UI Animator for Unity Games — Motion & UI Polish

Aristocrat; Cerdanyola del Vallés; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Aristocrat is seeking a skilled UI Animator to bring innovation lab titles to life. You will animate UI elements, 2D assets, and environments, ensuring smooth Unity implementation while collaborating with designers and developers to elevate user experience.

You’ll apply motion principles, prototype with After Effects/Animate/Spine, and optimize assets for performance on mobile. A strong AI tooling mindset is a plus for rapid concepting and iteration.

Qualifications

• 2+ years creating UI and 2D animations for games or interactive apps.
• Strong grasp of timing, easing, and visual feedback.
• Experience implementing animations in Unity and optimizing for mobile.
• Familiarity with After Effects, Spine, or similar tools for rapid prototyping.
• Comfort using generative AI concepts for motion exploration.

Responsibilities

• Animate UI elements and transitions to improve clarity and delight.
• Transform mockups into in-game animations with polish and performance in mind.
• Collaborate with UX/UI designers and developers to ensure consistency and usability.
• Animate 2D characters/environments to support narrative moments.
• Prototype with tools like After Effects, Animate, or Spine and implement in Unity.

Skills

UI animation

2D animation

Unity

Animation principles

Prototyping

English

Tools

After Effects

Animate

Spine

Unity timelines

Shaders

Job description

Aristocrat is seeking a skilled UI Animator to bring innovation lab titles to life. You will animate UI elements, 2D assets, and environments, ensuring smooth Unity implementation while collaborating with designers and developers to elevate user experience.

You’ll apply motion principles, prototype with After Effects/Animate/Spine, and optimize assets for performance on mobile. A strong AI tooling mindset is a plus for rapid concepting and iteration.