Technical Animator

SpinPlay Games; Las Vegas (NV); Remote; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the gaming industry is looking for a Technical Animator to join their fully remote team. The role involves creating and optimizing animation assets for games, requiring significant experience in 2D animation and technical skills. Candidates must have a portfolio and be willing to work during Pacific time hours.

Benefits

Relocation assistance available

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years experience with Spine.
• Minimum 6 years experience in 2D animation, drawing, and illustration.
• Experience in slot machine games (mobile platform) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Create and animate characters, environments, and FX in various styles.
• Prepare assets for export efficiently, considering size, dimensions, and resolution.

Skills

2D Animation

Attention to Detail

Problem Solving

Communication

Job description

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At SpinPlay Games, we pride ourselves on our games and our team. As a diverse group of experienced individuals, we constantly ask ourselves, “what next?” We are evolving and aim to improve continuously. Our talented team works together to ensure our games are exceptional.

We excel at thinking outside the box and working independently to assemble each piece of the puzzle. Our passion drives us to create better games and to bring Las Vegas to the world.

Based in Las Vegas, Nevada, we are a fully remote team that values communication for success.

Please note that although our team is fully remote, SpinPlay currently only operates out of NV and TX. Candidates must be willing to work from or relocate to these locations. The art team is expected to be available during 9am-3pm Pacific time. Applications without a 2D animation portfolio will not be considered. Relocation assistance is available.

The Technical Animator liaises between creative and programming teams to optimize animation assets for export. The ideal candidate combines technical knowledge with hands-on skills. We seek problem solvers and clear communicators who pay close attention to detail.

Essential Functions:

• Create and animate characters, environments, and FX in various styles.
• Apply techniques to meet memory limitations.
• Prepare assets for export efficiently, considering size, dimensions, and resolution.
• Minimum 6 years experience with Spine, ideally without using the mesh tool.
• Minimum 6 years experience in 2D animation, drawing, and illustration.
• Experience in slot machine games (mobile platform) is a plus.
• Knowledge of 3D animation is a plus.

SpinPlay Games is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment based on race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, military service, disability, genetic information, or other protected categories, in accordance with applicable laws.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Design and Art/Creative

Industries

• Gambling Facilities and Casinos