2D Animator
Lightning Box, part of Light & Wonder, is seeking a talented 2D Animator to join their dynamic team in Sydney. The role involves bringing creative vision to life by developing compelling animations, visual effects, and motion graphics for online casino games.
The successful candidate will collaborate closely with game artists and designers to enhance the gaming experience for players. This position requires an enthusiastic and motivated individual capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining high quality standards and meeting deadlines. The animator will be responsible for creating animations using After Effects and Spine software, working with the development team to ensure seamless integration and managing projects from concept to final execution.
- Create animations using After Effects and Spine software.
- Collaborate with game artists and designers to conceptualize and create compelling 2D/3D animations, visual effects, and motion graphics for symbols, backgrounds, and features.
- Understand and resolve technical issues related to graphics and optimisation.
- Collaborate with the game development team to ensure visual consistency and alignment with the game’s theme and mechanics.
- Maintain well-organised working files to facilitate file sharing and collaborative work.
- Drive creative projects from concept to final execution with minimal supervision.
- Collaborate with the team on both large and small projects with enthusiasm.
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring deadlines are met without compromising quality.
- Assist with the setup, optimisation, and exporting of game delivery assets.
- Demonstrate passion, motivation, and excitement for your work.
- 2-5 years of experience in 2D/3D animation and/or motion graphic design (required)
- Animation reel/portfolio showing your fantastic work (required)
- In-depth knowledge of animation principles with a strong sense of timing (required)
- Proven track record of creating high-quality animations using After Effects and Spine (required)
- Demonstrated experience in animating FXs with Trapcode Particular (required)
- Ability to animate both characters and inanimate objects effectively (required)
- Proficiency in optimizing assets using the latest technology for seamless online delivery (required)
- Competence in meeting strict deadlines while maintaining exceptional quality (required)
- Strong team player with the ability to collaborate effectively and take direction from management (required)
- Self-motivated with excellent attention to detail and strong written and verbal communication skills (required)
- Ability to accept and implement constructive feedback efficiently (required)
- Professional experience in the gaming industry (nice-to-have)
- Education and completed course in relevant animation/design fields (nice-to-have)
- Experience with modeling and animating in 3D (nice-to-have)
- Experience using Trapcode Suite, Element 3D, Spine and Photoshop (nice-to-have)
- Interest in animation, FXs, and gaming (nice-to-have)
- Competitive benefits
- Open and supportive environment
- Modern and exciting workplace
- Opportunity to interact with global teams on a regular basis
- Opportunity to work on exciting and innovative projects in the gaming industry
- Collaborative and creative work environment
- Tangible and genuine development opportunities
- Flexible working practices
Light & Wonder, Inc. is a leading cross-platform gaming company headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada. Formerly known as Scientific Games, it rebranded in 2022 after divesting its lottery and sports-betting businesses to focus on gaming. The company operates across three segments - Gaming (slot machines, table games and casino systems under brands such as Bally, WMS and Shuffle Master), SciPlay (social casino games) and iGaming (online casino content). Listed in both the US and Australia, it supplies content and systems to casinos and online operators worldwide.