Advanced Animator (iGaming)

Location: Las Vegas, NV, United States

Company

Light & Wonder develops gaming technology, products, and content for casinos and gaming operators worldwide.

What you will do

• Collaborate with game artists to create 2D/3D animations, visual effects, and motion graphics for slot-machine logos, symbols, backgrounds, and features.
• Prepare final animations in the formats required for integration with the game.
• Identify and resolve graphics issues involving rendering, streaming, memory management, and playback performance.
• Work iteratively with game designers, software engineers, and the wider development team.
• Mentor junior animators across related studios and Game Development.
• Organize, version-control, and archive working files for collaboration and future use.

Requirements

• 5+ years of professional experience in 2D/3D animation and/or motion graphic design.
• Strong understanding of design, motion, timing, animatics, and storyboarding.
• Proficiency in Adobe After Effects, Adobe Photoshop, and Adobe Illustrator.
• Ability to collaborate effectively, take art direction, and provide multiple design solutions.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
• Ability to adapt to new technologies and work efficiently under pressure.

Nice to have

• Gaming industry experience.
• Proficiency in 3D animation, compositing, and rotoscoping.
• Familiarity with Unity, shaders, and shader creation or coding.

Culture & Benefits

• Creative, collaborative environment within award-winning game studios.
• Work contributes to games played by players around the world.
• Inclusive culture centered on integrity, innovation, and teamwork.
• Employment may require gaming or other licenses, background investigations, security checks, and compliance with applicable regulatory requirements.