# Lead 2D Animator (Slots)

> Talentgrator · Ukraine (Remote) · Full-time · Posted 2026-03-12

**Workplace:** remote

**Department:** Gaming Studio

## Description

-   Lead and mentor a team of 2D animators: plan and assign work, align priorities, unblock delivery, and maintain a predictable production rhythm.
-   Own animation quality and stylistic consistency across slot games, ensuring a cohesive visual language and feel.
-   Conduct reviews and provide clear, actionable feedback; drive deliverables to a production-ready standard through polish, final passes, and improvements in clarity and impact.
-   Contribute hands-on to key or complex animations and game features when speed, quality, and “wow” factor are critical.
-   Establish, document, and continuously improve the animation pipeline: standards, templates, naming conventions, file structure, versioning, export rules, and integration requirements.
-   Communicate progress, dependencies, and risks transparently, proactively managing timelines and quality expectations.

## Requirements

-   Senior-level 2D animation background with proven leadership and/or mentorship experience within iGaming (slot games).
-   **Russian or Ukrainian languages.**
-   Strong production mindset: ability to deliver at high speed without compromising quality, and to consistently bring work to a polished final state.
-   Excellent motion fundamentals, including timing, spacing, dynamics, and a strong sense of impact/reward and readability.
-   Advanced proficiency in Spine 2D, with solid understanding of integration workflows and optimization constraints (exports, performance budgets, implementation requirements).
-   High visual taste and the ability to maintain and enforce a consistent style across multiple assets and contributors.
-   Practical experience with production management tools such as Jira and Confluence.
-   Demonstrated ability to build and maintain pipeline discipline: structured files, consistent naming, version control habits, reliable exports, and deadline ownership.
-   Strong communication and collaboration skills, including precise feedback and effective cross-functional coordination.

## Benefits

-   Engage in a unique international web project, gaining valuable experience.
-   20 vacation days and 5 sick days yearly
-   Flexible start to the workday
-   Experience a dynamic work environment that avoids monotony.
-   Opportunities for professional growth and advancement.

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