Associate Technical Artist

Position Summary

SciPlay is a leading developer and publisher of digital games on mobile and web platforms, providing highly entertaining free-to-play games that millions of people play every day for their authenticity, engagement and fun.

SciPlay currently offers nine core games, including social casino games Jackpot Party Casino, Gold Fish Casino Slots, Hot Shot Casino and Quick Hit Slots, and casual games MONOPOLY Slots, Bingo Showdown, 88 Fortunes Slots, Backgammon Live, and Solitaire Daily Break with offices all over the world!

Job Overview
We are looking for a Mobile Game Animator to bring characters, environments, and effects to life in engaging and visually stunning mobile games. You will work closely with designers, developers, and artists to create fluid animations that enhance gameplay, storytelling, and user experience. If you have a passion for animation and mobile gaming, we’d love to have you on our team!

Responsibilities

• Animate characters, creatures, props, and environments for mobile games.
• Create 2D or 3D animations that align with the game’s artistic style and mechanics.
• Implement animations into the game engine (Unity, Unreal, etc.) and optimize for performance on mobile devices.
• Work closely with game designers and developers to ensure animations enhance gameplay and storytelling.
• Develop smooth, dynamic, and visually appealing motion cycles, attacks, cutscenes, and UI animations.
• Optimize animations to ensure fluid performance on mobile devices.
• Collaborate with the VFX team to enhance visual effects with animated elements.
• Stay updated with industry trends and best practices in mobile game animation.

Qualifications

Requirements

• Basic knowledge in 2D or 3D animation tools such as Spine, Adobe Animate, After Effects, Blender, Maya, or 3ds Max.
• Experience working with game engines Unity
• Strong understanding of animation principles (timing, weight, squash & stretch, anticipation).
• Ability to optimize animations for mobile performance and efficiency.
• A strong portfolio or demo reel showcasing your animation skills.
• Experience with UI/UX animation and motion graphics
• Passion for mobile gaming and storytelling through animation.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with procedural animation or physics-based animation.
• Knowledge of programming or scripting (C#, Python, or JavaScript) for animation implementation.
• Ability to create VFX animations for in-game effects.
• Familiarity with mobile game monetization and engagement strategies.

We are SciPlay! We make games!

At SciPlay, we are programmed to think untraditionally, and we believe in doing what you love and doing it well. We take pride in our ability to stay ahead of the game! We are the brainiacs behind-the-scenes; innovating, dreaming, and navigating the social gaming world. Together, if we stay passionate and ambitious with our goals, no one can stop us from becoming the #1 social and casual gaming company.

A few of our highlighted perks and benefits:

·        Competitive salaries

·        Annual bonuses, matching 401k

·        Hybrid work model (3 days in office)

·        Fun environment: Open Office Concept with Ergonomic Seating and Standing Desks. Game Room featuring current generation consoles, numerous game titles, and various table games.

·        Food! Fully Stocked Kitchen with Beverages and Snacks, as well as company-paid lunches 2x/week

·        Paid Family Leave

·        Paid Volunteer Time

·        Annual 2-night company retreat

Read More About Our Values Here:

https://www.sciplay.com/life-at-sciplay

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At SciPlay we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. Both professionally and personally, we believe our differences are key to unlocking our superpowers. So, if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles we have! #beYOU 

SciPlay is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Light & Wonder, Inc. At Light & Wonder, it’s all about the games! Learn more at www.lnw.com.

SciPlay Corporation and its affiliates (collectively, SciPlay) are committed to creating a workforce of credibility and dependability. As a prerequisite to employment with SciPlay (to the extent permitted by law), you shall be asked to consent to SciPlay conducting a due diligence/background investigation on you. This job description should not be interpreted as all-inclusive; it is intended to identify major responsibilities and requirements of the job. The employee in this position may be requested to perform other job-related tasks and responsibilities than those stated above. SciPlay is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants due to race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. If you’d like more information about your equal employment opportunity rights as an applicant under the law, please click here EEOC Poster. 

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Light & Wonder is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants due to race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. If you’d like more information about your equal employment opportunity rights as an applicant under the law, please click here for EEOC Poster.