Senior 2D Animator
Games Global is looking for a Senior 2D Animator to join the team to improve and evolve 2D content and processes in order to create animated assets to enhance the game user experience.
The role involves driving the animation creation process from concept through final delivery. The Senior 2D Animator will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure all animations align with the game theme, target audience, and brand standards. They will also provide technical guidance, training, mentoring, and coaching to junior and senior team members.
- Create and deliver high-quality game and character animations in the required formats for implementation.
- Conceptualize and develop new animation concepts based on storyboards, game requirements, and stakeholder input.
- Create, source, or request additional visual assets required to complete animation projects.
- Collaborate with designers, developers, and other stakeholders to gather feedback and obtain approvals.
- Produce animatics from storyboards using assets provided by Game Designers, 3D Designers, and other relevant teams.
- Refine animation timing, pacing, and editing in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
- Deliver final animatics that support game development and sound design requirements.
- Provide technical guidance, training, mentoring, and coaching to junior and senior team members.
- Maintain expert knowledge of animation software, tools, workflows, and technical product requirements.
- Promote and maintain effective archiving, file management, and template systems.
- Drive the animation creation process from concept through final delivery.
- Conduct competitor and industry research to identify trends, opportunities, and best practices.
- Document research findings and present recommendations to the team on a regular basis.
- Continuously improve and optimize animation processes to ensure quality, efficiency, and competitiveness.
- Collaborate closely with stakeholders on product sequencing, timing, and overall user experience.
- Ensure all animations align with the game theme, target audience, and brand standards.
- Maintain brand consistency across all game elements, including gameplay, bonus features, payout screens, introductions, and supporting visuals.
- Incorporate cultural awareness and audience considerations into animation design decisions.
- Conduct project-specific research to support creative direction and project objectives.
- Build strong relationships with stakeholders and collaborate effectively across teams.
- Make informed, data-driven decisions while balancing short- and long-term business needs.
- Drive results by managing priorities, meeting deadlines, and delivering high-quality work.
- Communicate ideas, recommendations, and feedback clearly and effectively to diverse audiences.
- Contribute to strategic planning by aligning animation outputs with broader business and product goals.
- Support talent development through coaching, constructive feedback, skills development, and knowledge sharing.
- Encourage innovation by identifying opportunities for improvement, challenging existing practices, and promoting creative problem-solving.
- Adapt effectively to changing priorities, project requirements, and business needs while maintaining a positive and professional approach.
- Tertiary qualification in Graphic Design, BA Multimedia in Digital Visual Arts, or equivalent industry experience (required).
- Broad and deep understanding of traditional animation and motion graphics principles (required).
- Strong knowledge of design and animation principles (required).
- Strong understanding of colour theory (required).
- Relevant software experience, including Adobe After Effects, Spine or similar (required).
- Minimum of 4 years' relevant design experience (required).
- Demonstrated experience delivering projects of varying volume and complexity, with exposure to different technologies, processes, and portfolio requirements (required).
- Proven track record of effective collaboration and communication across teams and stakeholders (required).
- Advanced strategic problem-solving and decision-making capabilities (required).
- Self-motivated learner who actively shares knowledge and best practices to support team development (required).
Games Global is a business-to-business supplier of online casino games and content, headquartered in Douglas, Isle of Man. Established in 2021, it acquired Microgaming's iGaming portfolio and Quickfire distribution business in 2022, giving it one of the largest slot-game catalogues in the industry - thousands of titles distributed to hundreds of operators. The company aggregates content from its own studios and a network of independent developers, supplying regulated markets worldwide. It was founded by former IGT and Lottomatica executive Walter Bugno.