Spine Animator; 2D | iGaming industry | Casino Games start up

Job Title:

Spine Animator (2D)

Location:

UK Remote (Hybrid once Manchester office opens)

Contract:

12-month fixed-term contract with a view to permanent employment (Permanent role may commence sooner as the company continues to grow)

Salary: £28,000 – £30,000 per annum

Founded in 2024, we’re a fast-growing game studio focused on creating visually rich, high-quality slot game experiences. After a strong first year, the studio has recently become profitable and is now investing in building out a small but highly skilled creative team.

This is an exciting opportunity to join early, make a real impact, and help shape how the animation function grows as the studio scales.

We’re looking for a Spine Animator to join our close-knit art team and help bring our games to life. This is a pure animation role
, ideal for someone who loves hands-on animation work and thrives in a fast-paced startup environment.

You’ll be working day-to-day with other artists, animating pre-made assets and adapting to established styles and workflows. The pace is quick, priorities can change, and every day brings something new — perfect for someone who enjoys variety and ownership.

The role is currently fully remote within the UK, with plans to move to a hybrid setup in Manchester as the team continues to expand.

• Creating high-quality Spine 2D animations for slot game symbols, characters, and backgrounds
• Animating pre-built artwork while staying true to the studio’s visual style
• Using bones, mesh deformation, and advanced rigging techniques
• Collaborating closely with a small team of artists and contributing ideas
• Working in a fast-moving production environment with changing priorities
• Ensuring animations are optimised for real-time game performance

• Monday to Friday

• Salary of £28,000 – £30,000
• 28 days holiday plus UK bank holidays
• Fully remote working (hybrid in future)
• A chance to join a studio early and grow alongside it
• High level of creative ownership and influence
• A collaborative, no-ego team culture

• 3 years’ experience working with Spine 2D
• Strong grasp of 2D animation principles
• Confident using bones and mesh deformation
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite or similar tools
• Comfortable working very closely with other artists
• Strong communication skills — open, honest, and not afraid to speak up
• Understanding of PixiJS, Unity, or Cocos2D
• British citizen (right to work in the UK)

• Experience working on slot or casino games
• Background in the gambling or iGaming industry

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