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IGT

Animator

Reno, NV · On-site +1

Collaborate with designers, engineers, and artists to define and execute creative vision * Bring ... Deep understanding of motion, composition, and player-driven animation design * Ability to ...

Posh

Design Engineer

Manhattan, NY · On-site

As a Design Engineer at Posh, you'll work across both our React Native event discovery app and the ... We want to see the details: the animation that evokes visceral feelings, the edge‑case state ...

Progressive Gaming

Animator

Reno, NV · On-site +1

Collaborate with designers, engineers, and artists to define and execute creative vision * Bring ... Deep understanding of motion, composition, and player-driven animation design * Ability to ...

Sim

Founding Design Engineer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

The Founding Design Engineer will own the design and development of this platform, blending UI/UX ... animation, and responsiveness • High agency and ownership--help define the roadmap as well as ...

Vega

Design Engineer

New York, NY · On-site +1

$160K - $220K/yr

If you love the seam where design and engineering meet, this is the role. What you'll do * Own vega ... Bring motion to the site - subtle interactions, micro-animations, the occasional bigger moment

Posh

Design Engineer

New York, NY · On-site

$180K - $220K/yr

As a Design Engineer at Posh, you'll work across both our React Native event discovery app and the ... We want to see the details: the animation that evokes visceral feelings, the edge case state nobody ...

GitHub, Inc.

Senior Design Engineer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

Design Engineers live at the intersection of design, engineering, and product strategy, combining ... and animations support GitHub's brand and principles. * Shaping: Defining great products and ...

GitHub, Inc.

Staff Design Engineer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

You'll work at the intersection of design, engineering, and product strategy, and you'll be ... and animations support GitHub's brand and principles. * Shaping: Defining great products and ...

GitHub, Inc.

Design Engineer, III

San Francisco, CA · On-site

Design Engineers live at the intersection of design, engineering, and product strategy, combining ... and animations support GitHub's brand and principles. * Shaping: Defining great products and ...

career

Design Engineer

Mountain View, CA · On-site

You sit at the intersection of product design and front-end engineering: close enough to design to ... TypeScript, React or similar, CSS at a systems level, animation, accessibility, and performance ...

Rogo

Design Engineer

New York, NY · On-site

$200K - $275K/yr

You are a strong frontend engineer with a strong eye for design, are proficient in React / NextJS, and design/animation libraries like Framer Motion, GSAP or other. * You excel at building browser ...

Hotplate, Inc

Design Engineer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$180K - $210K/yr

You have strong front-end engineering skills (TypeScript, React, SolidJS, CSS, animations) * You have an eye for design details and care deeply about craft * You've shipped polished products and know ...

career

Design Engineer

Mountain View, CA · On-site

You sit at the intersection of product design and front-end engineering: close enough to design to ... TypeScript, React or similar, CSS at a systems level, animation, accessibility, and performance ...

Hotplate

Design Engineer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

You have strong front-end engineering skills (TypeScript, React, SolidJS, CSS, animations) * You have an eye for design details and care deeply about craft * You've shipped polished products and know ...

Hotplate

You have strong front-end engineering skills (TypeScript, React, SolidJS, CSS, animations) * You have an eye for design details and care deeply about craft * You've shipped polished products and know ...

career

Design Engineer

Mountain View, CA · On-site

You sit at the intersection of product design and front-end engineering: close enough to design to ... TypeScript, React or similar, CSS at a systems level, animation, accessibility, and performance ...

career

Design Engineer

Mountain View, CA · On-site

You sit at the intersection of product design and front-end engineering: close enough to design to ... TypeScript, React or similar, CSS at a systems level, animation, accessibility, and performance ...

Nirva

Design Engineer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

... interaction design to reviewed, merged SwiftUI in the App Store build. Engineering owns ... You care about what a single spring animation does to how an app feels. Hands-on and self-motivated.

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Animator

Reno, NV • On-site, Remote

IGT
Manufacturing • 10K+ employees
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Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 8 days ago

IGT rating

7.6

Company rating: 7.6 out of 10

Based on 52 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

IGT, where innovation meets entertainment on a global scale!  From the casino floor to your mobile screen, we deliver thrilling, responsible, and unforgettable gaming experiences-powered by worldclass content, strong technical and commercial capabilities and nurtured by a culture of collaboration, accountability, and ownership.

 

Whether it's spinning reels, placing bets, or enabling secure payments, we turn innovation into impact through disciplined execution and longterm value creation. With a team of over 6,000 employees across 30+ countries and products delivered in more than 100 jurisdictions worldwide, we operate at scale while staying closely connected to costumers we serve. If you're ready to bring your talent to a team shaping the future of entertainment, your next big move starts here - www.igt.com.

Overview

Bring worlds to life at IGT's Vibe Studio in Reno, Nevada! We're looking for Animators who thrive on creating bold, dynamic visuals that elevate gameplay and captivate players. You'll shape the look, feel, and energy of our games-owning animation from concept to final polish while collaborating with a passionate, cross-disciplinary team.

What You'll Do

  • Create high-impact animations and visual effects for real-time and pre-rendered gameplay
  • Craft storyboards, animatics, and gameplay sequences that maximize excitement
  • Collaborate with designers, engineers, and artists to define and execute creative vision
  • Bring complex game mechanics to life (bonuses, jackpots, feature events, etc.)
  • Elevate quality through feedback, iteration, and hands-on problem solving
  • Explore new techniques, tools, and workflows to push visual innovation
  • Playtest and refine animations to ensure they're engaging, polished, and fun


Work Location

This role is based onsite at our Reno office. While it isn't remote-eligible, we welcome applicants who already live in Reno/surrounding areas or are excited about the opportunity to relocate.

What You Bring
  • Minimum 3-5 years game development experience required
  • Strong portfolio/reel showcasing animation, timing, and visual storytelling
  • Expertise in 2D/3D tools (After Effects, Spine, Maya, Blender, etc.)
  • Experience creating animations in Unity or other real-time engines
  • Deep understanding of motion, composition, and player-driven animation design
  • Ability to collaborate, give/receive feedback, and raise the bar creatively
Keys to Success

 Building collaborative relationships
Decision making
Drive results
Foster innovation
Personal energy
Self-leadership
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At IGT, we believe compensation should be as individual as you are, reflecting your skills, experience, background, and location. 

Our Total Rewards program is designed to support your success, both professionally and personally, and may include:

  • Commission opportunities for eligible sales roles
  • Discretionary bonus potential for non-sales positions
  • Comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, accident, and disability insurance
  • A 401(k) Savings Plan with company contributions to help you plan for the future
  • Tuition reimbursement to support continued learning and growth
  • Paid time off to rest, recharge, and reset
  • Wellness programs that support your overall well-being
  • Identity theft protection for added peace of mind

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About IGT

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IGTis a global leader in gaming. We deliver entertaining and responsible gaming experiences for players across all channels and regulated segments, from Lotteries and Gaming Machines to Sports Betting and Digital. Leveraging a wealth of compelling content, substantial investment in innovation, player insights, operational expertise, and leading-edge technology, our solutions deliver unrivaled gaming experiences that engage players and drive growth. We have a well-established local presence and relationships with governments and regulators in more than 100 countries around the world, and create value by adhering to the highest standards of service, integrity, and responsibility.

Industry

Manufacturing

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

London, Greater London, GB

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