2D Spine Animator

Forged in 2013, Yggdrasil has become a legendary provider of online gaming solutions for iGaming warriors. By 2019, they unleashed three powerful value propositions: YG Franchise, YG Masters, and YG Game IP, all powered by GATI technology. With a fierce commitment to innovation and quality, Yggdrasil's saga of growth and respect in the industry continues to ascend like the mighty Yggdrasil tree itself .

Join our team as a passionate 2D Spine 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.

 Extra Points For:

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

 Eligibility: 

Candidates must possess the legal right to work in the EU. This position is being offered preferably on a B2B basis. 

As we are a hybrid set up, our relocation package designed for individuals ready to explore new opportunities, is available with this position.

 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.