Senior Technical 2D Animator

JOB SUMMARY We are looking for a Senior Technical 2D Animator to join our team and help improve and maintain our animation pipeline. In this role, you will focus on the technical side of animation , ensuring assets are optimized, properly integrated, and meet performance and quality standards across platforms. You will act as a bridge between the Animation and Development teams, supporting workflow improvements, troubleshooting, and pipeline optimization. Working closely with the Animation team and reporting to the Senior Animation Manager, you will take ownership of technical initiatives and contribute to improving tools, processes, and overall efficiency. RESPONSIBILITIES Create, maintain, and evolve technical documentation for animation pipelines, optimization rules, naming conventions, and developer handoff guidelines. Define and document game-ready asset optimization standards, balancing artistic quality with technical and performance requirements. Review Spine projects and exported assets (JSON, WebP, atlas) to ensure correct structure, scale, naming, and PixiJS runtime compatibility. Support animators by reviewing Spine project setup, structure, and runtime behavior, proactively identifying potential technical issues. Collaborate closely with animators, artists, and developers to maintain high technical quality across all animation deliverables. Work with the development team to support integration of Spine animations into the product, troubleshoot runtime issues, and ensure accurate playback. Troubleshoot basic-to-intermediate animation and runtime issues independently and escalate complex or systemic issues to the Senior Animation Manager. Proactively identify pipeline inefficiencies and propose workflow improvements between animation and development teams. Suggest technical improvements and feasible implementation ideas during brainstorms and technical discussions. Ensure all animation assets are optimized for memory usage, performance, texture size, and loading speed across multiple platforms and devices. Manage personal tasks and deadlines effectively, communicating proactively about blockers or risks. Stay up to date with industry trends related to Spine, PixiJS, Rive, optimization workflows, compression tools, animation systems, and software updates Experiment with tools, plug-ins, and workflow enhancements to improve efficiency and pipeline stability. Provide technical feedback to the development team regarding implemented animations when necessary. Support the Senior Animation Manager in maintaining and enforcing technical quality standards across the animation team, contributing technical expertise and recommendations. REQUIREMENTS 4+ years of experience in animation, motion design, game production or interactive media. Experience in a Technical Animation, Technical Art, Pipeline, Integration, or similar technically focused role is highly preferred. Strong knowledge of Spine 2D and animation-for-games workflows. Experience preparing and reviewing Spine assets for PixiJS and similar WebGL engines, with a strong understanding of runtime limitations and common technical challenges; iGaming industry experience is considered an advantage. Deep understanding of optimization workflows, including texture atlases, compression, trimming, scaling, and memory constraints, combined with a solid grasp of animation principles such as timing, spacing, and easing, and the ability to apply them efficiently within game-ready production pipelines. Understanding of front-end development concepts; JavaScript knowledge is considered a strong plus. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. Ability to collaborate cross-functionally and effectively communicate technical information to both technical and non-technical stakeholders while thriving in a fast-paced environment and managing multiple priorities simultaneously. High attention to detail and ability to balance artistic requirements with technical constraints. Professional working proficiency in English; Experience with standard production tools such as Google Docs, Jira, Slack, and Figma is preferable. Knowledge of 3D software workflows is considered a plus. WE OFFER Collaboration with experienced international teams across diverse functions and disciplines A fast-growing environment where ideas move quickly from concept to execution Competitive compensation aligned with your experience, skills, and contributions Fully covered premium health insurance Additional paid time off to celebrate life's special moments, including birthdays and other personal milestones Birthday gifts and team celebrations — because milestones matter Regular team-building activities, company events, and offsite gatherings A modern, well-equipped office in central Tbilisi, designed to support collaboration, productivity, and employee well-being.  The purpose of processing personal data which candidates submit to IKG Team is to manage applications for applicant screening and recruitment process only. All personal data collected will only be used for this purpose and will in no case be transmitted to any third party without your consent. 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