Animator

About This Role

Bringing the artwork and ideas of games to life through animation is the core of this role within the Creative Department's Animation Team. The role focuses on creating engaging, polished, and fun animations for mobile slot games, while continuously developing skills and improving quality. It suits a 2D animator comfortable with both realistic and stylized animation, with a strong understanding of animation fundamentals and the 12 Principles of Animation.

Responsibilities

• Create high-quality animations and visual effects for characters, creatures, animals, symbols, props, and other game elements, ensuring proper staging, timing, and seamless integration with other game elements
• Work with both stylized and realistic animation
• Plan and present animation concepts, including animatics for prototypes and early-stage ideas, based on product specifications and project constraints
• Review and quality-check final animations and effects, ensuring they meet product requirements and the team's quality standards
• Collaborate with designers and cross-functional teams throughout the game development process to ensure all creative elements work together to deliver the best possible player experience
• Contribute to creative discussions, including art reviews and brainstorming sessions, staying open to feedback and direction
• Research market trends and competitor games to keep animation work fresh, relevant, and competitive
• Drive innovation by introducing new tools, techniques, and best practices to improve the animation process
• Maintain a library of reusable animation and visual effect assets to support efficiency on future projects

Requirements

• A demo reel showcasing your most outstanding animation and visual effects work
• Hands-on experience creating animations and visual effects for games or interactive media
• Strong understanding of core animation principles (timing, spacing, staging, etc.) and their application in game design
• Proficiency in animation software (Spine 2D or similar)
• Ability to create compelling visual effects and understand how they enhance user experience
• Excellent collaboration skills - you work well with designers, developers, and stakeholders across teams
• Strong communication skills and confidence presenting your work to audiences at all levels
• Meticulous attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously without compromising quality
• A problem-solving mindset and willingness to adapt and take on varied tasks as needed

Nice to have:

• 5+ years of professional experience in animation and visual effects
• Familiarity with casino slot games or gaming industry trends