About the Position

Ixilix is a technology-driven company that builds high-quality solutions and long-term partnerships. Our team is growing, and we are looking for a 2D Animator.

Responsibilities

Create high-quality 2D animations for characters, environments, UI elements, and visual effects using Spine 2D and Adobe After Effects.
Develop animations from concept art and static assets while maintaining a consistent visual style.
Improve and polish existing animations by enhancing motion, timing, transitions, and overall visual quality.
Prepare and optimize animation assets for seamless integration into the game client.
Collaborate closely with Game Designers, Artists, Developers, and QA throughout the production process.
Export and organize animation assets (Spine, JSON, atlas) following established pipelines and naming conventions.
Ensure animations meet technical requirements and performance standards for HTML5/mobile platforms.
Participate in art reviews, provide feedback, and contribute to maintaining a high level of animation quality.
Maintain animation documentation and continuously improve production workflows.

Requirements

3+ years of professional experience as a 2D Animator in the game industry.
Strong knowledge of Spine 2D, including rigging, meshes, constraints, skins, events, and animation state machines.
Proficiency in Adobe After Effects.
Strong skills in Adobe Photoshop.
Solid understanding of animation principles, including timing, spacing, anticipation, squash & stretch, follow-through, and easing.
Experience creating animations for characters, objects, UI, and visual effects.
Understanding of asset optimization for real-time rendering and web/mobile platforms.
Ability to work independently while effectively collaborating within a cross-functional team.
Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
English level: B1 or higher.

Nice to Have

Experience developing animations for crash games, instant games, casual games, or slot games.
Familiarity with HTML5 game pipelines and Spine runtime integration.
Experience with particle effects and motion graphics.
Knowledge of Adobe Illustrator or other vector graphics tools.
Basic understanding of JavaScript game pipelines or PixiJS rendering is a plus.
Experience mentoring other artists or reviewing animation quality.

Competencies

Creativity & Artistic Vision: Creates engaging and visually appealing animations.
Attention to Detail: Consistently delivers polished, high-quality work.
Technical Excellence: Produces optimized animations that integrate efficiently into the game.
Collaboration: Communicates effectively and works well with multidisciplinary teams.
Ownership: Takes responsibility for tasks and delivers results on time.
Continuous Improvement: Actively seeks opportunities to improve skills, workflows, and animation quality.

What we offer

Rewards & Celebrations

Team Buildings Compensations
Memorable Days Financial Benefit

Learning & Development

Annual fixed budget for personal learning
English Language Courses Compensation

Time Off & Leave

Paid Annual Leave (Vacation) - 24 working days
Sick leave - unlimited number of days, fully covered

Wellbeing Support

Mental Health Support (Therapy Compensation)
Holiday Helper Service

Workplace Tools & Assistance

Laptop provided by Company (after probation)

Work conditions

Remote work from EU
Flexible 8-hour workday, typically between 9:00 - 18:00 CET
Five working days, Monday to Friday
Public holidays observed according to Ukrainian legislation
The company offers optional business trips (Bratislava), providing opportunities for in-person collaboration.

At Ixilix, we value transparency, trust, and ownership. We believe that great results come from people who care - about their work, their team, and the impact they create.

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Location: Remote position

2D Animator

Job Description, Responsibilities & Requirements