Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Yggdrasil Gaming is a leading technology company in the gambling and casinos industry, known for its innovative gaming experiences. They are seeking a passionate 2D Animator to lead and innovate within their Games Portfolio, responsible for animating a wide range of 2D assets and collaborating with artists and designers to ensure high-quality animations.
Responsibilities
• Animate a wide range of 2D assets, including:
• Character and creature movements
• Symbols and win animations
• FX animations
• Background/environmental effects
• UI transitions and gameplay effects
• 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
• Produce prototype animations to define early motion direction
• Prepare and export animations using Spine, After Effects, or similar tools
• Ensure consistency and quality across all animation assets
• Apply feedback efficiently from leads, producers, and QA teams
Skills
• 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
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
• High attention to detail and creativity
• Unity/HTML5 engine experience
• Knowledge of asset compression and optimized export workflows
Company Overview
• At Yggdrasil, we create magical gaming experiences powered by advanced technology. It was founded in 2013, and is headquartered in Sliema, NA - Malta, MLT, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is http://yggdrasilgaming.com/.
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