2D Animator (Gamedev)

TL;DR

2D Animator (Spine/Unity): Creating high-quality character and prop animations for Hero Wars: Dominion Era with an accent on the full animation production cycle from rigging to VFX. Focus on optimizing characters and effects for the game engine and mentoring other animators.

Location: Remote or office-based in Cyprus, Armenia, or Kazakhstan

Company

International game development company specializing in bringing core gaming experiences to casual players.

What you will do

• Manage the full animation pipeline in Spine, including asset export from Photoshop, rigging, and optimization.
• Develop visual effects within Spine and Unity.
• Mentor junior and mid-level animators and contribute to internal documentation.
• Perform technical optimizations for characters and effects to ensure high performance in the game engine.

Requirements

• Deep expertise in Spine, including skeletal animation, mesh deformation, skinning, and texture atlas optimization.
• Strong mastery of the 12 Principles of Animation.
• Solid experience with Unity animation and VFX workflows.
• 2-3+ years of professional experience in game development.
• Must provide a portfolio for consideration.

Nice to have

• Experience with complex projects involving unconventional technical architectures.
• Proficiency in creating UI animations.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive medical care program including dental service.
• Flexible work options: office-based or remote with paid vacation and sick leave.
• Relocation support for official office locations (Cyprus, Armenia, Kazakhstan).
• Professional development including English, Greek, and Armenian language courses.
• Opportunities to participate in game jams, hackathons, and industry conferences.