Animator

GSA Techsource; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Bank holidays

Pension scheme

Hybrid working

Job summary

GSA Techsource in the North West is seeking a 2D Animator with Spine expertise to join an established iGaming studio on a hybrid basis. The role spans Junior to Senior levels with a core requirement for Spine proficiency.

You will create engaging animations for slot games, work with artists and developers to ensure technical feasibility, and polish assets for production. The team emphasizes collaboration and a consistent visual style across titles.

Qualifications

• Professional experience in 2D animation, ideally within iGaming, mobile or gaming.
• Hands-on Spine knowledge is essential and must be demonstrated.
• Understanding of 2D animation principles, rigging and animation workflows.
• Experience working with game assets and animation pipelines.
• Good knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Create engaging 2D animations for slot games and game features.
• Use Spine to rig, animate and develop character and game animations.
• Collaborate with artists and developers to ensure technical suitability for implementation.
• Animate characters, symbols, UI elements and other in-game assets.
• Help bring concepts and static artwork to life through expressive animation.
• Ensure animations are optimised and production-ready.
• Maintain a consistent visual and animation style with the wider creative team.

Skills

Spine

2D Animation

Game Assets

Adobe Creative Suite

Tools

Spine

Job description

Are you a 2D Animator with experience using Spine and looking for your next opportunity in the iGaming space?

We’re working with an established igaming studio looking for a talented 2D Animator to join their creative team. They’re open to candidates across Junior, Midweight and Senior levels, but the key requirement is strong knowledge and hands‑on experience with Spine.

You’ll be creating engaging, high-quality animations for slot games, working closely with artists, designers and developers to bring characters, symbols and game features to life.

Key Responsibilities

• Create engaging 2D animations for slot games and game features
• Use Spine to rig, animate and develop character and game animations
• Work closely with artists and developers to ensure animations are technically suitable for implementation
• Animate characters, symbols, UI elements and other in-game assets
• Help bring concepts and static artwork to life through expressive, polished animation
• Ensure animations are optimised and production‑ready
• Collaborate with the wider creative team to maintain a consistent visual and animation style

What We’re Looking For

• Professional experience in 2D animation, ideally within iGaming, mobile or gaming
• Hands-on experience and strong knowledge of Spine is essential
• Understanding of 2D animation principles, rigging and animation workflows
• Experience working with game assets and animation pipelines
• Good knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite would be beneficial
• A creative, collaborative approach with a strong eye for detail
• Candidates considered from Junior through to Senior level

Why Join?

• Work on exciting, visually ambitious slot games
• Be part of a creative and collaborative studio environment
• Opportunity to develop your skills and progress within the team
• Have a genuine impact on the animation and feel of their games

Location: North West – Hybrid working

Salary: up to £40k

Benefits: 25 days holiday + bank holidays, hybrid working, company pension scheme and a supportive studio environment

If you’re a 2D Animator with strong Spine experience and want to work on exciting slot games, we would love to hear from you!