Senior 2D Spine Animator

The Legends Agency; Remote; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading online gaming studio in South Africa is seeking a Senior 2D Spine Animator to create captivating animations for online casino games. The role requires over 5 years of related experience and proficiency in Spine 2D, Photoshop, and After Effects. You will work remotely during UK hours, collaborating with a creative team to deliver high-quality gaming content. Strong technical skills and a solid understanding of animation principles are essential for success in this dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Spine 2D Animator, preferably in iGaming/online casino games.
• Deep understanding of animation principles, timing, and visual polish.
• Experience with technical implementation and exporting animations into production pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Animate characters, symbols, and UI elements at a senior/technical level using Spine 2D.
• Implement animations for seamless integration into game engines.
• Create both stylised and realistic animations depending on project needs.
• Optimise assets for file size and performance in online/mobile environments.
• Collaborate with artists, designers, and developers to maintain cohesive visual quality.
• Contribute to rigging workflows, advanced Spine features, and technical animation solutions.
• Maintain structured, well-documented files for smooth team handovers.

Skills

Spine 2D Animation

Technical implementation

Asset optimisation

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Organisational abilities

Tools

Photoshop

Illustrator

After Effects

Job description

Bring online casino games to life with dynamic Spine animations

Remote South Africa | Salary: R33000 - R43000 | UK Hours, Monday to Friday

About Our Client

Our client is a fast‑growing online slots studio specialising in creating engaging, high‑quality casino games for global markets. With a focus on branded IPs and immersive player experiences, they combine creativity with technical precision. Their team thrives on collaboration, innovation, and delivering top‑tier entertainment in the regulated iGaming industry.

The Role: Senior 2D Spine Animator

As a Senior 2D Spine Animator, you will play a key role in transforming static art into polished, dynamic animations that captivate players. You'll be responsible for rigging and animating characters, symbols, and UI elements using Spine 2D, ensuring smooth integration with game engines and optimised performance across platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Animate characters, symbols, and UI elements at a senior/technical level using Spine 2D
• Implement animations for seamless integration into game engines
• Create both stylised and realistic animations depending on project needs
• Optimise assets for file size and performance in online/mobile environments
• Collaborate with artists, designers, and developers to maintain cohesive visual quality
• Contribute to rigging workflows, advanced Spine features, and technical animation solutions
• Maintain structured, well‑documented files for smooth team handovers

About You

• 5+ years of experience as a Spine 2D Animator, preferably in iGaming/online casino games
• Deep understanding of animation principles, timing, and visual polish
• Experience with technical implementation and exporting animations into production pipelines
• Skilled in asset optimisation for performance
• Proficient in English (written and spoken) with clear communication skills
• Strong problem‑solving and organisational abilities
• Experience with Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, and related tools
• South African citizen, comfortable working remotely in UK hours