2D Animator (B2B agreement)

Yggdrasil is a provider of superior online gaming solutions for iGaming operators. The business was founded in 2013 and is today one of the industry’s most respected and acclaimed suppliers. In 2019 Yggdrasil introduced the three pioneering value propositions; YG Franchise, YG Masters and YG Game IP, of which the last two is powered by Yggdrasil’s enabling technology solution GATI (Game Adaptation Tool & Interface). Since its inception, Yggdrasil has embarked on a rapid growth trajectory enabled by a strong corporate culture focused on innovation, creativity, quality and technology leadership. 

Yggdrasil Gaming is looking for a 2D Animator to help us continue our quest to make the best casino games in the industry. 

 

What You’ll Do:

Animate a wide range of 2D assets, including: 

• Character and creature movements 

• Symbols and win animations 

• FX animations 

• Background/environmental effects 

• UI transitions and gameplay effects 

• Bonus game features 

• Work with 2D artists to prepare layered art for animation. 

• Deliver smooth, polished animations optimized for multiple devices and engines. 

• Collaborate with designers and Art Directors to align animation timing with gameplay. 

• Produce prototype animations to define early motion direction. 

• Prepare and export animations using Spine, Unity, After Effects, or similar tools. 

• Ensure consistency and quality across all animation assets. 

• Apply feedback efficiently from leads, producers, and QA teams. 

Technical Skills 

• Proficiency in Spine, Unity, After Effects, or similar 2D animation tools. 

• Strong understanding of animation principles: squash/stretch, timing, easing, anticipation, overlap, etc. 

• Experience animating UI, symbols, characters, and FX. 

• Ability to optimize animations for browser and mobile performance. 

• Basic Photoshop/Clip Studio Paint knowledge. 

Experience 

• Junior: min. 1 year experience + solid demo reel + strong fundamentals. 

• Regular: 3 years experience in games, confident in independent production. 

• Senior: 4–6+ years experience, strong animation ownership, iGaming experience preferred. 

Soft Skills 

• Strong communication and teamwork abilities. 

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines. 

• High attention to detail and creativity. 

Extra Points For 

• Unity/HTML5 engine experience. 

• Knowledge of asset compression and optimized export workflows. 

Applications without a portfolio will not be considered!

Compensation

• This role is offered under a B2B agreement, with a monthly rate of up to €1,300, depending on experience.