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Spine Animator - Fruit Ninja at UserWise Services. UserWise is developing a new mobile game based on a globally recognized entertainment IP, combining proven F2P systems with a fresh hybrid-casual approach.. We are looking for a Spine Animator who can breathe life into our world. As a core member of our art team, you will have a direct hand in defining our character animations and how our interface responds to the player. You will work alongside a team that values high-quality execution and iterative design, moving from early prototypes to a polished, global launch.. If you are a specialist in 2D skeletal animation who loves the challenge of making a UI feel "juicy" while giving characters a cinematic feel, this role offers the autonomy and creative runway to make a massive impact.. What You’ll Do. Character Animation: Create high-quality 2D animations for a diverse cast of characters using Esoteric Spine, focusing on weight, personality, and fluid movement.. UI & Motion Graphics: Design and implement dynamic UI animations and transitions that enhance the user experience, providing clear feedback and satisfying "game feel.". Rigging & Skinning: Build efficient, flexible rigs and meshes that allow for expressive movement while remaining optimized for mobile performance.. Technical Integration: Work closely with engineers to integrate animations into Unity, ensuring technical constraints are met without sacrificing visual quality.. Optimization: Manage draw calls, texture atlases, and bone counts to ensure the game runs smoothly across a wide range of mobile devices.. Pipeline Collaboration: Partner with the Art Director and 2D Artists to ensure animations align with the established art style and IP guidelines.. Iterative Design: Rapidly prototype animation concepts to test gameplay feel, refining them based on feedback from the design team and player data.. What We’re Looking For. 3+ years of experience in 2D animation for games, with at least one shipped mobile title.. Mastery of Esoteric’s Spine: You are an expert in rigging, weighted meshes, and the dopesheet.. Character Specialist: A deep understanding of traditional animation principles (squash and stretch, anticipation, staging) applied to 2D skeletal rigs.. UI Animation Expertise: Experience animating buttons, menus, and HUD elements to create a premium, responsive interface.. Unity Pipeline Proficiency: Experience working within Unity (Spine-Unity runtime), including an understanding of Animators, Controllers, and basic prefab management.. Problem Solver: Ability to look at a static UI mock-up or character concept and determine the best way to bring it to life technically and artistically.. Strong communication skills and the ability to stay organized and self-motivated in a fully remote environment.. Bonus Points. VFX Skills: Experience creating 2D particles or hand-drawn FX to complement animations.. IP Experience: Previous work with licensed entertainment IPs and the ability to maintain strict brand consistency.. Motion Graphics: Proficiency in After Effects for pre-visualizing UI flows or marketing assets.. Technical Art: Knowledge of C# or Unity shaders to further enhance visual effects and UI interactions.. Company Location: Serbia.