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 to join us in a remote position from the EU.

Responsibilities

Create high-quality 2D animations for game characters, effects, and UI/game elements using Spine 2D and Adobe After Effects.
Animate and upgrade existing assets - improving timing, transitions, and visual quality.
Develop animations from scratch based on concept art and design briefs.
Optimize animations and assets for performance and smooth integration into the game client.
Prepare exports (JSON, atlas, sprite sheets) and cooperate with developers during integration.
Maintain and update internal documentation related to animation workflow, naming conventions, and export processes.
Participate in animation and art reviews, ensuring stylistic and technical consistency.
Mentor junior animators and provide feedback to improve overall animation quality.

Requirements

3+ years of professional experience creating 2D animations for games.
Strong expertise with Spine 2D (rigging, constraints, skins, events, export).
Proficient in Adobe After Effects for creating visual effects and motion graphics.
Confident use of Adobe Photoshop (sprite preparation, cleanup, compositing).
Ability to create animations for various elements: characters, objects, UI, and effects.
Understanding of animation principles (timing, squash & stretch, anticipation, easing).
Experience preparing optimized assets for real-time engines (draw calls, atlas sizes, compression).
Strong teamwork and communication skills.
Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
English B1.

Nice to Have

Experience in slot games, casual games, or crash games.
Familiarity with Unity and Spine runtime integration.
Experience with Adobe Illustrator or vector animation tools.
Understanding of performance optimization in mobile and HTML5 environments.
Creative mindset and attention to visual storytelling.

Competencies

Creativity & Aesthetic Sense – ability to translate ideas into visually compelling animation.
Technical Precision – ensuring smooth exports, rig efficiency, and runtime performance.
Collaboration – communicates clearly, works effectively in cross-functional teams.
Initiative & Learning Orientation – proactive in finding new techniques and improving workflows.
Accountability – delivers tasks on time, maintains high quality standards.
Mentorship – shares knowledge and supports less experienced team members.

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
Business trips to Bratislava every 3-6 months (company provides compensation of expenses)

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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2D Animator

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