Spine 2D Animation
- Rigging
- Gameplay Animation
- Slot Animation
- Modular Characters
- UI / VFX Animation
Amol Lokare · Pune, India · Working internationally
Senior Spine 2D Animator
& Lead Game Artist
Game art, animation and production-ready workflows for mobile, RPG, casual and slot game teams.
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Available for Remote Full-Time · Contract · Freelance Opportunities
18+ YEARSExperience
281Upwork Projects
100%Job Success
20+Shipped Titles
01 — ART
ART & GAME PRODUCTION
18+ years of production experience across characters, environments, game UI, props, icons, slot/casino assets and complete game-ready 2D art packages.
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Explore full portfolio02 — SIGNATURE SPECIALISM
SPINE 2D ANIMATION
Production-ready rigging and animation for characters, gameplay and slot systems—prepared for real game-engine integration.
01 / 02Gameplay & Characters
Open reel 03 — SHIPPED GAME
INDEPENDENT GAME DEVELOPMENT
ARROW RUSH: PENGUIN PUZZLE
Independent Game · Google Play
FROM VISUAL DIRECTION
TO RELEASE.
Developed and published under Upswing Game, with hands-on ownership across art direction, UI, Spine animation, Unity implementation, testing and release preparation.
View on Google Play
Shipped on Google Play 04 — MODERN PRODUCTION
AI-ASSISTED
GAME PRODUCTION
One production story from idea and exploration through artist direction, refinement and a final animation-ready game asset.
Production view01—04
05 — CAPABILITIES
WHAT I DO
Game Art & UI
- Characters
- Environments
- Game UI
- Props
- Production-ready PSDs
Production & Direction
- Art Direction
- Unity-ready Handoff
- QA
- Scoping & Estimation
- AI-assisted Production
06 — PROFILE
ABOUT
Senior Spine 2D Animator and Lead Game Artist based in Pune, India, with 18+ years of professional experience across game art and animation.
Founder of Upswing Game, working with international studios, developers, producers and founders across mobile, casual, RPG and slot/casino production.
My work covers the complete production process from art planning and asset preparation through Spine animation, quality review and developer-ready delivery. I also lead teams, estimate production, communicate directly with clients and increasingly use AI-assisted workflows for modern game production.
Download full resumeUPSWING GAMEFounder · Lead Game Artist · Senior Spine 2D Animator
99GAMESSenior Game Artist
APPON SOFTWARETeam Leader & Game Artist
EARLIER ANIMATION CAREERPhoebus Media · BIG Animation · Animage Studio
07 — TRUST
TRUSTED IN PRODUCTION
“We’ve been working with Amol for years and will continue to do so. He is a very talented illustrator and Spine animator, bringing high-end quality to our game graphics. He communicates well and is an all-around friendly person to work with.”
“Amol is a true animation master. He exceeded our expectations with the artwork, Spine animation and additional character work he created for our game. His communication was impeccable and he always met deadlines.”
“I have worked with Amol on several projects. Apart from being highly creative, Amol is a genuine person and a worthy asset to any team.”
08 — CONTACT
HAVE A PROJECT OR
SENIOR ROLE TO DISCUSS?
Available for senior remote roles, long-term game-production contracts and selected freelance projects.
