Spine animator (slots)

# 2D Spine Animator — Slot Games

We are looking for a **2D Spine Animator** to join our slot game studio and help bring symbols, characters, bonuses, and game features to life.

This role is specifically focused on **online slot games**. You should understand how slot animations need to feel: fast, satisfying, readable, exciting, and optimized for repeated gameplay.

You will work closely with our artists, developers, and game producers across multiple slot titles at the same time.

## What You'll Do

* Animate slot game assets using **Spine 2D**.

* Create animations for:

 * Wilds

 * Scatters

 * Premium symbols

 * Characters

 * Bonus triggers

 * Free spin sequences

 * Big Win / Mega Win moments

 * Multipliers

 * Collect mechanics

 * UI elements

 * Feature transitions

 * Background elements

 * VFX-supported game moments

* Create idle, landing, anticipation, win, trigger, celebration, and transition animations.

* Rig characters and symbols cleanly and efficiently.

* Work from layered PSDs, concept art, and existing game assets.

* Collaborate with game designers and producers to make sure animations match the intended slot experience.

* Work closely with developers to ensure animations are technically clean and easy to integrate.

* Iterate quickly based on internal and client feedback.

* Maintain organized Spine project files and production-ready exports.

* Work across several slot games simultaneously.

## What We're Looking For

* Strong professional experience with **Spine 2D**.

* Previous experience working on **online slots, casino games, or iGaming** is strongly preferred.

* A portfolio demonstrating high-quality 2D game animation.

* Strong understanding of animation fundamentals:

 * Timing

 * Anticipation

 * Impact

 * Squash and stretch

 * Easing

 * Secondary motion

 * Loops

 * Character animation

* Experience rigging characters and complex assets in Spine.

* Ability to create animations that feel polished without slowing down gameplay.

* Strong attention to detail.

* Comfortable working quickly and handling multiple games at once.

* Able to take direction while also making creative recommendations.

## Slot Experience

You should understand how animation is used inside slot games.

You should be familiar with things like:

* Wild and Scatter animations

* Symbol win states

* Anticipation / tease animations

* Bonus triggers

* Free Spins

* Multipliers

* Cascades / tumbling reels

* Hold-and-win mechanics

* Collect mechanics

* Bonus Buy games

* Big Win sequences

* Character reactions and feature animations

Experience playing or studying games from studios such as **Hacksaw Gaming, Pragmatic Play, Nolimit City, Relax Gaming, Push Gaming, Play'n GO, Evolution/NetEnt**, or similar is a major plus.

## Working Hours & Communication

* You must be able to work primarily during **North American / EST hours**.

* Strong conversational English is required.

* You will occasionally join team calls and communicate with producers, developers, and other artists.

* You should be comfortable receiving feedback directly and explaining creative decisions when needed.

## Nice to Have

* Experience with After Effects.

* Experience creating or integrating 2D VFX.

* Experience with Photoshop or Illustrator.

* Understanding of animation optimization for web/mobile games.

* Previous experience at a slot studio or casino game provider.

* Experience working remotely with international development teams.

## How to Apply