Technical Animator
San Francisco, CA · On-site
$90K - $110K/yr
You will work alongside our world-class animation team to create intuitive rigs and visually stunning animations for our upcoming and live games! In order to be considered, you MUST provide us with a ...
Technical Animator
San Francisco, CA · On-site
$90K - $110K/yr
You will work alongside our world-class animation team to create intuitive rigs and visually stunning animations for our upcoming and live games! In order to be considered, you MUST provide us with a ...
Technical Animator
$90K - $110K/yr
You will work alongside our world-class animation team to create intuitive rigs and visually stunning animations for our upcoming and live games! **In order to be considered, you MUST provide us with ...
Technical Animator
$90K - $110K/yr
You will work alongside our world-class animation team to create intuitive rigs and visually stunning animations for our upcoming and live games! **In order to be considered, you MUST provide us with ...
Technical Animator
$90K - $110K/yr
You will work alongside our world-class animation team to create intuitive rigs and visually stunning animations for our upcoming and live games! **In order to be considered, you MUST provide us with ...
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Technical Animator
$90K - $110K/yr
You will work alongside our world-class animation team to create intuitive rigs and visually stunning animations for our upcoming and live games! **In order to be considered, you MUST provide us with ...
Technical Animator
San Francisco, CA · On-site
$90K - $110K/yr
You will work alongside our world-class animation team to create intuitive rigs and visually stunning animations for our upcoming and live games! **In order to be considered, you MUST provide us with ...
Technical Animator
San Francisco, CA · On-site
$90K - $110K/yr
You will work alongside our world-class animation team to create intuitive rigs and visually stunning animations for our upcoming and live games! **In order to be considered, you MUST provide us with ...
Animator IV
Reno, NV · On-site +1
$105K - $120K/yr
While it isn't remote-eligible, we welcome applicants who already live in Reno/surrounding areas or are excited about the opportunity to relocate. Qualifications * Bachelor's degree in Animation, Art ...
Animator IV
Reno, NV · On-site +1
$105K - $120K/yr
While it isn't remote-eligible, we welcome applicants who already live in Reno/surrounding areas or are excited about the opportunity to relocate. Qualifications * Bachelor's degree in Animation, Art ...
Animator IV
Reno, NV · On-site +1
$105K - $120K/yr
While it isn't remote-eligible, we welcome applicants who already live in Reno/surrounding areas or are excited about the opportunity to relocate. Qualifications * Bachelor's degree in Animation, Art ...
Animator IV
Reno, NV · On-site +1
$105K - $120K/yr
While it isn't remote-eligible, we welcome applicants who already live in Reno/surrounding areas or are excited about the opportunity to relocate. Qualifications * Bachelor's degree in Animation, Art ...
What to expect We're looking for a technical animator to rig LeLamp, our first robot, and own the animation pipeline that brings it to life on physical hardware people will actually live with. This ...
What to expect We're looking for a technical animator to rig LeLamp, our first robot, and own the animation pipeline that brings it to life on physical hardware people will actually live with. This ...
What to expect We're looking for a technical animator to rig LeLamp, our first robot, and own the animation pipeline that brings it to life on physical hardware people will actually live with. This ...
What to expect We're looking for a technical animator to rig LeLamp, our first robot, and own the animation pipeline that brings it to life on physical hardware people will actually live with. This ...
Collaborate with R&D and technical teams to test and deploy newAItools in live production ... animation production * Fluency in field production, post production workflows, and delivery ...
Collaborate with R&D and technical teams to test and deploy newAItools in live production ... animation production * Fluency in field production, post production workflows, and delivery ...
Rive Motion Designer and Animator (Contract-to-Hire)
New York, NY · On-site
$60 - $100/hr
You'll design UI animations, build out our character universe, and bring it all to life with bold ... They live and work in the real world. Empathy is critical to arriving at correct solutions.
Rive Motion Designer and Animator (Contract-to-Hire)
New York, NY · On-site
$60 - $100/hr
You'll design UI animations, build out our character universe, and bring it all to life with bold ... They live and work in the real world. Empathy is critical to arriving at correct solutions.
Collaborate with R&D and technical teams to test and deploy newAItools in live production ... animation production * Fluency in field production, post production workflows, and delivery ...
Collaborate with R&D and technical teams to test and deploy newAItools in live production ... animation production * Fluency in field production, post production workflows, and delivery ...
Senior Social Editor & Animator
New York, NY · Hybrid
$88K - $94K/yr
... live and thrive across social platforms. From AI-enhanced storytelling to scroll-stopping animations, this role is at the cutting edge of editorial creativity and performance. About Hearst Magazines ...
Senior Social Editor & Animator
New York, NY · Hybrid
$88K - $94K/yr
... live and thrive across social platforms. From AI-enhanced storytelling to scroll-stopping animations, this role is at the cutting edge of editorial creativity and performance. About Hearst Magazines ...
Senior Social Editor & Animator
New York, NY · Hybrid
$88K - $94K/yr
... live and thrive across social platforms. From AI-enhanced storytelling to scroll-stopping animations, this role is at the cutting edge of editorial creativity and performance. About Hearst Magazines ...
Senior Social Editor & Animator
New York, NY · Hybrid
$88K - $94K/yr
... live and thrive across social platforms. From AI-enhanced storytelling to scroll-stopping animations, this role is at the cutting edge of editorial creativity and performance. About Hearst Magazines ...
Senior Social Editor & Animator
New York, NY · Hybrid
$88K - $94K/yr
... live and thrive across social platforms. From AI-enhanced storytelling to scroll-stopping animations, this role is at the cutting edge of editorial creativity and performance. About Hearst Magazines ...
Senior Social Editor & Animator
New York, NY · Hybrid
$88K - $94K/yr
... live and thrive across social platforms. From AI-enhanced storytelling to scroll-stopping animations, this role is at the cutting edge of editorial creativity and performance. About Hearst Magazines ...
Senior Social Editor & Animator
New York, NY · Hybrid
$88K - $94K/yr
... live and thrive across social platforms. From AI-enhanced storytelling to scroll-stopping animations, this role is at the cutting edge of editorial creativity and performance. About Hearst Magazines ...
Senior Social Editor & Animator
New York, NY · Hybrid
$88K - $94K/yr
... live and thrive across social platforms. From AI-enhanced storytelling to scroll-stopping animations, this role is at the cutting edge of editorial creativity and performance. About Hearst Magazines ...
Senior Social Editor & Animator
New York, NY · Hybrid
$88K - $94K/yr
... live and thrive across social platforms. From AI-enhanced storytelling to scroll-stopping animations, this role is at the cutting edge of editorial creativity and performance. About Hearst Magazines ...
Senior Social Editor & Animator
New York, NY · Hybrid
$88K - $94K/yr
... live and thrive across social platforms. From AI-enhanced storytelling to scroll-stopping animations, this role is at the cutting edge of editorial creativity and performance. About Hearst Magazines ...
You will coordinate, produce, and integrate live-action footage, graphics, text, still imagery, and ... Produce graphic animations for ThunderVision's digital signage systems * Conceptualize, design, and ...
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Animator
Reno, NV • On-site, Remote
IGT
• Manufacturing • 10K+ employees10,000+ employees
Full-time
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO
Re-posted 8 days ago
IGT rating
7.6
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
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