Junior Animator (Gaming)

Location: Hybrid in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship.

Salary: $45,500–$84,500 per year.

Company

hirify.global develops gaming content and technology, including casino and free-to-play mobile games, for B2B customers and players worldwide.

What you will do

• Contribute throughout the art production pipeline, from game concepts to final game art.
• Create original 2D and 3D animations, graphics, symbols, characters, and images for gaming products.
• Model, texture, and light 2D and 3D objects and scenes.
• Build storyboards and animatics for game production workflows.
• Maintain organized layered files and asset storage, break down animation assets, and provide accurate estimates.
• Collaborate with designers, programmers, the Art Director, and the wider art team.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in art design, animation, or a related field.
• Intermediate animation skills demonstrated through a portfolio and experience with animation tools and techniques.
• Proficiency in Photoshop, After Effects, and relevant After Effects plug-ins such as Red Giant or Video Copilot.
• Knowledge of storyboarding, video production, and 2D/3D animation.
• Ability to speak, read, and understand English.
• Must be authorized to work full-time in the United States without visa sponsorship; background screening, fingerprinting, and gaming-regulatory approvals may be required.

Nice to have

• Character animation experience.
• Familiarity with Autodesk Maya and other 3D art packages.
• Intermediate abilities in 3D modeling, texturing, rigging, lighting, and animation.
• Gaming industry experience.
• Strong drawing, illustration, and composition skills.

Culture & Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off and a 401(k) plan with employer matching.
• Work in a regulated gaming environment with an emphasis on responsible gameplay, governance, employee wellbeing, and sustainability.
• Diverse and inclusive workplace with global career opportunities.
• No travel is expected for the role.