Spine 2D Animator for Real Money Slot Games Provider

About the Employer

We are a Slot Studio specializing in the full-cycle creation of high-quality real-money slot games for the world market. With a fully remote, multicultural team located across Cyprus, Armenia, Dubai, Ukraine, and Romania, our mission is to craft unique slot experiences with original mechanics, where quality always comes before quantity. Each of our titles ensures the best visual and gameplay standards for players worldwide.

Product Description

We create high-quality online slot games for web and mobile platforms, distributed globally to leading iGaming operators. Our games combine advanced mechanics, strong mathematics, and striking visuals & fluid animation to deliver a truly engaging casino experience.

Team

Our team is composed of passionate professionals in art, animation, development, mathematics, and production.

• Front-End Developers

• Backend Engineers

• 2D Artists, Tech Artists

• Game Designers & Head of Product

• Animation Lead + 2D Animators

• QAs

• Game Mathematicians

As a Spine 2D Animator, you will work closely with 2D Artists, game designers, the Head of Product, and developers to create animations that make our slot games visually dynamic and emotionally engaging.

Animator’s Stack

Spine (essential), After Effects, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator (for source assets), generative AI tools (for routine), Pixi.js integration basics, and other animation/optimization tools.

Key Responsibilities (First 3 Months)

• Create high-quality 2D animations for slot game elements (symbols, characters, UI transitions, logos, effects, etc.).

• Rig and animate assets provided by the art team, ensuring smooth and polished movements.

• Collaborate with developers to integrate animations seamlessly into the game client.

• Work with the Head of Product and game designers to bring original mechanics and visual concepts to life.

• Optimize Spine projects for performance across desktop and mobile platforms.

• Ensure animations align with the studio’s quality standards in slot art and animation.

Soft Skills

• Strong artistic sense combined with technical precision.

• Team collaboration in a multicultural environment.

• Reliability and ability to meet deadlines.

• Openness to feedback and eagerness to refine details.

• Passion for crafting memorable slot experiences.

Cultural Fit

• Team-oriented mindset and anti-toxicity values.

• Passionate about animation craft and continuous improvement.

• Respectful collaboration across cultures and time zones.

• Growth mindset aligned with the studio’s scaling journey.

Required Experience

• 3+ years of commercial experience as a Spine Animator (gaming industry strongly preferred).

• Slot production experience is a must-have.

• A stunning animation portfolio demonstrating strong rigging, timing, and visual storytelling in slot/casino games.

• Experience optimizing Spine projects (bones, atlases, draw calls, layering).

• Understanding of asset preparation and export pipelines.

• Familiarity with sound synchronization in animations is an advantage.

English Level

Upper-Intermediate (B2) or above.
⚡ Note: The team is mostly Russian/Ukrainian-speaking, so familiarity with either is a plus.

Work Format

• Fully remote setup with a distributed international team.

• Flexible work hours with alignment to GMT+2 time zone when needed.

Employment Type

• Basic Service Agreement (BSA) contract with our Cyprus-based company.

• Includes NDA agreement to protect intellectual property.

Compensation

• $13–$18 per hour for Middle+/Senior level, based on experience and portfolio.

• performance review with hourly rate upraising upon achievements and productivity.

Benefits

• Fully remote collaboration.

• Compensation for any work-related tools or instruments.

• 1 dayoff per month for any purpose.

• Coworking space support if needed.

• Internal knowledge-sharing sessions.

• Growth opportunities as the company expands.

Recruitment Process

1. Test Task – to evaluate animation skills and creativity.

2. Interview with the Art Lead (up to 60 minutes).

3. Interview with Studio Owner (up to 60 minutes).
   ➡ Final decision is usually made shortly after the last stage.