VFX & Spine Animator

Who We Are

At Jollify Games we don’t just ship apps; we launch worlds. Our studio is helmed by an industry veteran whose résumé includes AAA blockbusters, so craft and polish are non-negotiable. If you thrive on pushing polygons, particles, and pixels to their limits, read on.

What You Will Do

• Animate 2D characters, props, and UI using Spine, including rigging, IK, and mesh deformation.
• Design and implement dynamic 2D VFX (hit sparks, spell effects, UI glows, etc.) using flipbooks and sprite sheets.
• Integrate animations and VFX into Unity (URP), working closely with developers to ensure smooth performance.
• Optimize assets for mobile; reducing overdraw, batching smartly, and minimizing texture use.
• Build reusable animation and FX templates to support faster iteration across the team.
• Iterate quickly based on feedback and gameplay needs to enhance responsiveness and visual clarity.

Who You Are

• Expert - highly skilled in Spine animation, from rigging and IK systems to mesh deformation and expressive motion.
• Dynamic - capable of crafting punchy 2D VFX like hit sparks, spell effects, UI glows, and atmospheric loops that amplify gameplay.
• Gameplay-focused - every animation and FX you create enhances clarity, responsiveness, and player immersion.
• Experienced - comfortable animating characters, props, UI, and backgrounds in Spine and integrating them directly into Unity.
• Stylized - fluent in flipbook FX and sprite-based animation, with a strong sense of timing and visual flair.
• Iterative - quick to prototype, responsive to feedback, and always exploring new creative solutions.
• Collaborative - work hand-in-hand with developers and designers to ensure seamless visuals and performance in Unity (URP).
• Optimized - skilled at creating mobile-friendly assets by minimizing overdraw, reducing texture size, and batching smartly.
• Efficient - able to build reusable animation and FX templates that streamline team workflows.
• Communicative - confident in English, open to critique, and clear when discussing visual direction or technical needs.
• Feel-driven - obsessed with game feel, timing, and those subtle details that make an animation truly satisfying.

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in 2D game animation and VFX.
• Advanced proficiency in Spine 2D.
• Strong grasp of core animation principles (timing, squash & stretch, follow-through, etc.).
• Proficiency in After Effects and flipbook-based FX workflows.
• Familiarity with Unity, including VFX integration and particle systems.
• Experience with game UI animation
• Working knowledge of Photoshop for preparing animation assets
• Excellent understanding of performance optimization for mobile games
• Solid English skills: able to explain and defend creative choices clearly
• You actively play games and think critically about why they feel great

Bonus Points

• Experience with Unity VFX Graph or Shader Graph
• Background in illustration, concept art, or 2D visual development
• Understanding of 2D lighting, normal maps, or stylized shader techniques
• Interest in UX animation and gameplay feedback loops

What We Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Calm, central office in Altunizade
• Private health insurance, lunch card and transport support
• Small teams, high creative ownership as your work directly shapes the game
• Growth opportunities - mentorship budget and conference passes
• Zero-crunch culture - we respect your time and your craft

Hiring Process

• Intro Call - 20-minute chat to align expectations.
• Art Challenge - a short test focused on your strongest discipline (3D, FX, or animation).
• Team Interview - meet artists, designers, and engineers; discuss workflows and fit.
• Offer - we agree on terms and hand you your key to the build server.