Animator

SpinPlay Games

Animator creating polished Spine character, gameplay, and FX animations for SpinPlay’s mobile and web casino games. Optimizing rigs and assets for production performance across varied game themes.

Posted 8/7/2026full-timeRemote • Nevada, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expert-level Spine animation skills with a strong understanding of rigging and animation workflows, ensuring high-quality animations while optimizing for mobile and web performance. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and manage multiple projects while maintaining attention to detail and adherence to technical requirements.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Expert-Level Spine Animation Skills4+ Years Professional Animation ExperienceStrong Understanding of Rigging and Animation WorkflowsExperience Shipping Mobile or Web-Based Games2D Animation Portfolio

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Hard Skills

Spine AnimationAnimation RiggingAnimation WorkflowsOptimization Best PracticesHigh-Quality Animation ProductionMesh Deformation ManagementVersion Control PracticesTechnical Compliance ReviewWorkflow Improvement IdentificationCreative Direction Implementation

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailOrganizational SkillsAbility to Work IndependentlyProactive CommunicationAbility to Interpret Feedback

Industry Keywords

Mobile GamesWeb GamesCasinoSocial CasinoIGamingLive Game ProductionsRemote Development Teams

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Create high-quality character, creature, gameplay, and FX animations utilizing Spine
Build and maintain efficient animation rigs balancing visual quality with performance requirements
Produce polished animations without overly complex rigs, excessive mesh deformation, or high vertex-count meshes
Support multiple game themes, art styles, and animation requirements across projects
Apply optimization best practices for mobile and web performance
Implement feedback quickly and accurately while maintaining high quality
Maintain organized source files and version control practices
Review work for accuracy, consistency, optimization, and technical compliance before submission
Identify workflow improvements and proactively communicate production risks
Own animation assignments and deliver high-quality work on schedule
Collaborate with artists, designers, and other stakeholders to meet artistic and technical requirements

Requirements

What you’ll need

4+ years of professional animation experience
Professional experience creating Spine animations for games
Experience shipping mobile or web-based games
Expert-level Spine animation skills
Strong understanding of rigging, animation workflows, and optimization best practices
Ability to create high-quality animations without overly complex rigs, excessive mesh deformation, or high vertex-count meshes
Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to quality
Proven ability to follow creative and technical direction accurately
Ability to interpret feedback and implement revisions efficiently
Strong organizational and file management skills
Ability to work independently and take ownership of assigned work
Comfortable working across multiple art styles and game types
2D animation portfolio required; applications without one will not be considered
Must be willing to work from or relocate to Nevada or Texas
Availability to work 9am–3pm Pacific time
Preferred: experience in casino, social casino, or iGaming; Spine FX; technical problem-solving; live game productions; remote development teams

Benefits

Comp & perks

Relocation assistance is available