[Hiring] Senior 2D Spine Animator @Legends EOR

Role Description

The Senior 2D Spine Animator will bring static art assets to life through dynamic animations that enhance the gaming experience.

• Working at a senior and technical level, the role covers:
• Animation creation
• Technical implementation
• Asset optimisation
• Rigging workflows
• Advanced Spine features
• Collaborate with 2D artists, game designers, and developers to maintain cohesive visual quality across online casino games.

Qualifications

• Senior-level expertise in Spine 2D, supported by a portfolio of casino/iGaming animations.
• Expert-level experience within the iGaming industry.
• Solid understanding of animation principles, timing, and polish.
• Experience in technical implementation and exporting for production pipelines.
• Knowledge of performance optimisation within online and mobile environments.
• Experience using industry-standard software alongside Spine, including Photoshop, Illustrator, and After Effects.
• Professional level of written and spoken English.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Must be a South African citizen.

Requirements

• Animate symbols, characters, and UI elements using Spine 2D at a senior and technical level.
• Implement animations with precision to ensure smooth integration into game engines.
• Develop both stylised and realistic animations depending on project requirements.
• Optimise assets for performance and file-size constraints within online casino games.
• Collaborate with 2D artists, game designers, and developers to ensure cohesive visual quality.
• Maintain consistent file structures and documentation for team handover.
• Contribute to technical animation solutions, rigging workflows, and advanced Spine features.

Benefits

• Remote work opportunity.
• Full-Time position with UK working hours, Monday to Friday.
• Salary range: R50,000 – R70,000 per month.