Senior Motion Designer

About the role

As a Senior Motion Designer at IGT, you will spearhead the creation of complex animations and visual effects for electronic gaming machines (EGMs). Your role involves collaborating with game designers to enhance player engagement through innovative animation techniques and storytelling.

IGT emphasizes a culture of collaboration and innovation, operating globally with a dedicated team. Success in this position means not only delivering high-quality animations but also pushing the boundaries of visual standards and integrating emerging technologies to elevate gaming experiences.

Skills that matter here

• motion graphics: You will create dynamic visual effects and animations that enhance game presentation.
• 2D animation: This role requires expertise in 2D animation techniques to bring characters and objects to life.
• special effects: You will develop advanced visual effects to improve player engagement and excitement.
• After Effects: Proficiency in After Effects is essential for developing animations and transitions.
• Unity: You will utilize Unity for real-time animations and integration into gaming projects.
• 3D animation: Experience in 3D animation software like Maya and Blender is required for creating immersive game visuals.

Who this role suits

• An experienced animator with a strong portfolio in gaming or interactive media.
• A proactive individual who enjoys challenging conventions and proposing innovative ideas.
• Someone who thrives in a collaborative environment and values continuous learning.
• A detail-oriented professional with a passion for enhancing player experiences through animation.

From the employer

• Create and/or lead complex motion graphics, animations and dynamic visual effects, presentation sequences, bringing objects, worlds, and characters to life with an advanced level of artistic and technical expertise in EGM development (real-time and pre-rendered).
• Drive and help define the creative vision for animations across multiple EGM game development projects, establishing and continuously raising standards for quality, presentation, and visual impact.
• Partner closely with Game Designers to define game flow, event pacing, feature presentation, synchronization, and player-facing moments that maximize excitement and engagement.
• Continuously evaluate market trends, competitor products, and emerging visual techniques to ensure our games meet or exceed industry-leading production standards.
• Stay at the forefront of AI-powered creative tools and integrate them into production workflows to improve efficiency, accelerate content creation, and reduce time-to-market.
• Act as a champion of visual quality within the studio, proactively identifying opportunities to improve animation, presentation, and overall player experience across all projects.
• Create studio promotional content for our games.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on animation strategies and higher-level artistic decisions, contributing to creative direction and final animation assets.
• Play our games and provide constructive feedback, and continuously push the team to elevate quality so animations feel exciting, rewarding, celebratory, and engaging for players.
• Innovate by developing new animation techniques, improving workflows, and incorporating advanced visual effects such as particle systems and motion graphics to enhance the gaming experience.
• Ensure the tone, atmosphere, and aesthetic integrity of animations align with the intended player experience; provide guidance and adjustments as needed.
• Partner with Game Designers, Technical Artists, and Art peers to conceptualize animation sequences and provide feedback that enhances storytelling, presentation, and player interaction.

• Ideally 5+ years of professional animation experience. However, we also welcome applications from exceptionally talented candidates who demonstrate outstanding aptitude, creativity, and potential, even if they have less industry experience.
• Strong motion graphics-focused background with expertise in 2D animation and special effects, including symbol animation, logo animation, transition screens, and After Effects/Unity-based animation work.
• Strong understanding and practical use of AI-powered creative tools, with a passion for staying ahead of emerging technologies and incorporating them into production workflows.
• Strong understanding of game presentation, pacing, and player engagement, with the ability to influence the overall feel and excitement of the player experience through animation and visual storytelling.
• Highly proactive mindset with the confidence to challenge conventions, propose bold ideas, and continuously push the boundaries of visual quality and production excellence.
• Proven track record of leading animation projects or teams within the gaming industry, especially for EGMs or other real-time interactive experiences.
• Expertise in 2D and 3D animation software (After Effects, Spine, Maya, Blender), with demonstrated leadership in animation or visual effects projects.
• Strong understanding of EGM-specific animation elements, such as reel spins, transitions, base and bonus features, math screens, attracts, and jackpot effects.
• Familiarity with animation pipelines for slot games or casino gaming, including experience integrating assets into proprietary game engines or development platforms.
• Acute attention to detail in animation principles, movement, composition, and timing, coupled with experience in fast-paced development environments.

• Permanent employment contract and a competitive salary.
• Private health insurance for you and your family.
• Flexible working hours, including a hybrid work model, along with various initiatives that support wellbeing and work-life balance.
• Opportunity to learn and continuously improve your skills through collaboration with e-learning platforms.
• Clear career development path with well-defined growth opportunities.
• A vibrant and stimulating work environment within Class-A office space.