Middle Spine Animator (2D)

About Casini

Casini is a modern game production studio developing slots, instant games, and card games for the global iGaming market. We focus on strong game feel, distinctive visual identity, and fast, production-oriented execution.

We are looking for a versatile and autonomous Middle Spine Animator who can take animations from concept to fully integrated, game-ready assets across multiple visual styles and game types.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Animate game symbols, characters, UI elements, bonus sequences, transitions, and win presentations.
• Own the full Spine workflow: rigging, bone setups, meshes, skinning, constraints, and animation polish.
• Prepare and organize layered assets in Photoshop for clean Spine integration.
• Export optimized game-ready assets (JSON, atlases, naming conventions) and collaborate closely with developers during implementation.
• Adapt across different visual styles — from cartoon and rubber hose to dark fantasy and semi-realism.
• Create responsive gameplay feedback animations that improve clarity, excitement, and overall game feel.
• Contribute to improving internal animation workflows, pipelines, and asset handoff standards.

Requirements

Must-Have

• Strong professional experience with Spine 2D.
• Strong understanding of animation fundamentals: timing, spacing, anticipation, weight, squash & stretch, and motion clarity.
• Experience working on real game projects — especially UI animation and gameplay feedback systems.
• Good understanding of optimization for mobile/browser-based games.
• Proficiency in Photoshop for asset preparation and layer organization.
• Ability to work independently and deliver production-ready results with minimal supervision.

Nice-to-Have

• Experience in slot games, casino games, or iGaming projects.
• Familiarity with PhaserJS, PixiJS, or HTML5 game framework.
• Experience with TexturePacker and atlas optimization.
• After Effects skills for motion exploration and presentation previews.
• Understanding of lightweight particle systems and in-game VFX workflows.
• Interest in growing into a Lead Animator role over time.

What We Offer

• Full-time remote position.
• Flexible, low-bureaucracy work environment.
• Direct communication with the core production team.
• Paid vacation and sick leave.
• Competitive compensation based on experience and test assignment.
• Long-term growth opportunities within a fast-growing game studio.

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