Animator

Animator

Full-Time 36000 - 44000 £ / year (est.) Home office (partial)
GSA Techsource

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Create engaging 2D animations for exciting slot games using Spine.
  • Company: Join a creative iGaming studio with a collaborative vibe.
  • Benefits: Enjoy 25 days holiday, hybrid working, and a supportive environment.
  • Other info: Opportunities available for Junior to Senior levels in a dynamic setting.
  • Why this job: Make a real impact on visually ambitious games and develop your skills.
  • Qualifications: Experience in 2D animation and strong knowledge of Spine is essential.

The predicted salary is between 36000 - 44000 £ per year.

Are you a 2D Animator with experience using Spine and looking for your next opportunity in the iGaming space? We’re working with an established igaming studio looking for a talented 2D Animator to join their creative team. They’re open to candidates across Junior, Midweight and Senior levels, but the key requirement is strong knowledge and hands-on experience with Spine.

You’ll be creating engaging, high-quality animations for slot games, working closely with artists, designers and developers to bring characters, symbols and game features to life.

Key Responsibilities

  • Create engaging 2D animations for slot games and game features
  • Use Spine to rig, animate and develop character and game animations
  • Work closely with artists and developers to ensure animations are technically suitable for implementation
  • Animate characters, symbols, UI elements and other in-game assets
  • Help bring concepts and static artwork to life through expressive, polished animation
  • Ensure animations are optimised and production-ready
  • Collaborate with the wider creative team to maintain a consistent visual and animation style

What We’re Looking For

  • Professional experience in 2D animation, ideally within iGaming, mobile or gaming
  • Hands-on experience and strong knowledge of Spine is essential
  • Understanding of 2D animation principles, rigging and animation workflows
  • Experience working with game assets and animation pipelines
  • Good knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite would be beneficial
  • A creative, collaborative approach with a strong eye for detail

Why Join?

  • Work on exciting, visually ambitious slot games
  • Be part of a creative and collaborative studio environment
  • Opportunity to develop your skills and progress within the team
  • Have a genuine impact on the animation and feel of their games

Location: North West – Hybrid working

Experience: 2D Animation + Spine experience essential

Salary: up to £40k

Benefits: 25 days holiday + bank holidays, hybrid working, company pension scheme and a supportive studio environment

If you’re a 2D Animator with strong Spine experience and want to work on exciting slot games, we would love to hear from you!

Animator employer: GSA Techsource

GSA Techsource is an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and innovative work culture in the vibrant West Midlands. With a focus on employee growth, you will have the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to game development while enjoying a hybrid work model that promotes work-life balance. Join us to be part of a dynamic team where your expertise in QA testing will be valued and rewarded.

GSA Techsource

Contact Details:

GSA Techsource Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Animator

2D Animation
Spine
Rigging
Animation Workflows
Game Asset Management
Animation Pipelines
Adobe Creative Suite