2D Animator (Igaming)

TL;DR

2D Animator (Igaming): Animating a wide range of 2D assets, including characters, symbols, win animations, FX, UI transitions, and background effects with an accent on delivering smooth, polished animations optimized for multiple devices and engines. Focus on collaborating with designers and Art Directors to align animation timing with gameplay and ensuring consistency and quality across all animation assets.

Company

hirify.global is looking for a passionate 2D Animator to lead and innovate within their Games Portfolio!

What you will do

• Animate a wide range of 2D assets, including character and creature movements, symbols and win animations, FX animations, background/environmental effects, UI transitions, and bonus game features.
• Work with 2D artists to prepare layered art for animation.
• Deliver smooth, polished animations optimized for multiple devices and engines.
• Collaborate with designers and Art Directors to align animation timing with gameplay.
• Prepare and export animations using Spine, After Effects, or similar tools.
• Ensure consistency and quality across all animation assets and apply feedback efficiently from leads, producers, and QA teams.

Requirements

• Proficiency in Spine, After Effects, or similar 2D animation tools.
• Strong understanding of animation principles: squash/stretch, timing, easing, anticipation, overlap, etc.
• Experience animating UI, symbols, characters, and FX.
• Ability to optimize animations for browser and mobile performance.
• Basic Photoshop/Clip Studio Paint knowledge.
• Junior: min. 1 year experience + solid demo reel + strong fundamentals. Regular: 3 years experience in games, confident in independent production. Senior: 4–6+ years experience, strong animation ownership, iGaming experience preferred.

Nice to have

• Unity/HTML5 engine experience.
• Knowledge of asset compression and optimized export workflows.

Culture & Benefits

• Equal opportunity employer, celebrating diversity and committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Hiring process

• Step 1: Screening call
• Step 2: Interview
• Step 3: Offer