2D Spine Animator

West Pier Studio; Brighton; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

West Pier Studio in the United Kingdom is seeking a creative and technically minded 2D Spine Animator. You will craft high-quality gameplay animations, UI motion, and player interactions across slots, casino, instant win, and casual games.

Working closely with artists, producers, developers and stakeholders, you will translate briefs into fluid animations that enhance gameplay and visual experience, while shaping animation standards and exploring new techniques.

Qualifications

• Commercial experience creating 2D animations for games or related creative industries.
• Strong portfolio/showreel demonstrating Spine 2D animation.
• Experience using Spine 2D: rigging, skinning, keyframes, export workflows.
• Solid understanding of animation timing, motion, and player feedback.
• Experience collaborating with artists, designers, developers, producers and partners.
• Comfortable using or learning AI-assisted tools to support production.
• UK-based and able to attend the office on hybrid days.

Responsibilities

• Create high-quality 2D animations using Spine 2D for gameplay features, symbols, UI, and player interactions.
• Rig, animate, optimise, and export assets for web-based games.
• Develop gameplay animations, UI transitions, and player feedback to enhance feel and engagement.
• Collaborate with artists, designers, developers, producers, and stakeholders for quality and feasibility.
• Review and refine animations based on direction, feedback, and requirements.
• Use AI-assisted tools to support ideation, production, and efficiency.
• Support efficient workflows, documentation, and file organisation across projects.
• Maintain organised animation libraries and Spine assets.

Skills

Spine 2D

Animation principles

Team collaboration

Communication

AI tools awareness

Problem solving

Tools

Spine 2D

After Effects

AI-assisted tools

Job description

About the role

We are looking for a creative and technically minded 2D Spine Animator to help bring our games to life through engaging, high-quality animation.

Working closely with artists, producers, developers, and stakeholders, you will create polished gameplay animations, UI motion, feature sequences, and player interactions across slots, casino, instant win, and casual games.

You will be responsible for translating game concepts and creative briefs into fluid, engaging animations that enhance gameplay, reinforce player feedback, and support the overall visual experience.

You’ll also have the opportunity to help shape animation standards and explore new techniques that improve both creative quality and production efficiency.

We use AI-assisted workflows where appropriate and are looking for someone who is comfortable using, or keen to learn, AI tools to support ideation, animation production, iteration, and workflow efficiency while maintaining high creative standards.

Your Responsibilities

• Create high-quality 2D animations using Spine 2D for gameplay features, symbols, UI, and player interactions.
• Rig, animate, optimise, and export production-ready animation assets for web-based games.
• Develop gameplay animations, feature sequences, UI transitions, and player feedback that enhance game feel and player engagement.
• Work closely with artists, designers, developers, producers, and stakeholders to ensure animation quality, technical feasibility, and visual consistency throughout development.
• Review and refine animations based on creative direction, technical feedback, and gameplay requirements.
• Use AI-assisted tools and workflows to support concept exploration, animation production, and creative efficiency.
• Support efficient animation workflows, documentation, file organisation, and production standards across multiple projects.
• Maintain organised animation libraries and production-ready Spine assets.

Required Skills & Experience

• Commercial experience creating 2D animations for games, iGaming, digital entertainment, or a related creative industry.
• Strong portfolio or showreel demonstrating high-quality Spine 2D animation.
• Experience using Spine 2D, including rigging, skinning, keyframe animation, and export workflows.
• Strong understanding of animation principles, timing, motion, and player feedback.
• Experience collaborating with artists, designers, developers, producers, and external creative partners.
• Comfortable using, or keen to learn, AI-assisted creative tools to support animation production and workflow optimisation.
• Strong communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills.
• UK-based and able to attend the office on agreed hybrid working days.

Desirable / Nice to have

• Experience with After Effects or other motion graphics tools.
• Experience within slots, casino, instant win, or casual games.
• Understanding of optimisation for real-time game performance.