Lead Animator Spine (Casual Game Development)

TL;DR

Lead Animator Spine (Casual Game Development): Managing and leading remote teams of animators to deliver high-quality game art projects with an accent on Spine proficiency, animation principles, and technical execution. Focus on planning workflows, providing feedback, and collaborating with Art Directors to create compelling character and environment animations.

Location: Remote (Worldwide)

Company

hirify.global is an art outsource studio focused on gamedev, collaborating with major gamedev companies like Playtika, Wooga, and A Thinking Ape.

What you will do

• Manage remote teams of animators, ensuring project quality and efficiency.
• Plan and monitor team workflows in collaboration with the Project Manager.
• Report project progress to the Art Director and provide feedback to team members.
• Create animations in Spine, including preparing PSD files and creating animation objects using slots.
• Develop and export atlases in accordance with technical requirements.
• Collaborate with artists and the Art Director to animate characters, environments, and FX.

Requirements

• Knowledge of Ukrainian and/or Russian.
• At least 1 year of experience in a similar remote leadership role within the gaming or related industry.
• Proficiency in Spine.
• Strong knowledge of basic animation principles, including rhythm, deformation, and overlaps.
• Understanding of object physics and experience working with effects, including frame-by-frame animation.
• Experience working with PSD source files.
• A portfolio showcasing relevant work and a willingness to complete a test task.

Nice to have

• A background in art education.
• Participation in released game projects.
• Hand-drawing skills.

Culture & Benefits

• Remote work in a comfortable home environment.
• Working hours from 10 am to 7 pm GMT+3 (individual conditions can be considered).
• Paid vacation and sick leave.
• Opportunities for professional development.
• The opportunity to propose and implement your own solutions/ideas.
• Timely salary payment with prospects for revision.

Hiring process

• Candidates will be considered only with a relevant portfolio.
• Completion of a test task is required.
• Personal interview.