3D Animator

Team Creation; Greater London; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension and life assurance (4x annual)

Private medical insurance

Team-building activities

26 days annual leave

Job summary

Team Creation in London is seeking a skilled 3D Animator to bring casino visuals to life using Blender and Unreal Engine. You will design and animate 3D environments, VFX, and 2D/3D hybrids for iGaming experiences, collaborating with designers and developers to ensure high performance on desktop and mobile.

The role requires 3-6 years of experience, a strong portfolio, and the ability to work in a fast-paced studio.

Qualifications

• 3-6 years of proven experience as a 3D Animator or VFX Artist in gaming, iGaming, or entertainment.
• Proficiency in Blender and Unreal Engine (required).
• Strong grasp of animation principles- motion, timing, weight, and anticipation.
• Hands-on experience in VFX creation, environmental animation, result effects, and 2D+3D visual integration.
• Knowledge of rendering pipelines, rigging, and character animation workflows.
• Experience optimizing 3D assets and effects for performance efficiency.
• Strong teamwork, communication, and time management skills in a fast-paced production environment.
• Portfolio or demo reel showcasing relevant 3D animation and VFX work (mandatory).
• Candidates with 6+ years of experience may be considered for the Senior 3D Animator position.

Responsibilities

• Design, create, and animate 3D environments, objects, and effects for casino and slot games.
• Develop visual effects (VFX) such as particle systems, lighting, explosions, transitions, and other real-time effects.
• Produce environmental animations and result effects aligned with game themes and narratives.
• Combine 2D and 3D effects to create seamless, dynamic visual experiences.
• Collaborate with art directors and game designers to ensure creative consistency across all animations.
• Integrate and optimize animations within Unreal Engine, ensuring smooth performance across desktop and mobile platforms.
• Revise and polish animations based on feedback, maintaining high artistic and technical standards.
• Keep up to date with the latest animation, VFX, and Unreal Engine techniques relevant to iGaming and interactive media.

Skills

Animation principles

Teamwork

Time management

Communication

VFX creation

Tools

Blender

Unreal Engine

Job description

Team Creation is a leading iGaming company dedicated to delivering innovative and exciting gaming experiences to players worldwide. We pride ourselves on our commitment to excellence, integrity, and customer satisfaction.

Role Overview:

We are seeking a skilled 3D Animator with 3-6 years of experience in creating high-quality visual effects (VFX), environmental animation, result effects, and 2D+3D hybrid effects to join our creative team in the iGaming industry.

In this role, you will bring life and motion to casino games, slot visuals, and immersive environments using Blender and Unreal Engine. You will collaborate with designers, developers, and product managers to deliver visually captivating, optimized animations that enhance player engagement and overall gameplay.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, create, and animate 3D environments, objects, and effects for casino and slot games.
• Develop visual effects (VFX) such as particle systems, lighting, explosions, transitions, and other real-time effects.
• Produce environmental animations and result effects aligned with game themes and narratives.
• Combine 2D and 3D effects to create seamless, dynamic visual experiences.
• Collaborate with art directors and game designers to ensure creative consistency across all animations.
• Integrate and optimize animations within Unreal Engine, ensuring smooth performance across desktop and mobile platforms.
• Revise and polish animations based on feedback, maintaining high artistic and technical standards.
• Keep up to date with the latest animation, VFX, and Unreal Engine techniques relevant to iGaming and interactive media.

Qualifications & Skills:

• 3-6 years of proven experience as a 3D Animator or VFX Artist in gaming, iGaming, or entertainment.
• Proficiency in Blender and Unreal Engine (required).
• Strong grasp of animation principles- motion, timing, weight, and anticipation.
• Hands-on experience in VFX creation, environmental animation, result effects, and 2D+3D visual integration.
• Knowledge of rendering pipelines, rigging, and character animation workflows.
• Experience optimizing 3D assets and effects for performance efficiency.
• Strong teamwork, communication, and time management skills in a fast-paced production environment.
• Portfolio or demo reel showcasing relevant 3D animation and VFX work (mandatory).
• Candidates with 6+ years of experience may be considered for the Senior 3D Animator position.

We Offer:

• A creative, collaborative, and multicultural work environment.
• Opportunities for career growth, learning, and cross-functional collaboration.
• An inclusive culture that values creativity, innovation, and initiative.
• 26 days paid annual leave, plus local public holidays.
• Competitive salary and benefits package including:
• Pension and life assurance (4x annual salary)
• Private medical insurance
• Team-building activities and social events