2D Animator (preferable on B2B contract)

Yggdrasil is a provider of superior online gaming solutions for iGaming operators. The business was founded in 2013 and is today one of the industry’s most respected and acclaimed suppliers. In 2019 Yggdrasil introduced the three pioneering value propositions; YG Franchise, YG Masters and YG Game IP, of which the last two is powered by Yggdrasil’s enabling technology solution GATI (Game Adaptation Tool & Interface). Since its inception, Yggdrasil has embarked on a rapid growth trajectory enabled by a strong corporate culture focused on innovation, creativity, quality and technology leadership. 

Join our team as a passionate 2D Animator to lead and innovate within our Games Portfolio! We’re on the hunt for a talented animator who can bring our characters and worlds to life.

What You'll Do:

• Work with designers and the game team to define the visual direction of animations.

• Create animations for characters, objects, backgrounds, symbols, logos, and marketing materials.

• Contribute art assets on projects when appropriate.

• Collaborate with game producers and developers to ensure timely delivery of animations.

• Organize and track art assets.

• Communicate effectively and inspire confidence within the team and with partners.

• Continuously improve work methods and pipelines.

• Share knowledge and recommend best practices in animation.

• Ensure that produced and integrated assets respect the artistic vision and quality standards of the game.

Who You Are:

• 2+ years of experience as an Animator in the gambling industry (Social Casino).

• Knowledge of 2D and 2.5D animations in Spine.

• Understanding of the game development process (Technical processes/Basic Pipelines).

• Proficient in Photoshop.

• Proactive, highly organized, and possess strong teamwork skills.

• Experience with different animation styles (Realism/Casual/Stylization).

• Skilled in creating character animations, UI items, VFX, and backgrounds.

• Strong knowledge of animation principles, anatomy, body mechanics, weight, dynamics, acceleration, etc.

• Independent with good communication skills.

• Portfolio showcasing relevant animation work (Applications without a portfolio will not be considered).

Equal Opportunity:

We are an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Join us to bring your creativity and leadership to a dynamic and innovative team!

Encouragement to Apply:

We understand that confidence gaps and imposter syndrome can deter amazing candidates from applying. Please apply anyway — we’d love to hear from you