Animator

About the role

As an Animator, you'll participate in the creative and technical aspects of 2D animation production. You will work with a small, talented team, and collaborate with both in-house and outsourced teams to deliver exceptional animations that elevate our gaming experience to new heights!

Responsibilities

• Create high-quality 2D animations using tools such as Spine, Adobe After Effects, and Photoshop.
• Design and implement animations in line with project specifications and requirements.
• Follow the artistic direction set by the Animation Team Lead to ensure consistency, style alignment, and quality.
• Collaborate closely with artists, project managers, technical artists, and developers throughout production milestones.
• Effectively manage your time to meet deadlines and deliver polished work.
• Optimise animations for performance and propose solutions that balance visual impact with technical efficiency.
• Apply creativity and technical expertise to continuously enhance animation quality.
• Explore and integrate generative tools to streamline and improve the animation production process

Requirements

• 3–5 years of experience as a game animator, ideally within the gaming or iGaming sector.
• Proficiency in English to communicate and collaborate effectively with team members.
• Strong knowledge of Spine, After Effects, and Photoshop.
• Proven experience in high-quality character animation and pseudo-3D object animation.
• Solid skills in creating VFX while working within optimisation constraints.
• A strong portfolio that showcases your animation skills, creativity, and versatility.
• A genuine passion for gaming and a deep understanding of the player experience.
• Ability to adapt and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Comfortable giving and receiving constructive feedback in a team setting.
• Strong problem-solving skills to tackle both technical and artistic challenges.

Nice to have

• Previous experience in the iGaming industry is a strong advantage
• Strong drawing skills
• Knowledge and experience in animation using any 3D tool
• Experience with auxiliary tools for creating visual effects (VFX)
• Experience creating art and animation using AI-based tools

Good to know

• In order to be considered, please submit your CV in English
• We kindly ask for your understanding that we can only consider applicants within the Central European Timezone +/- 2
• This full-time position can be permanent employment in Malta or on a freelance basis for contractors in the other countries
• Please make sure to submit your portfolio with your application in order to be considered

Why Work for Booming Games

Founder led. Impact driven. Employee centric.
At Booming Games, we're reshaping the iGaming world with our remote-first approach. Our rhythm? Thrilling slot games with captivating features and stunning designs released every two weeks - no exceptions! Here, it's all about co-ownership and real growth. Dive into a diverse team where your input powers every game we craft!

Our perks

• We’re a 100% remote-first company, offering a best-in-class remote experience
• Competitive package
• Family-friendly policies
• Career growth opportunities
• Zestful working environment
• Knowledge sharing opportunities
• Dynamic culture surrounded by industry experts
• Company social events for team bonding

Contact

HR Team