I am a 2D Spine Animator with years of experience in mobile and PC game development. My expertise lies in character rigging, cutscenes, and visual effects (VFX). I've created over 200 animations and optimized workflows, resulting in a 20% reduction in production time. Proficient in Spine 2D, After Effects, Photoshop, and Illustrator, I specialize in creating high-quality 2-2.5D animations. I possess a strong understanding of the 12 principles of animation, and am experienced in exporting Spine 2D data (json/png, etc.) for seamless integration with Unity. I effectively utilize and adapt AI tools to streamline workflows and improve quality. I am also committed to continuous learning, regularly taking mini-courses from leading animators to enhance my skillset.

Katya Yoch

I am a 2D Spine Animator with years of experience in mobile and PC game development. My expertise lies in character rigging, cutscenes, and visual effects (VFX). I've created over 200 animations and optimized workflows, resulting in a 20% reduction in production time. Proficient in Spine 2D, After Effects, Photoshop, and Illustrator, I specialize in creating high-quality 2-2.5D animations. I possess a strong understanding of the 12 principles of animation, and am experienced in exporting Spine 2D data (json/png, etc.) for seamless integration with Unity. I effectively utilize and adapt AI tools to streamline workflows and improve quality. I am also committed to continuous learning, regularly taking mini-courses from leading animators to enhance my skillset.

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I am a 2D Spine Animator with years of experience in mobile and PC game development. My expertise lies in character rigging, cutscenes, and visual effects (VFX). I’ve created over 200 animations and optimized workflows, resulting in a 20% reduction in production time. Proficient in Spine 2D, After Effects, Photoshop, and Illustrator, I specialize in creating high-quality 2-2.5D animations.

I possess a strong understanding of the 12 principles of animation, and am experienced in exporting Spine 2D data (json/png, etc.) for seamless integration with Unity. I effectively utilize and adapt AI tools to streamline workflows and improve quality. I am also committed to continuous learning, regularly taking mini-courses from leading animators to enhance my skillset.

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Language

English
Intermediate
Russian
Fluent
Ukrainian
Fluent
Belarusian
Fluent
Polish
Beginner

Work Experience

Motion Designer at Foranj.games
May 1, 2022 - Present
Developed 2D animations in Spine; created UI animations; collaborated with artists and programmers; built animation pipelines for Unity integration; contributed to marketing materials.
2D Animator at Self-employed
January 1, 2022 - Present
Freelanced on project work, creating 2D animations in Spine; collaborated with designers and developers to refine animation pipelines, ensuring seamless Unity integration. Supported marketing and presentation materials with high-quality animations. Developed animations for ad campaigns, boosting CTR by 11%. Produced 100+ character and UI animations for mobile games, optimizing for smooth performance and low memory usage.
2D Animator at Playrix
September 1, 2022 - Present
Made animations of the game interface and some of the characters.

Education

Course: Advanced Animation and Rigging in Spine at Playrix
January 1, 2024 - January 11, 2026
Course: Fundamentals of Animation in Spine at Playrix
January 1, 2022 - January 11, 2026
Workshop: Animation in After Effects at Pixar Workshop
January 1, 2022 - January 11, 2026
Specialist in Economics at Minsk State College of Finance and Economics
January 11, 2030 - June 1, 2023

Qualifications

Candidate for Master of Sports
January 11, 2030 - November 20, 2025
Advanced Animation and Rigging in Spine
January 11, 2030 - January 11, 2026
Fundamentals of Animation in Spine
January 11, 2030 - January 11, 2026
Animation in After Effects
January 11, 2030 - January 11, 2026
Specialist in Economics
January 11, 2030 - June 1, 2023

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Gaming, Software & Internet, Professional Services