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Company Description
Game Fuel is a bootstrap startup dedicated to delivering top-quality game art content by blending world-class talent with efficient processes. Working closely with game development studios, we ensure seamless collaboration and minimal client overhead. Our team empowers artists to become well-rounded professionals who understand the influence of their work on the final product. Guided by experienced game art and production experts, Game Fuel creates a nurturing environment for creativity and professional growth, setting new benchmarks in game art services.
Role Description
As a Spine Animator, you will be responsible for creating high-quality 2D skeletal animations for mobile, casual, and mid-core games. You will translate static artwork into fluid, expressive animations optimized for in-game performance and production pipelines.
Key Responsibilities
Create high-quality 2D skeletal animations using Spine
Animate characters, UI elements, VFX, props, and environment elements
Collaborate with illustrators to ensure assets are animation-ready (proper layer separation and rigging setup)
Set up bones, meshes, IK constraints, and animation states efficiently
Optimize animations for performance in Unity or other game engines
Export and integrate animations into Unity (or coordinate with developers for integration)
Maintain consistency in animation style, timing, and polish across projects
Follow technical guidelines and production pipelines
Iterate on animations based on internal and client feedback
Maintain organized project files and version control standards
Required
Skills & Qualifications
2–5+ years of experience in 2D game animation
Strong proficiency in Spine (Esoteric Software)
Solid understanding of animation principles (timing, squash & stretch, anticipation, weight, etc.)
Experience animating characters for mobile or casual games
Knowledge of rigging techniques in 2D skeletal animation
Experience working with Unity animation pipeline
Ability to optimize assets for performance
Strong understanding of anatomy, motion, and character acting
Good communication and collaboration skills
Ability to work within production timelines
Why Join Gamefuel
Work with global game studios
Exposure to diverse art styles and genres
Collaborative, fast-paced creative environment
Opportunity to build a strong animation portfolio across shipped titles
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