Animator

🚀 We're Hiring: 2D Game Animator

1X2 Network- a multi-award-winning iGaming supplier- is looking for a 2D Game Animator to join our growing creative team.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who loves bringing static artwork to life and enjoys working at the intersection of animation, art and real-time game development.

🎮 About 1X2 Network

We’ve been pioneering virtual gaming since 2002 and are now at the forefront of game development, with over 150 titles across Virtual Sports, Slots, Table Games, and Instant Win.

Our partners include industry leaders such as Bet365, BetVictor, and Entain (Ladbrokes, Coral, Bwin), and our network spans multiple studios including Iron Dog Studio and 1X2gaming.

We’re a creative, collaborative, and fast-growing company where people are given real ownership, growth opportunities, and the chance to work on games enjoyed by a global audience.

🎯 The Role

As a 2D Technical Animator, you’ll take high-quality artwork from our art team and bring it to life through engaging, performance-optimised animations for our slot and casino games.

You’ll work closely with artists and developers to ensure animations look great and run smoothly across web and mobile platforms.

🎨 What You’ll Be Working On

• Character animations (idle loops, reactions, win states)
• UI animations and transitions
• Real-time VFX (wins, bonuses, feedback moments)
• Implementing animations into the game engine
• Ensuring smooth, responsive gameplay experiences

💼 Key Responsibilities

• Create 2D animations using Spine or similar tools
• Prepare and implement assets into the game engine
• Work closely with artists and developers to bring game visuals to life
• Optimise animations and assets for performance and file size
• Assist with rigging and animation systems
• Troubleshoot and fix animation or asset issues
• Support and help improve workflows and pipelines

✅ What We’re Looking For

• A strong portfolio or demo reel showcasing 2D animation work
• Experience with 2D animation tools (Spine preferred)
• Understanding of rigging and skeletal animation
• Experience working with game-ready asset pipelines
• Good knowledge of Photoshop and/or After Effects
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to work collaboratively with both creative and technical teams

⭐ Nice to Have (Not Essential)

• Experience with PixiJS or web-based game engines
• Basic knowledge of JavaScript / TypeScript / JSON
• Experience with shaders or physics-based animation
• Familiarity with Jira / Bitbucket workflows
• Previous experience in iGaming or real-time games

🛠 Tools We Use

• Spine
• Adobe After Effects & Photoshop
• Blender / Maya / 3DS Max (or similar)
• TexturePacker
• PixiJS

📁 Portfolio Guidance

We’d love to see examples of:

• Character animation (loops, personality, motion)
• Spine or rig-based animation
• UI or VFX animation for games
• Work demonstrating performance awareness or implementation

🌟 Working at 1X2 Network

• Clear career progression opportunities
• Collaborative and supportive team culture
• Exposure to global clients and products
• Social events and industry networking opportunities
• A fast-moving, creative environment where your work has real impact

📍 Additional Info

• This role is onsite
• Occasional travel may be required

✅ Apply now and help us bring our games to life.