Game Animation Engineer

Job title: Game Animation Engineer

Location: Sofia

About Flutter

Flutter is the world’s leading online sports betting and iGaming operator, powering some of the most recognizable brands in the industry. Spread across multiple markets with millions of players, we combine technology, innovation, and deep customer insight to deliver safe, responsible, and engaging entertainment at scale.

More about the team

Amaze is a casino game development studio within Flutter Studios that creates innovative slot games, card & table games, and instant win products for Flutter's casino brands globally. We combine deep sector knowledge with creative expertise to design games that deliver thrilling player experiences. Our focus is on blending cutting-edge innovation with player insights to develop high-quality games that perform across diverse markets.

Overview of the role:

As part of the continued growth of our Game Client Development team, we are seeking a Game Animation Engineer to help bring online casino games to life through high-quality animation and efficient technical implementation. You will work closely with developers, artists and other game development specialists, combining creative animation skills with technical expertise to build engaging, polished, and high-performing player experiences.

You’ll join a team of experienced and supportive colleagues who share a passion for casino games, technical excellence and outstanding player experiences. Working within a highly productive game development workflow, you’ll have the opportunity to develop your skills, contribute to new games and help continuously improve how we bring creative concepts to life.

This role follows a hybrid approach to working, allowing you to combine working from home with working in our modern offices. These discussions are between you and your manager to find the best pattern for you both, while recognising that quality time together is essential for keeping us mission-aligned.

Our teams work from a lively location nestled within this historic city. Enjoy the best of both worlds with winter and summer offices, tantalizing free snacks and a gaming paradise for endless entertainment.

What you’ll do:

• Create and implement high-quality animations, sequences and visual effects for online slot games using assets provided by our Creative team

• Set up and integrate mesh and skeletal animations, ensuring they perform smoothly and consistently within the game environment

• Build and stage game scenes and animation sequences, translating creative concepts into polished in-game experiences

• Collaborate closely with developers, designers, animators and sound designers to bring game concepts to life and deliver cohesive player experiences

• Integrate animation, VFX and audio elements with game events, ensuring accurate timing, sequencing and visual feedback throughout gameplay

• Use Spine 2D, Adobe Animate and our in-house tools to create, prepare, optimize and integrate animations into our games

• Optimize animation assets and implementation to maintain visual quality while meeting technical and performance requirements across supported devices

• Test, troubleshoot and refine animation implementations, identifying and resolving visual, timing, integration and performance issues

• Work within established development workflows and technical standards, ensuring animation assets and implementations are structured, maintainable and ready for production

• Contribute to continuous improvement of our animation pipeline and tools, sharing knowledge and identifying opportunities to make game production more efficient

• Proactively communicate progress, dependencies, blockers and technical challenges with the wider development team and seek guidance where appropriate

What you’ll bring:

Core Experience & Technical Skills:

• Experience with 2D animation tools such as Spine 2D and Adobe Animate with the ability to create and work with skeletal, mesh and timeline-based animations

• Good understanding of core animation principles, including timing, spacing, easing, anticipation, transitions and motion

• Experience preparing and working with visual assets using tools such as Adobe Photoshop or similar creative software

• Understanding of animation implementation within interactive experiences, including sequencing, state changes, transitions and event-driven animation

• Strong technical awareness and troubleshooting skills with the ability to identify and resolve animation, asset, timing and integration issues

• Understanding of performance and optimization considerations when creating animations and visual effects for games or other real-time applications

Professional Competencies:

• Great attention to detail with a strong eye for timing, visual quality, consistency and polished player experiences

• Creative and technically minded with an interest in understanding how animation, art, sound, and game logic work together

• Strong collaboration and communication skills with the ability to work effectively with developers, designers, animators, artists and sound designers

• Ability to take creative direction and technical requirements and translate them into effective in-game animation solutions

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities within a fast-paced game development environment

• Willingness to learn new tools, technologies, in-house workflows and continuously develop both creative and technical skills

Nice to have:

• Experience with Moho, Godot, Cocos2d or other game engines and animation frameworks

• Previous experience in game development, interactive animation or real-time content production

• Experience with scripting or programming concepts and an interest in the technical implementation of animation

• Experience integrating animation, VFX, and audio into interactive experiences
  Knowledge or experience of online gaming or casino/slot games

It’s ok if you don’t think you tick every box on this list. We love people who want to challenge themselves and are passionate about what they do. If you believe you can contribute in some areas and are eager to learn, we encourage you to apply.

Why choose us:
Aside from a generous base salary, we have a fantastic benefits & rewards program that is designed to encourage personal and career development.

• Discretionary annual bonus

• 30 days paid leave

• Health and Dental Insurance for you, your partner and your children (if you all live at the same address)

• Personal life insurance and disability coverage

• Wellbeing fund

• Continuous learning support for certifications and career growth

• 550 EUR gift for newborn family member

• 26 weeks Maternity leave at 100% pay and 4 week secondary (Paternity) also at 100% pay, no eligibility period applies

• A sports’ card membership valid across the country

• Discounts as a compliment form us among different services

• Monthly food vouchers

Equal opportunities:

At Flutter we are committed to creating an inclusive environment where our people can be their authentic selves and thrive. We embrace and celebrate diversity, respecting all our uniqueness and differences.

We welcome you to let us know whether you have any accessibility needs. All you need to do is email us at [email protected]. Your journey with us is focused on ensuring you have what you need to be your best self.

Learn more about the work we are doing on Inclusion and Belonging here: https://careers.flutterinternational.com/working-at-flutter-international/diversity-equity-inclusion/

The group:

Flutter Studios is a proud member of the Flutter Entertainment family, a global leader in sports betting, iGaming, and entertainment. We're not just another company; we're listed on both the prestigious FTSE 100 index on the London Stock Exchange and the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). What sets us apart is our world class brands, cutting-edge products, and our International division includes our operations in over 100 global markets and offers sports betting, casino, poker, rummy and lottery, mainly online. What truly defines us is our commitment to ensuring that the excitement of gaming and entertainment is experienced in a responsible and sustainable way. Our remarkable team of over 8,000 colleagues drives this vision, spread across 28 offices worldwide.