UI Animator (Game Development)

TL;DR

UI Animator: Building and optimizing animations for game titles with an accent on motion, clarity, and expression for the player experience. Focus on translating static designs into functional in-game animations, collaborating with design and development teams, and ensuring performance and visual appeal within Unity.

Location: Hybrid in Barcelona, Spain

Company

hirify.global, part of the Aristocrat family, creates top-grossing social casino games like Heart of Vegas and Lightning Link with a global team.

What you will do

• Animate UI elements and transitions to enhance clarity, responsiveness, and player delight.
• Translate static designs and motion comps into fully functional, in-game animations.
• Collaborate with UX, UI, and development teams to ensure consistency, usability, and performance.
• Animate 2D characters and environments to support narrative and gameplay moments.
• Create prototypes using tools like After Effects, Animate, or Spine.
• Work within Unity’s 2D animation system to implement assets directly in-game and optimize them for performance.
• Explore and prototype using generative AI tools for animation concepting and conceptualisation.

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience animating UI and 2D elements in a game development setting.
• Strong grasp of animation principles: timing, easing, flow, and visual feedback.
• Solid understanding of UI animation and implementation in Unity.
• Artistic eye for motion, design, layout, and composition.
• Familiarity with After Effects, Animate, Spine, or similar for rapid prototyping.
• Understanding of mobile performance constraints and optimization.
• Professional-level English and excellent interpersonal skills.
• Must be authorized to work full-time in Barcelona, Spain without the need for current or future visa sponsorship.

Nice to have

• Experience with Unity timelines, shaders, or light scripting.
• Generative AI skills, especially in prototyping or expanding animation concepts.

Culture & Benefits

• Part of the Aristocrat family, sharing a mission of bringing joy through play.
• Emphasis on a "People First" principle, offering opportunities for career elevation and growth.
• Fosters an inclusive culture where team members are encouraged to be their best.
• Recognized on the Global Inspiring Workplace Awards list in 2024.
• Won a bronze award at the Stevies for Great Employers.