[Remote] Animator

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. SpinPlay Games develops mobile and web-based casino games and is seeking an Animator to create polished, production-ready character, gameplay, creature, and FX animations. The role involves building efficient rigs, optimizing animations for mobile and web performance, incorporating feedback, maintaining organized files, and delivering high-quality work on schedule. Responsibilities • Create high-quality character, creature, gameplay, and FX animations utilizing Spine • Build and maintain efficient animation rigs that balance visual quality with performance requirements • Produce polished animations without relying on 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 to meet mobile and web performance requirements • Implement feedback quickly and accurately while maintaining a high standard of quality • Maintain organized source files and version control practices • Review your work for accuracy, consistency, optimization, and technical compliance prior to submission • Identify workflow improvements and proactively communicate potential production risks • Take ownership of animation assignments and consistently deliver high-quality work on schedule Skills • Candidate must be willing to work from/relocate to those locations • The art team is expected to be available to work during the hours of 9am-3pm Pacific time • 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 • Demonstrated ability to create high-quality animations without relying on overly complex rigs, excessive mesh deformation, or high vertex-count meshes • Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to quality • Proven ability to accurately follow creative and technical direction • 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 • Applications without a 2D animation portfolio will not be considered • Experience within the casino, social casino, or iGaming industry • Experience creating Spine FX • Strong technical problem-solving skills • Experience working on live game productions • Experience collaborating with remote development teams Benefits • Fully remote workplace • Relocation assistance is available Company Overview • At SpinPlay Games, not only do we take pride in our slots, we take pride in ourselves. It was founded in 2019, and is headquartered in Las Vegas, NV, US, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is https://www.spinplaygames.com/.