Hybrid Spine Animator

at Multiple

• Job title: Spine Animator
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Junior, Mid level
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: No Education Requirement
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Ta Xbiex, Malta

About the role

• Spine Animator creating smooth animations for slot games at Multiple, an iGaming service provider. Collaborating with producers, developers, and artists for optimized gaming experiences.

Responsibilities

• Design and create high-quality 2D skeletal animations using Spine for game symbols, characters, effects, and UI elements;
• Collaborate with game designers and developers to implement animations;
• Work with technical artists and developers to ensure animations are optimised and function properly across devices and resolutions;
• Maintain consistency with the game’s visual identity, pacing, and gameplay needs;
• Create and maintain clear documentation for animation setup, naming conventions, and file structures;
• Contribute to the development of a modular animation system where components and effects can be reused across multiple games;
• Participate in game reviews, testing, and iterations based on feedback from QA and producers;
• Support the team with creative solutions to technical limitations or platform constraints;

Requirements

• 2+ years’ experience in 2D animation for games, preferably in the slot or casual game industry;
• Proficiency in Spine (essential);
• Strong understanding of game pipelines, especially how animations interact with gameplay and code;
• Experience exporting and integrating Spine animations;
• Familiarity with animation principles, VFX design, timing, and game pacing;
• Experience writing or maintaining production documentation;
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail;
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work in a multidisciplinary team;
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deliver within deadlines.

Benefits

• Attractive remuneration package.
• Health Insurance
• Wellness benefit (after probation).
• Optician/Spectacle and Blue Lens Benefit (after probation).
• Breakfast/lunch all week.
• Monthly snacks allowance.
• Training support.
• Refer a friend bonus.
• Modern office facilities.
• Exciting Company Events.
• Relocation package (if applicable).