Spine Animator (2D) | iGaming industry

Location

UK Remote (Hybrid once Manchester office opens)

Contract

12-month fixed-term contract with a view to permanent employment

(Permanent role may commence sooner as the company continues to grow)

Salary

£28,000 – £30,000 per annum

About the Company

Founded in  2024 , we’re a fast-growing game studio focused on creating visually rich, high-quality slot game experiences. After a strong first year, the studio has  recently become profitable  and is now investing in building out a small but highly skilled creative team.

This is an exciting opportunity to join early, make a real impact, and help shape how the animation function grows as the studio scales.

The Role

We’re looking for a  Spine Animator  to join our close-knit art team and help bring our games to life. This is a  pure animation role , ideal for someone who loves hands-on animation work and thrives in a fast-paced startup environment.

You’ll be working day-to-day with other artists, animating pre-made assets and adapting to established styles and workflows. The pace is quick, priorities can change, and every day brings something new — perfect for someone who enjoys variety and ownership.

The role is currently  fully remote within the UK , with plans to move to a  hybrid setup in Manchester  as the team continues to expand.

What You’ll Be Doing

Creating high-quality Spine 2D animations for slot game symbols, characters, and backgrounds

Animating pre-built artwork while staying true to the studio’s visual style

Using bones, mesh deformation, and advanced rigging techniques

Collaborating closely with a small team of artists and contributing ideas

Working in a fast-moving production environment with changing priorities

Ensuring animations are optimised for real-time game performance

Working Hours

Monday to Friday

What We Offer

Salary of  £28,000 – £30,000

28 days holiday plus UK bank holidays

Fully remote working (hybrid in future)

A chance to join a studio early and grow alongside it

High level of creative ownership and influence

A collaborative, no-ego team culture

What We’re Looking For

Essential

3 years’ experience  working with  Spine 2D

Strong grasp of  2D animation principles

Confident using  bones and mesh deformation

Experience with  Adobe Creative Suite  or similar tools

Comfortable working very closely with other artists

Strong communication skills — open, honest, and not afraid to speak up

Understanding of  PixiJS, Unity, or Cocos2D

British citizen (right to work in the UK)

Nice to Have

Experience working on slot or casino games

Background in the gambling or iGaming industry

If you are interested in applying, please use the link on this page, call me on 0191 406 6111 or email me at erin@pearsoncarter.com