Lead 2D Animator (Slots)

Talentgrator is a recruitment service that connects IT entertainment and iGaming industry businesses with professionals. We support the growth and development of the iGaming ecosystem through a personalized approach tailored to the unique needs of each business.

• 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.

• 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.