Light & Wonder is Hiring a Senior Animator

If you’re a passionate animator who lives for storytelling, expressive characters, and immersive worlds — here’s your chance to make your art felt, not just seen. ✨

Light & Wonder, a global leader in the gaming industry, is looking for a Senior Animator to join Studio X, the renowned slot game studio behind some of the most iconic titles — including the infamous Frankenstein game. This is a full-time on-site role based in Las Vegas, Nevada, at the heart of innovation and entertainment. 🎰

🎮 About Light & Wonder

Welcome to Light & Wonder — where creativity meets cutting-edge technology.
Our Gaming division is dedicated to building world-class gaming content, technology, and products for the most iconic casinos and gaming operators across the globe.

We don’t just make games — we craft experiences that connect people, spark emotion, and create unforgettable moments.

💡 About the Role: Senior Animator

As a Senior Animator at Studio X, you’ll help shape the visual identity of our next-generation slot games. You’ll bring characters to life, design dynamic worlds, and infuse gameplay with captivating effects that engage players emotionally and visually.

You’ll collaborate closely with a team of talented game artists, developers, and designers — the very people behind some of the most daring and successful slot games of the past decade.

This is your opportunity to push creative boundaries and redefine what’s possible in gaming animation.

🧠 What You’ll Do

Develop stunning 2D and 3D animations and motion design effects for electronic gaming machines (EGM).
Work independently to produce high-quality animation assets and ensure top-level visual integrity.
Collaborate with the Art Director and Animation Manager to mentor junior artists and introduce innovative tools and techniques.
Translate creative briefs into dynamic, visually rich animation concepts.
Partner with game designers and software engineers to ensure smooth integration and performance.

🎓 Required Qualifications

Education:

A degree in an art-related field is preferred (but not mandatory if your skills speak for themselves).

Experience:

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2+ years of professional experience in animation or visual effects — ideally in the gaming industry.
Proficiency in animation tools such as After Effects, Blender, Maya, 3ds Max, or similar.
Strong understanding of traditional and 3D animation techniques, particle systems, and motion graphics.
Knowledge of VFX for character animation, rigging, lighting, and texturing is a plus.

Skills & Abilities:

Keen attention to detail, timing, and composition.
Ability to thrive under deadlines in a fast-paced production environment.
A passion for gaming and storytelling through art.

🏢 Work Environment & Conditions

This is a fully on-site role (Monday to Friday) at Light & Wonder’s Las Vegas studio.

As part of the regulated gaming industry, employees may need to undergo background checks and licensing depending on role requirements. Light & Wonder ensures all team members meet these standards to maintain compliance and integrity across our operations.

🌟 Why Join Light & Wonder?

At Light & Wonder, you’ll find more than just a job — you’ll find a creative home. We value innovation, curiosity, and the courage to explore new ideas.

You’ll work alongside passionate artists who are shaping the future of gaming, pushing visual storytelling to new heights, and bringing imaginative worlds to life one frame at a time.

If you believe that animation is more than motion — that it’s emotion — then Studio X is where you belong.

🚀 Apply Now

Ready to bring your artistry to the world of gaming? Join Light & Wonder in Las Vegas as a Senior Animator and be part of a creative legacy that continues to define the industry.

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