2D Animator, Casino Games Studio

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2D Animator creating game art assets for casino games at Gladiator Games Studio in a fully remote setup. Collaborating with game designers and developers to bring ideas to life.

Posted 4/11/2026full-timeRemote • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Collaborate with the studio head and game designers to animate characters, environments, icons, UIs and other game elements using both png sequences and spine.
Design and produce win presentations, game transitions, animations etc. for casino games.
Work closely with front-end developers to deliver art assets in the required formats for implementation.
Ensure proper compression and optimisation of assets for various supported devices.
Stay updated on thematic trends and key competitors in the gaming industry, proactively suggesting themes and improvements for upcoming games based on ongoing research.
Assist game designers in visualising their game ideas quickly.
Stay up-to-date with industry-standard tools and techniques for generating game art and animations.
Clearly communicate ideas and concepts throughout the organisation.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Present a portfolio of personal work including character animations in various styles.
Be meticulous, proactive, and possess a keen eye for detail.
Provide reasonable and accurate project estimates and meet deadlines.
Have proficiency in Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, Maya, and Spine.
Have intermediate to advanced knowledge of 3D modelling, and texturing.
Have experience creating storyboards, art guidelines, mood boards, and concept art with a quick turnaround.
Have a strong understanding of anatomy, body mechanics and composition.
Be adaptable to new animation styles, in-game animation production tools and workflows.
Demonstrate expertise in layering and delivering assets in preferred formats.
Have an excellent eye for colour theory, composition, and rendering.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Highly competitive salary reflecting your skills and experience.
Regular company socials and outings.
Reward and recognition programs to acknowledge your contributions.
Free bicycle parking to promote eco-friendly transportation options.
20 days of annual leave, in addition to 8 days of bank holiday.
Free snacks, beer, and soft drinks and a PS5 in the office.
Lovely and modern office space in central London.

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Hard Skills & Tools

character animation3D modellingtexturingstoryboardingart guidelinesmood boardsconcept artcompressionoptimisationcolour theory

Soft Skills

meticulousproactivekeen eye for detailadaptabilitycommunicationproject estimationdeadline management