Game Animator

Spinomenal is a fast-growing content provider in the online casino industry driven by creativity innovation and collaboration. We create visually rich engaging games enjoyed by players around the world and animation plays a key role in bringing our worlds to life.

As a Game Animator you will be responsible for creating high-quality dynamic animations that enhance gameplay excitement and player engagement. Youll work closely with Game Designers Developers Product Managers and the Art team to transform static assets into immersive polished gaming experiences.

As part of the Studio Art department youll be responsible for animating characters symbols UI elements transitions and visual effects across our games.

The role focuses on Spine animation alongside additional animation tools such as After Effects ensuring smooth integration with the game engine and a high-quality final product.

Youll collaborate closely with developers to ensure animations are optimized technically sound and aligned with gameplay mechanics and performance requirements.

• Game Animation (Spine): Create high-quality character symbol and in-game animations using Spine including skeletal setups rigging skinning and timeline animation.
• UI & Effects Animation: Animate UI elements transitions pop-ups and visual effects that enhance the player experience and support game flow.
• After Effects & Additional Tools: Design and animate supplementary assets visual effects and promotional-style animations using Adobe After Effects and other relevant tools.
• Integration & Optimization: Work closely with developers to ensure animations are correctly implemented optimized for performance and function smoothly within the game engine.
• Collaboration: Collaborate with Game Designers Developers Product Managers and the Art team to align animation style timing and behavior with game design and product requirements.
• Iteration & Polish: Iterate on animations based on feedback playtests and technical constraints to achieve the highest possible quality and responsiveness.
• Consistency & Quality: Ensure animations follow visual guidelines maintain consistency across games and meet Spinomenals quality standards.
• Documentation & Handover: Prepare animation assets guidelines and clear handover materials for development and production teams.

Requirements:

• At Least 2 years of experience as a Game Animator preferably in Casino gaming or interactive media.
• Strong proficiency in Spine - a must (including rigging skinning and animation workflows).
• Proficiency in Adobe After Effects - a must.
• Experience working with game engines and collaborating closely with developers.
• Strong understanding of animation principles (timing easing anticipation squash & stretch etc.).
• Ability to animate UI elements characters symbols and effects with a playful polished game feel.
• close attention to detail and a strong aesthetic sense.
• Ability to balance creativity with technical constraints and performance considerations.
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset.
• Passion for games and familiarity with online slot games - a bonus.