Gameplay animator Work, Jobs in England (with Salaries)

2D Spine Animator (Hybrid, UK)
West Pier Studio —Brighton
- Hybrid work
- Communication skills
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- Free parking
- Relocation assistance
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2D Spine Animator (Hybrid, UK) at West Pier Studio
West Pier Studio —Brighton
- Hybrid work
- Communication skills
- Flexitime
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Senior Gameplay and Animation Engineer
Hangar 13 —Brighton
- C++
- Machine learning
- Communication skills
Principal Technical Animator
Hangar 13 —Brighton
- Master's degree
- C++
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Senior Animator
Rebellion —Warwick
- Full-time
- Mentoring
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Senior Gameplay Animation Programmer
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- Software development
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- Team management
- Mentoring
Typescript Game Developer
IGT —Salford
- Software troubleshooting
- English
- Continuous improvement
- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance
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Voodoo —London
- Full-time
- Computer Science
- Team management
- Communication skills
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Senior Technical Animator [Rainbow Six]
Ubisoft —Newcastle upon Tyne
- Full-time
- Annual leave
- Life insurance
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2D Spine Animator (Hybrid, UK)

West Pier Studio -
Brighton

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Job details

Fixed term contract

Qualifications

UI
Adobe After Effects
Communication skills

Full job description

Location: Hybrid, UK only

Engagement: Fixed Term / Freelance

Industry: iGaming / Online Casino / Slot Games

Important: This is a hybrid role. Some days in the studio may be required so applicants must be UK-based and able to attend the office on agreed days.

About the role

We are looking for a creative and technically minded 2D Spine Animator to help bring our games to life through engaging, high-quality animation.

Working closely with artists, producers, developers, and stakeholders, you will create polished gameplay animations, UI motion, feature sequences, and player interactions across slots, casino, instant win, and casual games.

You will be responsible for translating game concepts and creative briefs into fluid, engaging animations that enhance gameplay, reinforce player feedback, and support the overall visual experience.

You'll also have the opportunity to help shape animation standards and explore new techniques that improve both creative quality and production efficiency.

We use AI-assisted workflows where appropriate and are looking for someone who is comfortable using, or keen to learn, AI tools to support ideation, animation production, iteration, and workflow efficiency while maintaining high creative standards.

Your Responsibilities

Create high-quality 2D animations using Spine 2D for gameplay features, symbols, UI, and player interactions.
Rig, animate, optimise, and export production-ready animation assets for web-based games.
Develop gameplay animations, feature sequences, UI transitions, and player feedback that enhance game feel and player engagement.
Work closely with artists, designers, developers, producers, and stakeholders to ensure animation quality, technical feasibility, and visual consistency throughout development.
Review and refine animations based on creative direction, technical feedback, and gameplay requirements.
Use AI-assisted tools and workflows to support concept exploration, animation production, and creative efficiency.
Support efficient animation workflows, documentation, file organisation, and production standards across multiple projects.
Maintain organised animation libraries and production-ready Spine assets.

Required Skills & Experience

Commercial experience creating 2D animations for games, iGaming, digital entertainment, or a related creative industry.
Strong portfolio or showreel demonstrating high-quality Spine 2D animation.
Experience using Spine 2D, including rigging, skinning, keyframe animation, and export workflows.
Strong understanding of animation principles, timing, motion, and player feedback.
Experience collaborating with artists, designers, developers, producers, and external creative partners.
Comfortable using, or keen to learn, AI-assisted creative tools to support animation production and workflow optimisation.
Strong communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills.
UK-based and able to attend the office on agreed hybrid working days.

Desirable / Nice to have

Experience with After Effects or other motion graphics tools.
Experience within slots, casino, instant win, or casual games.
Understanding of optimisation for real-time game performance.

To Apply

Please send your CV and portfolio/showreel showcasing your Spine 2D animation work, gameplay animations, UI motion, or other relevant game animation experience.

Please include your location and availability.

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2D Spine Animator (Hybrid, UK)

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2D Spine Animator (Hybrid, UK) at West Pier Studio

Animator

Senior Gameplay and Animation Engineer

Principal Technical Animator

Senior Animator

Senior Gameplay Animation Programmer

Lead Gameplay Animation Programmer

Typescript Game Developer

Lead Level Designer - Hole.io

Senior Technical Animator [Rainbow Six]

Game Designer

Senior Rigger [Rainbow Six]

Senior Character Artist

Senior AI Programmer

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