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Yggdrasil Gaming Ltd · 1 month ago

2D Animator (Junior / Regular / Senior)

positionUnited States
timeFull-time
remoteRemote
seniorityEntry, Mid, Senior Level
date1+ years exp

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.

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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

Qualification

SpineAfter EffectsAnimation principlesUI animationMobile performance optimizationPhotoshop knowledgeUnity experienceHTML5 engine experienceTeamworkAttention to detailCreativity

Required

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

Preferred

Unity/HTML5 engine experience
Knowledge of asset compression and optimized export workflows

Company

Yggdrasil Gaming Ltd

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At Yggdrasil, we create magical gaming experiences powered by advanced technology.
dateFounded in 2013
location
Sliema, NA - Malta, MLT
people-size51-200 employees
web-link
http://yggdrasilgaming.com/

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
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