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Senior 2D Spine Animator
Job summary
A prominent digital animation agency is seeking a Senior 2D Spine Animator to bring online casino games to life. This remote role involves animating characters and UI elements using Spine 2D, working closely with teams to ensure high-quality visuals and performance. Ideal candidates should have over 5 years of animation experience in the iGaming sector and a strong portfolio. The position requires working UK hours and optimizing assets for online environments.
Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience as a Spine 2D Animator, preferably in iGaming/online casino games.
- Strong portfolio showcasing polished casino/iGaming animations.
- 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.
- Collaborate with artists, designers, and developers to maintain cohesive visual quality.
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2D Spine Animator
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.
- 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
- 5+ years of experience as a Spine 2D Animator, preferably in iGaming/online casino games
- Strong portfolio showcasing polished casino/iGaming animations
- 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
* The salary benchmark is based on the target salaries of market leaders in their relevant sectors. It is intended to serve as a guide to help Premium Members assess open positions and to help in salary negotiations. The salary benchmark is not provided directly by the company, which could be significantly higher or lower.