Scientific Games is a global leader in lottery games, sports betting, and technology. This Senior Animator role involves developing and animating 2D characters, props, and backgrounds based on creative briefs. The animator will convey character personalities through movement, collaborate with the creative team, and refine animations through feedback. Key skills include Adobe Photoshop, After Effects, Spine 2D, and a strong understanding of animation principles, particle simulations, and visual effects. A Bachelor's degree and 4-8 years of experience are required.
Good To Have:- Blender 3D
- Digital Drawing skills
Must Have:- Develop and animate 2D characters, props, and backgrounds based on storyboards, concept art, and creative briefs.
- Understand and accurately convey game character or objects personalities, expressions, and movements through animation.
- Collaborate with the creative team to ensure consistency in animation style and adherence to project guidelines.
- Create animatics, layout poses, and in-betweens to produce smooth and fluid character animations.
- Participate in animation reviews and feedback sessions to refine and iterate on animations.
- Able to create effect layers like rays, glows, glints, and lightings on the given art to make the animation more attractive.
- 4+ years of experience in animation for films, television, video games, slot or mobile gaming industries or relevant.
- Strong knowledge in Adobe Photoshop and Adobe After Effects.
- Strong knowledge in Spine 2D.
- Strong understanding of animation principles, such as timing, spacing, squash and stretch, and anticipation.
- Strong knowledge in particle simulations, visual effects, and other physics dynamics.
- BFA (Bachelor of Fine Arts) or relevant course.