Job Description
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Yggdrasil Gaming is a leading technology company in the gambling and casinos industry, known for its innovative gaming experiences. They are seeking a passionate 2D Animator to lead and innovate within their Games Portfolio, responsible for animating a wide range of 2D assets and collaborating with artists and designers to ensure high-quality animations. Responsibilities • Animate a wide range of 2D assets, including: • Character and creature movements • Symbols and win animations • FX animations • Background/environmental effects • UI transitions and gameplay effects • Bonus game features • Work with 2D artists to prepare layered art for animation • Deliver smooth, polished animations optimized for multiple devices and engines • Collaborate with designers and Art Directors to align animation timing with gameplay • Produce prototype animations to define early motion direction • Prepare and export animations using Spine, After Effects, or similar tools • Ensure consistency and quality across all animation assets • Apply feedback efficiently from leads, producers, and QA teams Skills • Proficiency in Spine, After Effects, or similar 2D animation tools • Strong understanding of animation principles: squash/stretch, timing, easing, anticipation, overlap, etc • Experience animating UI, symbols, characters, and FX • Ability to optimize animations for browser and mobile performance • Basic Photoshop/Clip Studio Paint knowledge • Junior: min. 1 year experience + solid demo reel + strong fundamentals • Regular: 3 years experience in games, confident in independent production • Senior: 4–6+ years experience, strong animation ownership, iGaming experience preferred • Strong communication and teamwork abilities • Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines • High attention to detail and creativity • Unity/HTML5 engine experience • Knowledge of asset compression and optimized export workflows Company Overview • At Yggdrasil, we create magical gaming experiences powered by advanced technology. It was founded in 2013, and is headquartered in Sliema, NA - Malta, MLT, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is Apply tot his job