Animator

About the role

As an Animator at Playtech, you will produce fast and high-quality animations for slot games, working closely with a cross-functional team that includes artists, mathematicians, and developers. Your role involves turning static concepts into polished animations while ensuring deadlines are met.

Playtech is a leading technology company in the gaming industry, focused on delivering innovative products and services. The company values diverse experiences and encourages a collaborative and transparent work environment, emphasizing the importance of responsible business practices.

Skills that matter here

• 2D Spine Animation: You will create animations for slot games using 2D Spine.
• After Effects: After Effects will be used for producing high-quality animation assets.
• Graphic AI tools: Familiarity with graphic AI tools like Midjourney and Stable Diffusion is required.
• Adobe Photoshop: Basic to intermediate knowledge of Adobe Photoshop is beneficial for your role.

Who this role suits

• You have 2+ years of experience in 2D animation within the iGaming sector.
• You thrive in collaborative environments and can give and receive constructive feedback.
• You possess strong problem-solving skills and can multitask effectively in fast-paced settings.
• A background in art and 2D drawing skills would enhance your fit for this role.

From the employer

• Produce fast, high-quality Spine animations for slot games developed from scratch.
• Animate symbols, win animations, effects, characters, and other game elements based on concepts and assets created by the dedicated slot artist.
• Work closely with a dedicated, cross-functional team (artist, mathematician, developers) focused on the same set of games.
• Prepare and deliver high-quality animation assets and complete game packages to the development team.
• Ensure deadlines are met while maintaining a consistently high quality of animations.
• Collaborate with developers to resolve animation- and integration-related issues.
• Create animated banners for marketing purposes and game trade shows.

• 2+ years of experience as a 2D Spine Animator within the iGaming industry, ideally working on slot games or casino content from concept to release.
• Extensive knowledge of Spine and After Effects, including plugins.
• Familiarity with graphic AI tools (e.g., Midjourney, Stable Diffusion, etc.).
• Strong knowledge of animation principles and an understanding of styles, effects, and trends in the gaming industry.
• Ability to efficiently turn static concepts into polished, production-ready animations.
• Ability to give and receive constructive feedback and collaborate effectively within a structured, producer-driven team.
• Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively, creating engaging animations from high-level briefs while partnering closely with artists and the wider team to bring game concepts to life.
• Excellent problem-solving and creativity skills, able to multitask, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Extra points for an art background and strong 2D drawing skills, basic to intermediate knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, understanding of the slot game development pipeline and cross-team dependencies, and additional technical or creative skills relevant to game production.

• Empowerment, support, and mentoring.
• Initiative-taking, positive and confident approach at the workplace.
• Global scope and inclusive working environment.
• Constant learning and development opportunities.
• Active lifestyle and mental well-being.