Senior 2D Animator

1 Month ago • 4-8 Years • 2D Art • Animation

Job Summary

Job Description

Nexters seeks a Senior 2D Animator proficient in Spine to take full ownership of character and object animations. Responsibilities include the complete animation cycle in Spine (asset export from Photoshop, rigging, animation from concept to implementation, project optimization), creating effects in Spine/Unity, and documenting animation quality standards. The ideal candidate is self-sufficient, can solve tasks independently, and is keen to improve workflows and mentor junior colleagues. Experience with Adobe Animate and Unity is a plus. The role involves working from one of the company's offices or remotely.
Must have:
  • Full animation cycle in Spine
  • Asset export from Photoshop
  • Rigging and character animation
  • Project optimization
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Mentoring capabilities
Good to have:
  • Experience with Adobe Animate
  • Experience with Unity
  • Effect creation in Spine/Unity
Perks:
  • Healthcare program
  • Paid vacation and sick leave
  • Remote work option
  • Relocation support
  • Language courses
  • Opportunities for skill improvement
  • Company events

Job Details

About Nexters


Nexters is an international game development company that strives to introduce the joy of core gaming experiences to casual players. In 2021 we went public and listed on the NASDAQ (GDEV). Nexters is part of the GDEV holding, which also includes Cubic Games, Royal Ark, Game Gear studios. Our people work worldwide from offices in Cyprus, Armenia, and Kazakhstan or remotely. We want brilliant professionals who love building great games in a team with one of the best cultures.

About your role

We are looking for an experienced 2D Animator (Senior) to take full ownership of character and object animations in Spine. We need a self-sufficient specialist ready to work autonomously without active training. This project is ideal for those who want to deepen their expertise in animation, work with effects in Spine and Unity, and share knowledge by mentoring less experienced colleagues.

If you are passionate about creating high-quality animations, optimizing workflows, and influencing project development—we would love to meet you!


What you’ll be doing

  • Carrying out the full animation cycle in Spine:

- Export assets from Photoshop

- Rigging

- Character and object animation from animation concept to technical implementation

- Project optimization

  • Creating effects in Spine / Unity (a plus!)
  • Technical documenting animation quality standards for the project

We hope that you 

  • Are capable of solving tasks without constant supervision
  • Are ready to propose and implement solutions to improve animation

Nice to have

  • Experience with Adobe Animate and Unity

What we offer

  • Healthcare
    Medical care program (including dental service) or medical care compensation are available for you wherever you wish to work. The basic medical care program is also available for your family members if you choose to work from our official locations – Cyprus, Armenia, and Kazakhstan.
  • Work, life, and balance
    We offer a fair amount of paid vacation days and sick leave. You can work at one of our comfortable offices in official locations or from home.
  • Sports
    You can choose various sports activities like yoga, football, and volleyball in our official locations.
  • Relocation support
    A relocation package is available for you if you decide to join us in one of our official locations.
  • Skills improvement
    Let's learn languages: you can visit online English language courses. Greek and Armenian language lessons are available for everyone who works in Cyprus or Armenia. Our company encourages people of Nexters to take part in game jams, hackathons, and relevant conferences and meetups as expert speakers.
  • Events
    Our events are legendary – ask anyone who already works at Nexters. There are strategic sessions, workshops, parties, contests, and other activities every year.
  • Community & ESG
    We are proud of our local communities and support employees’ social initiatives. Dream big, act big: Nexters contribute to gaming’s positive impact on the world, hold a sustainability strategy, and take part in charity projects all over the world.

Work format

In one of the company's offices in Cyprus, Armenia and Kazakhstan or remotely.

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