2D Animator

SciPlay; United States; Remote; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Social package: paid vacation and sick

Medical insurance coverage

Conference participation reimbursement

Employee referral bonuses

Regular team-building events

Healthy work-life balance

Friendly and supportive environment

Job summary

SciPlay is seeking a highly skilled 2D Animator with strong hands-on Unity experience to join our game development team in the United States. You will own animation work from concept through implementation, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver engaging, performance-conscious animations.

The ideal candidate will narrate visual stories and work as a technical collaborator, translating monetization strategies into clear animation solutions while maintaining high-quality visuals in

Qualifications

• Strong professional experience creating and implementing animations inside Unity.
• Good spoken English for daily communication.
• Deep understanding of Unity Animator, Canvas/UI animation, and production pipelines.
• High proficiency in Adobe After Effects.
• Solid foundation in 2D animation principles.
• Experience creating both feature-level animation and micro UI interactions.
• Ability to work within technical constraints while maintaining visual quality.
• Strong collaboration skills and comfort working in cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Create high-quality 2D animations across a wide range of game experiences, including full feature animations from concept to implementation.
• Develop player-facing onboarding flows and UI micro-interactions.
• Implement animations directly in Unity using Animator Controllers, Timeline, and UI systems.
• Collaborate with Technical Artists, Developers, Designers, and other team members to translate design intent into animation solutions.
• Ensure animations meet performance and usability constraints within live game environments.

Skills

2D animation

Unity

UI animation

Tools

Adobe After Effects

Job description

SciPlay is a leading developer and publisher of digital games on mobile and web platforms, providing highly entertaining free-to-play games that millions of people play every day for their authenticity, engagement and fun.

SciPlay currently offers nine core games, including social casino games Jackpot Party Casino, Gold Fish Casino Slots, Hot Shot Casino and Quick Hit Slots, and casual games MONOPOLY Slots, Bingo Showdown, 88 Fortunes Slots, Backgammon Live and Solitaire Pet Adventure with offices all over the world!

Position Summary

We are looking for a highly skilled 2D Animator with strong hands‑on experience in Unity to join our game development team. This role combines creative animation expertise with technical implementation, requiring a deep understanding of Unity’s animation systems and production pipelines.

The ideal candidate is both a visual storyteller and a technical collaborator — someone who can take ownership of animation work from concept through implementation, while working closely with multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Create high-quality 2D animations across a wide range of game experiences, including:
• Full feature animations from concept to implementation
• Player‑facing explanatory sequences and animated onboarding flows
• UI micro‑interactions and responsive interface animation
  • Monetization communication such as offers, store assets, pre‑loaders, and promotional surfaces
  • Animated popups and communication moments that enhance clarity and player engagement
  • Implement animations directly in Unity, using Animator Controllers, Timeline, and Unity UI systems.
• Collaborate closely with: Technical Artists, Developers, Monetization Managers, Designers, 2D Artists and Illustrators
• Translate design intent and monetization strategy into clear, engaging animation solutions.
• Ensure animations meet performance, technical, and usability constraints within the live game environment.
• Contribute to improving animation workflows and pipelines within the Unity ecosystem.

Requirements

• Strong professional experience creating and implementing animations inside Unity
• Good spoken English for daily communication.
• Deep understanding of Unity Animator, Canvas/UI animation, and production pipelines.
• High proficiency in Adobe After Effects (and related motion design tools).
• Solid foundation in 2D animation principles and motion design.
• Experience creating both feature‑level animation and micro UI interactions.
• Ability to work within technical constraints while maintaining visual quality.
• Strong collaboration skills and comfort working in cross‑functional teams.

Nice to Have

• Experience in live‑service games or social casino/mobile gaming environments.
• Understanding of monetization‑driven design and player communication.
• Experience working alongside Tech Artists and developers on implementation challenges.

What weoffer:

• Social package: paid vacation and sick leaves
• Medical insurance coverage
• Conference participation reimbursement
• Employee referral bonuses
• Regular team‑building events and other activities
• Healthy work‑life balance
• Friendly and supportive environment