Artist III

IGT (NYSE:IGT) is a global leader in gaming. We deliver entertaining and responsible gaming experiences for players across all channels and regulated segments, from Lotteries and Gaming Machines to Sports Betting and Digital. Leveraging a wealth of compelling content, substantial investment in innovation, player insights, operational expertise, and leading-edge technology, our solutions deliver unrivaled gaming experiences that engage players and drive growth. We have a well-established local presence and relationships with governments and regulators in more than 100 countries around the world, and create value by adhering to the highest standards of service, integrity, and responsibility. IGT has approximately 10,500 employees. For more information, please visit www.igt.com.

3D Animator

Are you a passionate and experienced Senior 3D Animator looking to make your mark?
An outstanding opportunity exists to join a global market leader and dominant force in the Australian gaming market. 
IGT is the world leader in the design, development and manufacture of gaming products and systems.  IGT Australia provides a range of gaming products, systems and services to the Club, Hotel and Casino industries.
We are searching for an inspired Senior Animator to join our Sydney Game Studio making amazing games and player experiences.
 

Responsibilities

In this role, your responsibilities will include:
•    Designing and creating exceptional 3D animation and game content utilising a wide variety of software applications.
•    Preparation and handover of art and animation assets to software engineers for game-engine implementation.
•    Being an advocate for artistic and technical excellence.
•    Actively participating in and contributing to creative brainstorming meetings.
•    Following digital asset management and version control practises.
•    Being passionate about games, emerging art-trends and technology

What we are looking for - 

The ideal candidate will have:
•    5+ years of professional animation experience working in a game development studio or aligned industry.
•    An amazing portfolio of work that showcases your craft and passion.
•    Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
•    A wonderful eye for detail and quality.

What We’re Looking For:
•    Expert knowledge of industry standard applications.
o    3DSMax / Maya
o    Adobe CC Suite
•    Development experience creating assets for games/applications using Unity or Unreal.
•    A generalist and a craftsperson; you are comfortable with modelling, texturing, rigging, lighting, post FX and animating a wide variety of characters, animals, creatures, objects and environments across a range of art genres.
•    A proactive self-starter and an awesome team collaborator

Extra Bonus Points If You Have Experience With:
•    RedGiant Suite of AfterFX plugins.
•    ZBrush
•    Spine 2D
•    Substance
•    VRay / Arnold Render Engines.
•    Creating geometry and animation for realtime 3D applications.
•    Realtime particles and FX (specifically Unity Shader Graph)
•    UI/UX
•    Prior gaming industry experience.

Keys to Success

• Building collaborative relationships
• Decision making
• Drive results
• Foster innovation
• Personal energy
• Self-leadership

What we offer

•    Small, diverse, respectful and a fun team environment for you to do your best work.
•    A studio that highly values you, your expertise and your input which has the security and backing of a global market leader. 
•    Career and professional development that is tailored to support your ambition and future success.
•    Competitive Salary Package.
•    Flexible work arrangements with a mix of onsite and WFH through the week.

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IGT is committed to sustaining a workforce that reflects the diversity of the global customers and communities we serve, and to creating a fair and inclusive culture that enables all our employees to feel valued, respected and engaged.  IGT is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, citizenship, covered veteran status, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, or any other legally protected status in accordance with applicable local, state, federal laws or other laws. We thank all applicants for applying; however, only those selected to interview will be contacted.

IGT (NYSE: IGT) is the global leader in gaming.  For more information, please visit www.igt.com.