Senior Game Animator at Light & Wonder
Company: Light & Wonder
Location: Chennai, India
Job Type: Full-Time (Hybrid)
Salary: Not Disclosed
About the Company
Light & Wonder is a leading cross-platform global games company delivering immersive gaming experiences across land-based casinos, digital platforms, and social gaming. With a global team of over 7,000 professionals, the company combines cutting-edge technology, creative storytelling, and player-focused design to build iconic entertainment experiences.
Through innovative content, hardware, and systems, Light & Wonder connects players with engaging games across multiple platforms. The organization values integrity, creativity, collaboration, and continuous innovation while providing employees with opportunities for professional growth and development.
Job Overview
Light & Wonder is seeking a talented Senior Game Animator to join its Gaming team in Chennai. In this role, you will create high-quality animations for casino and gaming experiences, collaborating with designers, artists, and engineers to deliver visually compelling gameplay content.
The position requires strong animation skills, experience with industry-standard animation tools, and the ability to translate storytelling concepts into engaging motion and character animations.
Key Responsibilities
- Create engaging game animations that communicate stories and emotions through movement.
- Collaborate with game designers, artists, and engineering teams to conceptualize and develop animations.
- Develop storyboards, animatics, and animation prototypes for gameplay features.
- Produce high-quality final animations while maintaining performance and technical requirements.
- Design and animate expressive characters and immersive game worlds.
- Provide creative solutions to artistic and technical challenges.
- Update and modify artwork to support engineering implementation and optimization.
- Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to animation assets.
- Contribute to the overall creative direction of the game animation pipeline.
- Perform additional animation or art-related tasks as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 3+ years of experience using Adobe After Effects.
- Experience with 3D software such as 3ds Max, Cinema 4D, Maya, or Blender.
- Basic knowledge of Spine 2D animation.
- Strong understanding of animation principles and motion design.
- Basic knowledge of the Unity game engine.
- Ability to learn new tools and software quickly.
- Strong problem-solving skills for resolving technical art issues.
- Good communication and collaboration skills.
- Portfolio showcasing animation work is mandatory.
Education
Graduate degree in Animation, Multimedia, Game Design, or a related field.
Benefits
- Competitive employee benefits aligned with company values.
- Professional learning and development opportunities.
- Collaborative and innovative global work environment.
- Opportunities to work on globally recognized gaming titles.
- Supportive culture focused on employee well-being and growth.