Spine 2D Animator needed – create animations & polish existing character (top-down shooter)

Hi! We're looking for an experienced Spine 2D animator to create production-quality animations and polish an existing modular character for a top-down shooter. Current status - we already have: * Pixel-art character sprites * Character fully rigged in Spine * Bone hierarchy completed * Slots and modular attachments configured * Character prepared for Unreal Engine integration What we need: *Create high-quality animations: -Walk -Run -Shoot -Reload -Get Hit -Death * Improve weight, timing and overall movement quality. *Polish existing sprite pieces where animation exposes limitations: -minor redraws/extensions -alignment fixes -smoother transitions between body parts This is not a full character redraw - only production polish where necessary. !Important! Please preserve the existing: * Skeleton hierarchy * Slot structure * Naming conventions * Modular attachment system unless changes are technically necessary. The project uses the Spine Runtime for Unreal Engine, so compatibility is important. Requirements: * Spine experience * Game animation experience * Understanding of body mechanics and animation principles * Ability to make minor pixel-art adjustments Please include: * Spine animation examples (or Creature/DragonBones if applicable) * Relevant game projects * Your hourly rate We're looking for a long-term collaborator, as additional characters, weapons and vehicles are planned.