About This Role
An Animator at SpinPlay Games creates polished, production-ready character, gameplay, and FX animations for mobile and web-based casino games. This role involves close collaboration with artists, designers, and other stakeholders to ensure animations meet both artistic and technical requirements. The position suits a detail-oriented individual who values quality and optimization in their work.
Responsibilities
- Create high-quality character, creature, gameplay, and FX animations utilizing Spine
- Build and maintain efficient animation rigs that balance visual quality with performance requirements
- Produce polished animations without relying on overly complex rigs, excessive mesh deformation, or high vertex-count meshes
- Support multiple game themes, art styles, and animation requirements across projects
- Apply optimization best practices to meet mobile and web performance requirements
- Implement feedback quickly and accurately while maintaining a high standard of quality
- Maintain organized source files and version control practices
- Review your work for accuracy, consistency, optimization, and technical compliance prior to submission
- Identify workflow improvements and proactively communicate potential production risks
- Take ownership of animation assignments and consistently deliver high-quality work on schedule
Requirements
- 4+ years of professional animation experience
- Professional experience creating Spine animations for games
- Experience shipping mobile or web-based games
- Expert-level Spine animation skills
- Strong understanding of rigging, animation workflows, and optimization best practices
- Demonstrated ability to create high-quality animations without relying on overly complex rigs, excessive mesh deformation, or high vertex-count meshes
- Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to quality
- Proven ability to accurately follow creative and technical direction
- Ability to interpret feedback and implement revisions efficiently
- Strong organizational and file management skills
- Ability to work independently and take ownership of assigned work
- Comfortable working across multiple art styles and game types
Nice to have:
- Experience within the casino, social casino, or iGaming industry
- Experience creating Spine FX
- Strong technical problem-solving skills
- Experience working on live game productions
- Experience collaborating with remote development teams
Important Details
- Work format: fully remote, but candidates must be willing to work from or relocate to Nevada or Texas