2D Spine Animator

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.