Senior Animator

Gaming:

Welcome to the world of land-based gaming. At Light & Wonder, it’s all about the games, and our Gaming team builds cutting-edge technology, products, and content for the most iconic casinos and operators across the globe.

Position Summary

The primary role of the Senior Animator is to lead in the conceptualization, and development of animation and motion graphics content for games working in collaboration with the Creative Director, Game Producer, Art team leads. This will include developing new tools to further the efficiency of animation with the team. They will provide guidance and support with animation tasks within the team and participate in determining various aesthetic solutions.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Ability to create captivating video sequences from brief to completion, that align with existing branding and style guides to elevate the company’s visual content and enhance the company product.

Keen eye for visual layouts and composition.

Strong attention to detail and to self-check work for errors.

Ability to work to tight deadlines when required.

Develop character, prop, symbol, text and UI animations using digital 2D, 3D, and motion design techniques for Electronic Gaming Machine products.

Liaise with team members to produce animation work to ensure the artistic integrity and quality of assets.

Assist the Graphics Team Lead in providing mentorship and training in new tools and techniques to the team.

Help to identify and solve animation process and implementation issues.

Contribute to a range of deliverables that are within the EGM studio team, such as other graphic tasks, marketing assets, etc.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Strong understanding of the requirements of animation within the Gaming industry, and traditional animation principles.

 A critical eye for detail and ability to follow/maintain stringent guidelines.

Strong graphic design and typography skills within the adobe suite.

Character animation skills in Spine, After Effects and 3D software preferred.

Experience working with Unity game engine advantageous.

Experience working in a fast-paced production environment.

Technical and creative problem solving with a can-do mindset.

Gaming industry/related experience preferred.

Experience, Education and Qualification:

5+ yrs. experience working in an animation capacity, preferably within a game development studio.

Extensive training/experience in the use of digital art and animation software, including After Effects, Photoshop, Blender, Spine, Maya, 3DS Max, or similar.

Expert knowledge in all tasks related to both traditional and 3D animation, including character animation, modelling, rigging, lighting, and texturing, as well as particle systems and motion graphics development.

Employment will also require sound traditional art skills.

Working Conditions:

The work conditions are representative and typical of similar jobs in comparable organizations. Work on short-term assignments that often require the application of independent judgment. Utilize video software, such as Adobe After Effects to create captivating motion graphics.

Convenient hybrid working model – 3 days working in the office, 2 days working from home.

Light & Wonder and its affiliates (collectively, “L&W”) are engaged in highly regulated gaming and lottery businesses. As a result, certain L&W employees may, among other things, be required to obtain a gaming or other license(s), undergo background investigations or security checks, or meet certain standards dictated by law, regulation or contracts. In order to ensure L&W complies with its regulatory and contractual commitments, as a condition to hiring and continuing to employ its employees, L&W requires all of its employees to meet those requirements that are necessary to fulfill their individual roles. As a prerequisite to employment with L&W (to the extent permitted by law), you shall be asked to consent to L&W conducting a background screening.

This job description should not be interpreted as all-inclusive; it is intended to identify major responsibilities and requirements of the job. The employee in this position may be requested to perform other job-related tasks and responsibilities than those stated above. 

Workplace Health & Safety:

Actively co-operate and comply with the company’s WHS Policy and Program to ensure own health and safety and the health and safety of others in the workplace

Ensure compliance with safe work practices

Ensure not to put self and others at risk

Use and maintain equipment properly and ensure that the work area is free of hazards

Report all incidents, injuries and near misses

Report any hazard or accident to the supervisor or manager as soon as it becomes apparent

Advise your manager if you do not believe you have the skills, training or equipment to safely perform your duties

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees, and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.

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