About the role
Company Description
Light & Wonder is the global leader in cross-platform games and entertainment, bringing together 5,000 employees from six continents to connect content between land-based and digital channels with unmatched technology and distribution. Guided by a culture that values daring teamwork and creativity, Light & Wonder builds new worlds of play, developing game experiences loved by players around the globe. The company creates its own award-winning games and partners with premium licensees such as Netflix, Warner Bros, and others to bring franchises like Squid Game, Willy Wonka, and The Wizard of Oz to life in online gaming products. The company’s Infinity platform powers the largest digital-gaming network in the industry. Light & Wonder is committed to the highest standards of integrity, from promoting player responsibility to implementing sustainable practices.
Position Summary
We are looking for a Core Animator to join our new Sofia Office. Working closely and collaboratively with artists and developers, the Core 2D Animator is responsible for creating animations and developing high-quality motion graphics, animated content, and game imagery based on specific game mechanics, storyboards, and briefs. Their work is directly linked to the signature look of our creations which guarantees their success. Our animators play a key role as the bridge between the Creative Team and the Development Engineers, ensuring the smooth flow of assets between teams on their projects.
Responsibilities and Duties
Applying their expertise, the Core 2D Animator contributes to all animated aspects of projects and games, such as:
- Mock-ups, animatics, and test renders
- Characters and objects
- Environments
- Symbols and logos
- Promotional videos
- Creating visual concepts in a range of styles, leveraging artistic sensibilities and understanding of the target market to quickly fine-tune work
- Ensuring intellectual property and copyright guidelines are followed and production deadlines are met
- Producing animatics, user flows, and motion graphics quickly and efficiently
- Designing rich and spectacular motion graphics and animations with an in-depth knowledge of rigging, particle effects, and other key aspects of animation
- Optimizing assets for HTML 5 and online game purposes using Webp, Texture Packer, and similar optimization tools or algorithms
Mandatory Qualifications
- Experience: 3-5 years of hands-on experience in game animation development and production with a portfolio to support this
- Knowledge: Thorough knowledge of animation principles, hands-on knowledge of technology used in games and multimedia, understanding of production steps and creative processes, and good knowledge of casino gaming overall, casino game art, and gameplay
- Technical Skills:
- Comprehensive knowledge of animation tools: Adobe After Effects, After Effect Plugin, Maxon/Red Giant, and Spine
- Familiarity with Adobe Photoshop CC
- Familiarity with Adobe Firefly or Adobe Photoshop AI assistant
- Ability to visually express concepts and ideas through animatics, drawings, and sketches
- Ability to optimize assets using current technology for online delivery
- Skilled at bringing characters to life
- Technical aptitude and rigor
- Capable of quickly learning how to use new software and maintaining current knowledge
- Collaboration & Communication:
- Use of common collaboration tools such as MS Office and Slack
- Bilingual - Must be comfortable in a French environment
Preferred Qualifications and Assets
- Familiarity with 3D tools
- Experience with Game Engines such as Unity or Unreal
- Professional experience in the Casino Gaming industry
- Working knowledge of the use of AI in the Casino Gaming industry
- Adobe Illustrator proficiency