Who is Ather Labs
- We are a team with 150 international members and growing.
- We are young, love gaming, full of passion and energy.
- We lovingly build amazing products built at the intersection of gaming and technology.
Ather Labs’ flagship game is SIPHER ODYSSEY, an action packed ARPG roguelite targeting global market and all platforms, from Mobile to PC and Consoles, designed for both casual and competitive players. The game is designed to be easy to pick up but hard to master.
Our main studio is based in Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam with offices in Danang and Hanoi. Our goal is to be the best mid-core gaming studio out of SEA, to bring Vietnam’s stories and passion for gaming and technology to the world!
Our Culture
At Ather Labs, we're not just building games - we're racing to define the future of gaming leveraging cutting-edge technology. Our culture is built on:
- Speed of execution: We ship fast, iterate faster
- Global competition: We benchmark against the world's best, not just local standards
- Relentless learning & self-improvement: 1% better every day
✍️ Responsibilities:
We are seeking a talented and experienced Art Spine Animator to join our game development team. The ideal candidate will specialize in creating high-quality 2D animations using Spine animation software, with a strong understanding of game engine implementation (preferably Unreal Engine). Job Title: Art Spine Animator
Department: Art Team
Type of Contract: Freelancer
Reports To: Art Producer
- Create and implement 2D character animations using Spine animation software
- Set up and maintain 2D bone hierarchies and mesh deformation for characters
- Create sprite meshes and weight painting for smooth deformations
- Implement animations in game engines, with focus on Unreal Engine and Web integration
- Optimize animation assets for optimal game performance
- Create and manage animation state machines and blend trees
- Debug animation issues and provide technical solutions
- Collaborate with art directors and technical teams
- Document animation workflows and maintain style guides
- Handle multiple projects and meet production deadlines
- Participate in animation reviews and feedback sessions
Requirements: 🌟
- 2+ years of professional experience in 2D game animation
- Proven expertise with Spine animation software
- Strong understanding of animation principles (timing, spacing, weight)
- Experience with game engine animation systems
- Knowledge of optimization techniques for game animations
- Portfolio demonstrating high-quality Spine animations
- Proficiency in animation rigging and technical setup
Nice to Have ⭐
- Experience with Unreal Engine's animation blueprint system
- Knowledge of additional animation tools (Adobe Animate, After Effects)
- Understanding of JSON animation data and basic scripting
- Previous shipped game titles featuring Spine animations
- Experience with version control systems (Git)
- Background in UI/UX animation
- Strong problem-solving and communication skills
💟 Working hours & Benefits 💟
- Competitive salary, 13th-month salary, Performance Bonus.
- Full benefits and salary rank during probation.
- Insurances as Vietnamese labor law and Premium health care & Accident insurance for employees and relatives.
- A half-year and End-of-year Bonus yearly depending on company performance.
- Unique Growth & Performance evaluation every 6 months.
- Recharge time, Sports, Buddy meals, Training allowances.
- A passionate & dynamic environment with full freedom to be creative.
- Company trip, team building & other community activities.
- And many more benefits you’ll love it
🏨 LOCATION
- Head Office HCM: 3rd Floor, Miss Ao Dai Building, 21 Nguyen Trung Ngan, Ben Thanh Ward, D.1, HCM
- Hanoi: 7th Floor, Lancaster Building, 20 Nui Truc, Ba Dinh, Ha Noi
- Danang: 11 Floor, G8 Building, 65 Hai Phong, Hai Chau, Da Nang
JOIN US!
We want to get to know you and would love for you to consider joining us. Please send your CV to [email protected] or contact us on Telegram at @Sunny_AtherLabs.