Senior Animator

Who we are

We’re an Edinburgh-based iGaming studio creating games that challenge conventions and leave a lasting impression on players. With a growing team of 50, we combine creative vision with player psychology, data and decades of industry experience to deliver high-quality, engaging experiences.

We’re doing something different. We’re reinventing Crash and Arcade digital Casino gaming to create immersive and unforgettable experiences for our players in a market saturated in slot games. Innovation, collaboration and craftsmanship drive everything we do. Supported by a culture that values knowledge, wellbeing and growth, we’re pushing the boundaries of what’s possible.

We care deeply about work-life balance and are always looking for ways to improve the well-being of our team. We’re proud to be one of the few UK companies operating a four-day work week. We know that life happens, so we built a flexible and supportive workplace to help everyone do their best work and enjoy doing it.

The Role

We’re looking for a Senior Animator who understands the impact and emotion animation can bring to a product. This is the perfect role for someone who thrives on collaboration and problem solving but is also innovative and loves crafting magical experiences. You will own animation craft, tooling and implementation while working within the wider artistic direction set by the Design Manager. You will also be responsible for contributing to improving process and working alongside developers to ensure what you create ships beautifully and is fully optimised.

Day to day you will be creating impactful animation and visual effects to enhance storytelling and the overall player experience. You will work closely with our Design Manager, Head of Product and CEO to translate our vision into reality and bring a fresh new take to iGaming.

We’re in the early stages of Spine adoption and looking for an experienced and autonomous individual comfortable working cross departmentally to implement and optimise our animation processes. Day to day you will be creating impactful animation and visual effects to enhance storytelling and the overall player experience, clearly communicating new concepts and mentoring team members in similar roles.

If you’re looking to join a team where you’ll make a real difference and where you’ll be heard and valued – please apply!

What you’ll be doing

• Support Spine implementation across our game portfolio—you know the tool inside out and can make it sing
• Creating fun and relatable storytelling concepts alongside beautiful and impactful character animations, visual effects and UI motion in collaboration with game artists
• Working together with front-end developers to ensure animations integrate seamlessly (you speak their language and they speak yours)
• Taking ownership of animation workflows and championing best practices across the teams
• Mentoring other artists and designers, sharing your knowledge to empower others
• Contributing creative ideas to game art direction and visual storytelling
• Problem-solving technical challenges independently and resourcefully
• Collaborating with our talented team to align animation with the studio’s art direction and production goals
• Pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in iGaming animation

What we’re looking for

Essential:

• 5-7 years of animation experience with a strong focus on Spine (Esoteric Software)- you’re confident troubleshooting complex rigs, optimizing for performance and supporting implementation
• Strong animation fundamentals and a portfolio showcasing character animation, UI motion, vfx and published work
• Experience with animation for mobile gaming
• Self-sufficient and proactive; you can own projects from brief to delivery without constant direction
• Experience working closely with developers and understanding technical constraints
• Mentorship experience – you enjoy helping others level up their skills
• A natural problem solver who can positively adapt to changes and growth
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative spirit
• Comfortable working in a growing studio environment – hands-on, adaptable and willing to wear multiple hats to support the wider team when needed

Desired:

• Previous experience within the iGaming industry
• Game artistry skills, you understand composition, colour theory and how art serves gameplay

Why join us?

• A 4 day work week (30 hours work with 37.5 hours pay!) to foster creativity and balance
• Flexibility to work fully remote, hybrid, or from our comfortable office, based in the center of Edinburgh – whatever suits you best
• 5 days annual leave
• Be part of a supportive, fast-paced team that values your ideas and growth
• Competitive salary with clear room for growth
• Access to training, mentorship and industry events to develop your skills
• Support for remote work setup (equipment provided)
• Employer-contributed pension

Our Hiring Process

1. Submit your application
2. Interview with Manager(s)
3. Second Interview – Task/Presentation

Diversity & Inclusion

Incentive Games is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds.