Senior Slot Animator — Real-Time 2D/FX for Global Games

Light & Wonder; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

On-site work arrangement

Parental leave

LinkedIn learning

Novated car leasing

Rewards program

Wellness programs

Company events

Job summary

Light & Wonder in Sydney is seeking a Senior Animator to join our game development studio, crafting high-impact animation for slot games destined for the Australian market. You will mentor junior artists, collaborate with designers and developers, and ship polished titles that stand out.

We’re looking for 4+ years of professional animation experience, with a strong 2D core and Unity real-time asset workflows. A portfolio showing character, FX/transition, and UI/motion work is essential.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of professional animation experience, ideally within the gaming industry.
• Prior experience animating for the land-based gaming industry strongly preferred.
• Expert-level proficiency in industry-standard animation tools; solid 2D animation core.
• Strong understanding of animation principles for short-form, high-repetition game content.
• Experience preparing and exporting animation assets for real-time game engines (Unity experience highly regarded).
• Excellent sense of timing and feel for what makes a moment satisfying.
• Ability to work within technical constraints without compromising quality.
• Strong communication skills and mentoring experience.
• Portfolio showing character, FX/transition, and UI/motion graphics work.

Responsibilities

• Design and produce animations for slot game elements, including wins and transitions.
• Translate storyboards into fluid, on-brand animation.
• Own animation timing and impact for rewards moments.
• Collaborate with Game Designers to align pacing with goals.
• Work with Developers to ensure in-engine playback and performance.
• Maintain visual consistency across a game's features and titles.
• Prepare and manage animation assets, rigs, and files for handoff.

Skills

2D animation

Animation timing

Mentoring

Team collaboration

Tools

Unity

Job description

Light & Wonder in Sydney is seeking a Senior Animator to join our game development studio, crafting high-impact animation for slot games destined for the Australian market. You will mentor junior artists, collaborate with designers and developers, and ship polished titles that stand out.

We’re looking for 4+ years of professional animation experience, with a strong 2D core and Unity real-time asset workflows. A portfolio showing character, FX/transition, and UI/motion work is essential.