development teams to ensure consistency, usability, and performance
• Animate 2D characters and environments to support narrative and gameplay moments
• Create prototypes using tools like After Effects, Animate, or Spine
• Work within Unity’s 2D animation system to implement assets directly in-game
• Partner with technical artists to optimize assets for performance and platform requirements
• Maintain clear documentation, animation libraries, and motion guidelines
• Explore and prototype using generative AI tools to support animation concepting and conceptualisation
• Contribute to a performance-focused culture where polish, feedback, and iteration are key

Job description

Aristocrat is seeking a skilled UI Animator to bring Innovation Lab titles to life with motion, clarity, and expression. You will collaborate with UI/UX designers, game artists, and developers to turn static mockups into engaging in-game animations that enhance usability and visual appeal.

You will animate UI elements, 2D characters, and environments, ensure smooth Unity integration, and begin exploring generative AI tools for motion concepting and acceleration.