Spine Animator 2D

Pearson Carter; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing game studio in the UK is seeking a Spine Animator to join their art team. This role is ideal for someone with 3+ years of experience in Spine 2D animation who thrives in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities include creating compelling animations for slot games and collaborating closely with fellow artists. The position starts as fully remote, transitioning to a hybrid model once the Manchester office opens. Applicants should have a strong foundation in animation principles and tools like Adobe Creative Suite.

Benefits

28 days holiday plus UK bank holidays

Fully remote working (hybrid in future)

High level of creative ownership

Collaborative, no-ego team culture

Qualifications

• 3 years’ experience working with Spine 2D.
• Strong grasp of 2D animation principles.
• Confident using bones and mesh deformation.
• Comfortable working closely with other artists.
• Understanding of PixiJS, Unity, or Cocos2D.

Responsibilities

• Creating high-quality Spine 2D animations for slot game symbols.
• Animating pre-built artwork while maintaining visual style.
• Collaborating closely within a small team of artists.
• Ensuring animations are optimized for real-time performance.

Skills

Spine 2D animation

2D animation principles

Bones and mesh deformation

Adobe Creative Suite

Strong communication skills

Understanding of PixiJS, Unity, or Cocos2D

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Location: UK Remote (Hybrid once Manchester office opens)

Contract: 12-month fixed-term contract with a view to permanent employment
(Permanent role may commence sooner as the company continues to grow)

Salary: £28,000 – £30,000 per annum

About the Company

Founded in 2024, we’re a fast-growing game studio focused on creating visually rich, high-quality slot game experiences. After a strong first year, the studio has recently become profitableand is now investing in building out a small but highly skilled creative team.

This is an exciting opportunity to join early, make a real impact, and help shape how the animation function grows as the studio scales.

The Role

We’re looking for a Spine Animator to join our close-knit art team and help bring our games to life. This is a pure animation role, ideal for someone who loves hands-on animation work and thrives in a fast-paced startup environment.

You’ll be working day-to-day with other artists, animating pre-made assets and adapting to established styles and workflows. The pace is quick, priorities can change, and every day brings something new — perfect for someone who enjoys variety and ownership.

The role is currently fully remote within the UK, with plans to move to a hybrid setup in Manchesteras the team continues to expand.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Creating high-quality Spine 2D animations for slot game symbols, characters, and backgrounds
• Animating pre-built artwork while staying true to the studio’s visual style
• Using bones, mesh deformation, and advanced rigging techniques
• Collaborating closely with a small team of artists and contributing ideas
• Working in a fast-moving production environment with changing priorities
• Ensuring animations are optimised for real-time game performance

Working Hours

• Monday to Friday

What We Offer

• Salary of £28,000 – £30,000
• 28 days holiday plus UK bank holidays
• Fully remote working (hybrid in future)
• A chance to join a studio early and grow alongside it
• High level of creative ownership and influence
• A collaborative, no-ego team culture

What We’re Looking For

Essential:

• 3 years’ experience working with Spine 2D
• Strong grasp of 2D animation principles
• Confident using bones and mesh deformation
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite or similar tools
• Comfortable working very closely with other artists
• Strong communication skills — open, honest, and not afraid to speak up
• Understanding of PixiJS, Unity, or Cocos2D
• British citizen (right to work in the UK)

Nice to Have:

• Experience working on slot or casino games
• Background in the gambling or iGaming industry

If you are interested in applying, please use the link on this page, call me on 0191 406 6111 or email me at [e-mail]