Animator - Fixed cover

Relax Gaming Limited; Malmö kommun; On-site; SEK 380,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Relax Gaming Limited in Malmö is seeking an Animator to join our game studio. You’ll collaborate with artists and developers to create visually compelling animations for gameplay and cinematics.

The role is a fixed-term parental leave cover, ideally starting in January 2027. You should have at least 2 years of professional experience and a strong background in 2D animation using tools such as After Effects, Spine, and Photoshop.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of professional experience.
• Proficient with 2D animation tools (After Effects, Spine) and rigging.
• Strong Photoshop proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Animate 2D characters, props, and UI elements
• Design and implement visual effects, sprite sheets, and procedural textures
• Collaborate with animators and programmers to develop animation pipelines
• Create mockup videos and visual concepts to communicate game features
• Contribute creative ideas and inspiration while bringing others’ concepts to life

Skills

2D animation

After Effects

Spine

Photoshop

Skeletal animation

Rigging

Team collaboration

Tools

After Effects

Spine

Photoshop

Job description

At Relax Gaming, we make games come alive, and we are looking for a skilled Animator to join our game studio in Malmö!

As an Animator at Relax, you will work closely with both the artists and developers within your project and studio to create visually compelling animations for both gameplay and cinematics. We are looking for a highly motivated team player to help us innovate, develop and deliver the best games in the industry.

This is a fixed-term parental leave cover, ideally starting in January 2027.

What you’ll do

• Animate 2D characters, props, and UI elements
• Design and implement visual effects, sprite sheets, and procedural textures
• Collaborate with animators and programmers to develop, test, and refine animation pipelines
• Create mockup videos and visual concepts to communicate game features
• Contribute creative ideas and inspiration while also bringing others’ concepts to life

What we’re looking for

• At least 2 years of professional experience
• Proven experience with 2D animation
• Education or professional experience using industry-standard 2D tools such as After Effects, Spine, or equivalent tools
• Strong foundation in skeletal animation and rigging
• Proficiency in Photoshop
• Ability to work both collaboratively and independently

Bonus points for

• Experience working with casino/online games
• Experience working with Spine 2D
• 3D Animation skills
• Experience working with game engines and optimisation skills
• Drawing skills

Life at Relax

Are you ready to join a creative, forward-thinking team shaping the future of iGaming? At Relax, we value curiosity, diversity, and the courage to challenge limits. With 350+ colleagues across 10+ locations, we combine stability with constant evolution, driven by passion and teamwork. Relax offers an environment where you can grow, learn, and make a real impact. Collaboration is at the heart of how we work, and our success stems from the talent and dedication of our people. If you’re motivated by quality, results, and meaningful connections, you’ll fit right in. No matter where you’re based, you’ll find the same supportive, respectful, and ambitious spirit that defines Relax Gaming.

Life at Relax in Malmö

Located in the heart of the city, just a few steps from Lilla Torg, our (two-floor + terrace) Malmö office is more than just a workplace. Here, you’ll find a diverse, vibrant, family-like community. There is a vibe in the office that is always upbeat. Our modern space blends Scandinavian comfort with a fast-paced, international mindset. With excellent transport connections and all the best the city has to offer right outside the door, it's the perfect base for doing great work and enjoying life while you do it. Come for the innovation, stay for the people.

About Relax Gaming

Relax Gaming Group was founded in 2010 with the goal of simplifying B2B content delivery for the modern iGaming landscape. With business simplicity and collaboration central to its ethos. Via a quick one-time integration, Relax Gaming now provides access to a roster of 4,000+ casino games to 1,000+ operator brands with a diverse range of proprietary products, including Poker, Bingo, and it's own extensive slot portfolio. High-quality aggregated content from multiple partner studios is provided through its selected Silver Bullet (commercially represented) and Powered By Relax (commercially independent) partners.