Light & Wonder

iGaming:

If it’s iGaming, we know a thing or two. At Light & Wonder, It’s all about the games, and our digital team leads the global iGaming market, providing jaw-dropping content and innovative software that powers the world's most successful online gaming providers.

Position Summary

Working closely and collaboratively with artists and developers, the 2D Animator is responsible for creating animations and developing of high-quality motion graphics, animated content and game imagery based on specific game mechanics/story boards 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. The 2D Animator will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth flow of assets between teams on their projects. Applying their expertise, the 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

The 2D Animator must be versatile to create visual concepts in a range of styles. Their Artistic sensibilities and understanding of the target market will be leveraged constantly to quickly fine tune work for the project at hand.

The 2D Animator will ensure intellectual property and copyright guidelines are followed and production deadlines are met. They must possess a good knowledge of casino gaming overall, casino game art and game play.

The 2D Animator must have the creative skills to produce animatics, user flows and motion graphics, they will produce work quickly and efficiently and be fully conversant with the current tools of the trade. The successful candidate will be able to design rich and spectacular motion graphics and animations as well as have an in-depth knowledge of rigging, particle effects and other key aspects of animation. A drive to grow and learn, curiosity, passion for the trade and the desire to meet challenges.

Qualifications

• 3-4 years of hands-on experience in game animation development and production with a portfolio to support this
• Thorough knowledge of animation principles
• Comprehensive knowledge of animation tools: Spine, Adobe After Effects, etc.
• Familiarity with Adobe Photoshop CC
• Ability to visually express concepts and ideas through animatics, drawings and sketches
• Hands on knowledge of the technology used in games and multimedia
• 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 of maintaining current knowledge.
• Knowledge of production steps and understanding of creative processes
• Use of common collaboration tools such as MS Office and Slack
• Bilingual - Must be comfortable in a French environment.

Assets

• Familiarity with 3D tools would be an asset
• Experience with Game Engines such as Unity or Unreal
• Professional experience in the Casino Gaming industry
• Adobe Illustrator proficiency would be an advantage

Additional Information

This is a hybrid role based in our Montreal studio. Team members are expected to be in the office on Wednesdays and Thursdays to support collaboration and studio culture.

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