2D Spine Animator (Hybrid, UK)

West Pier Studio; Brighton; Hybrid; GBP 46,125 - 64,575; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

West Pier Studio is seeking a creative and technically minded 2D Spine Animator for a Fixed Term / Freelance role. The position is hybrid in the UK and requires attendance on agreed studio days.

You will create polished animations across slots, casino, instant win, and casual games, collaborating with artists, producers, and developers to deliver high-quality gameplay experiences. Opportunities to shape animation standards and adopt AI-assisted workflows are available.

Qualifications

• Commercial experience creating 2D animations for games or related digital entertainment.
• Strong portfolio/showreel demonstrating Spine 2D animation.
• Experience rigging, skinning, keyframes and export workflows in Spine 2D.
• Understanding of animation principles, timing and player feedback.
• Experience collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.
• Comfortable using AI-assisted creative tools for animation production.
• UK-based and able to attend the office on agreed hybrid days.

Responsibilities

• Create high-quality 2D animations using Spine 2D for gameplay features and UI.
• Rig, animate, optimise, and export production-ready assets for web-based games.
• Develop gameplay animations, UI transitions, and player feedback to enhance game feel.
• Collaborate with artists, designers, developers, producers, and stakeholders.
• Review animations against direction, technical feedback, and gameplay needs.
• Leverage AI-assisted tools to support ideation and production workflow.
• Support organised workflows, file management, and production standards across projects.
• Maintain organised Spine asset libraries and production-ready assets.

Skills

Spine 2D

2D game animation

Portfolio/showreel

AI-assisted tools

Team collaboration

Communication

UK-based

Tools

After Effects

AI toolchains

Job description

Location: Hybrid, UK only

Engagement: Fixed Term / Freelance

Industry: iGaming / Online Casino / Slot Games

Important: This is a hybrid role. Some days in the studio may be required so applicants must be UK-based and able to attend the office on agreed days.

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.

To Apply

Please send your CV and portfolio/showreel showcasing your Spine 2D animation work, gameplay animations, UI motion, or other relevant game animation experience. Please include your location and availability.