2D Animator in Spine

About the role

This role involves animating characters and scenes using Spine for 18+ games. The animator will work with existing assets, assemble and refine scenes, and ensure project organization. Key responsibilities include creating pseudo-3D effects and maintaining animation quality.

The successful candidate will collaborate closely with artists and game designers to bring game concepts to life. This position requires a strong understanding of animation principles, meticulous attention to detail in project structure, and the ability to produce lively and expressive visuals tailored for adult content.

Success in this role means consistently delivering high-quality, engaging 2D animations that meet project requirements and enhance the visual appeal of 18+ games. It also involves effective teamwork, adherence to project organization standards, and a creative approach to animation challenges.

Skills that matter here

• Spine: The core tool for animating characters and scenes, requiring confident and experienced use.
• 2D animation: This encompasses creating expressive and lively animations, including pseudo-3D effects and understanding animation principles.

Who this role suits

• A detail-oriented animator who prioritizes project organization and hierarchy.
• Someone with experience in or a strong understanding of animating 18+ content or erotic gacha games.
• A creative individual who can apply animation principles to produce visually appealing and expressive character movements.

From the employer

• Animate characters and scenes in Spine;
• Work with existing cuts and rigs;
• Assemble and refine scenes according to project tasks;
• Collaborate with artists and game designers;
• Maintain order in projects (hierarchy, naming, structure).

• Confidently work in Spine and have experience animating characters;
• Ability to create pseudo-3D animations in Spine (realistic face turns, mesh deformation, etc.);
• Create juicy, lively, and expressive 18+ scenes OR have worked with erotic gacha games;
• Understand how to work with complex hierarchies (bones, slots, constraints) and maintain order in the project;
• Be meticulous with naming, structure, and files;
• Know the basics and laws of animation (timing, weight, overlap, etc.);
• Have a good visual understanding (especially in 18+ content) and know how to make animation appealing.

• Many new exciting projects;
• A young and adequate team;
• Remote work and flexible schedule;
• No penalties, bureaucracy, or tedious processes;
• Competitive stable salary starting from 100k rubles, with no payment issues in Russia and other countries.