Game Animator

Light & Wonder; Maharashtra; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Light & Wonder, a global leader in iGaming content, is seeking a skilled Game Animator to join our Pune-based team. You will create high-quality animations for slot symbols, characters and feature screens, working closely with illustrators, designers and developers to bring game concepts to life.

The role demands production-ready animations, strong knowledge of animation principles, and the ability to balance visual quality with performance.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of hands-on animation experience in games.
• Portfolio demonstrating motion graphics and gameplay-driven animation.
• Experience in iGaming/gaming is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create high-quality animations for slot symbols, characters, feature screens, UI elements, and game events.
• Translate design requirements into production-ready animations that align with art style and quality standards.
• Collaborate with illustrators, designers, developers, and production teams throughout development.
• Create and iterate animation solutions based on feedback.
• Optimize animation assets to balance visual quality and in-game performance.
• Participate in reviews and contribute ideas to improve animation quality and workflows.
• Take ownership of animation features and ensure timely delivery with minimal supervision.
• Identify challenges and propose effective solutions.
• Support Associate Animators through guidance and feedback.

Skills

Animation principles

Spine

After Effects

Adobe Animate

Motion design

Animation optimization

Team collaboration

Tools

Spine

Adobe After Effects

Adobe Animate

Job description

iGaming:

If it’s iGaming, we know a thing or two. At Light & Wonder, It’s all about the games, and our digital team leads the global iGaming market, providing jaw-dropping content and innovative software that powers the world's most successful online gaming providers.

iGaming:

If it’s iGaming, we know a thing or two. At Light & Wonder, It’s all about the games, and our digital team leads the global iGaming market, providing jaw-dropping content and innovative software that powers the world's most successful online gaming providers.

Position Summary

About Company

Light & Wonder is a global leader in game experiences. We create content, hardware and systems that connect iconic titles across any place or channel. By turning games into expansive entertainment, we keep thrilling players with characters and stories they can’t get enough of.

Light & Wonder, Inc. is the leading cross-platform global games company. Through our three unique, yet highly complementary business segments, we deliver unforgettable experiences by combining the exceptional talents of our 7,500+ member team, with a deep understanding of our customers and players. We create immersive content that forges lasting connections with players, wherever they choose to engage. At Light & Wonder, it’s all about the games. The Company is committed to the highest standards of integrity, from promoting player responsibility to implementing sustainable practices. To learn more visit www.lnw.com.

We are committed to offering very competitive benefits that are aligned with our values and inspire employees to drive innovation and contribute to the organization’s performance. Employees are the most valued resource, and we always look to improve their well‑being with a wide range of benefits befitting every individual. Not limited to monetary benefits, we have robust learning and development opportunities that help them to grow professionally.

Our Values

• Dare to be bold: We combine diverse talent to look at the familiar in unfamiliar ways.
• Celebrate perspectives - We combine diverse talent to look at the familiar in unfamiliar ways
• Never settle: We relentlessly push forward to create the extraordinary in every detail.
• Uphold integrity: We promote accountability and respect to raise the bar for ourselves and the industry.
• Win as a team: We bring out the best in each other to share collective success.

Game Animator

• Job Location: Commerzone IT Tech Park, Yerwada - Pune.
• Required Experience: 3 - 5 Years

Role Overview

We are looking for a skilled and detail-oriented Core Animator to join our game art team. This role is responsible for creating high-quality animations, motion graphics, and visual effects for slot games. The ideal candidate should be capable of independently delivering production-ready animations that enhance gameplay, improve player engagement, and maintain consistency with the game's visual direction. The Core Animator will work closely with illustrators, designers, developers, and senior artists to bring game concepts to life through compelling motion and polished visual experiences.

Key Responsibilities

• Create high-quality animations for slot symbols, characters, feature screens, UI elements, and game events, including engaging visual effects and motion graphics that enhance gameplay and player experience.
• Translate design requirements and creative briefs into polished, production-ready animations that align with established art styles, project objectives, and quality standards.
• Collaborate closely with illustrators, designers, developers, and production teams throughout the development process.
• Create and iterate animation solutions based on creative and technical feedback.
• Optimize animation assets to balance visual quality, technical constraints, and smooth in‑game performance.
• Participate in creative reviews, discussions, and problem‑solving sessions, contributing ideas to improve animation quality, workflows, and implementation processes.
• Take ownership of assigned animation features and ensure timely delivery with minimal supervision.
• Proactively identify animation or implementation challenges and propose effective solutions.
• Support Associate Animators through guidance, feedback, and knowledge sharing when required.
• Contribute ideas during creative reviews and support continuous improvement of animation workflows.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Strong understanding of animation principles including timing, spacing, anticipation, squash and stretch, overlap, follow-through, and appeal.
• Proficiency in animation tools such as Spine, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Animate, or equivalent software.
• Ability to create polished, production-ready animations for games.
• Good understanding of motion design, visual storytelling, and player engagement.
• Knowledge of animation optimization techniques for game production.
• Strong attention to detail and quality.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team.
• Strong communication and problem‑solving skills.

Experience

• 3–5 years of experience in animation, motion graphics, game development, or a related field.
• Experience in gaming, mobile gaming, or iGaming is preferred.
• Strong portfolio showcasing animation quality, motion design, and gameplay‑related work.
• Experience creating animations across multiple art styles and themes.

Good to Have

• Experience in slot game development.
• Knowledge of UI animation and interactive motion design.
• Experience creating visual effects (VFX) for games.
• Understanding of asset integration and optimization workflows.
• Experience using AI‑assisted creative tools for ideation and workflow acceleration.
• Familiarity with game engines and animation implementation processes.

What We Are Looking For

• Strong execution skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to independently own animation tasks from brief to final delivery.
• Solid understanding of production requirements and development workflows.
• Creative thinking and problem‑solving ability.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills.
• Ability to balance animation quality with production timelines.
• Positive attitude and willingness to contribute to team growth.
• Desire to continue developing toward a Senior Animator or Senior Artist role.

Mode Of Interview: (Participation in at least 1 face‑to‑face discussion is mandatory)

• First Technical Interview
• Offline Assessment
• Second Technical Interview
• Director Interview (In Person)
• HR Discussion