2D Spine Animator

Job Description

About the Opportunity

R77 Global is working with an innovative mobile-first games provider that is expanding its creative development team.

Our client develops RNG casino entertainment alongside skill-based, competitive gaming experiences, placing a strong emphasis on engaging visuals, fluid gameplay and memorable player interactions.

We are seeking a talented 2D Spine Animator who can transform static artwork into polished, expressive and engaging animations.

The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of movement, timing and visual effects within mobile gaming environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Create high-quality skeletal animations using Spine 2D for mobile casino and casual games.

• Animate characters, game symbols, UI components, special features and interactive gameplay elements.

• Develop smooth animations for game transitions, rewards, wins and other player interactions.

• Work with 2D Artists to prepare, rig and optimise assets for animation.

• Collaborate with Game Designers and Developers to ensure animations support gameplay mechanics.

• Optimise animation assets for smooth performance across mobile devices.

• Build and maintain reusable animation components and consistent animation workflows.

• Test and refine animations based on technical requirements, game feedback and visual quality standards.

• Support animation integration into game engines and production environments.

• What We're Looking For

• Proven professional experience working with Spine 2D, including rigging and skeletal animation.

• A portfolio or showreel demonstrating strong character animation, motion and timing skills.

• Previous experience in iGaming, casino game development or mobile gaming.

• Understanding of animation principles, including anticipation, timing, weight, easing and secondary motion.

• Experience preparing assets and animation exports for development teams.

• Ability to optimise animations without compromising visual quality.

• Strong collaboration skills when working with artists, designers and technical teams.

• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple animation requirements.

• Nice to Have

• Experience animating slot games, bingo, instant-win or other casino-related products.

• Familiarity with Unity, JavaScript-based game frameworks or similar technologies.

• Experience with Adobe After Effects and Photoshop.

• Understanding of animation state machines, runtime constraints and mobile optimisation.

• Experience developing effects for reward mechanics, competitive gameplay and player engagement.

• Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Fully remote position.

• Work on a diverse portfolio of mobile-first casino and competitive games.

• Opportunity to contribute creatively to games from concept through to release.

• Join a collaborative team where animation is central to the gaming experience.

• Interested?

• If you know how to make characters, features and game mechanics come alive through great animation, we'd love to hear from you.

• Apply through R77 Global with your CV and Spine animation showreel or portfolio.

Required Skills

• Performance
• Entertainment
• Animation
• Unity
• Support
• Mobile Devices
• Development
• Collaboration
• Features
• Photoshop
• Components
• Developers
• Attention To Detail
• Integration