Senior Associate Game Animator

Light & Wonder; Pune District; On-site; INR 420,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Light & Wonder in Pune seeks an Associate/Senior Associate Game Animator to bring slot game animations to life with engaging visuals. You will work under an experienced team to deliver high-quality motion design and assets for gameplay.

The ideal candidate has strong animation fundamentals, a portfolio in motion design, and hands-on experience with Spine, After Effects, and related tools. This is a full-time role with four days in-office at Yerwada, Pune.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of animation principles and timing.
• Portfolio demonstrating animation fundamentals and motion design.
• Experience with slot games or game art is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Create animations for slot symbols, characters, feature elements, and UI assets.
• Develop simple to intermediate motion graphics and visual effects.
• Support senior animators in creating and refining game animations.
• Follow established animation styles, guidelines, and quality standards.
• Ensure animations are smooth, appealing, and aligned with gameplay requirements.
• Collaborate with illustrators, designers, developers, and producers.
• Prepare animation assets for game implementation.
• Incorporate feedback and iterate on animations as required.
• Complete tasks within timelines and seek guidance when needed.
• Uphold quality standards and incorporate feedback to improve animation quality.

Skills

Animation fundamentals

Motion graphics

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication

Tools

Spine

After Effects

Adobe Animate

Adobe Photoshop

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 teamleads 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 ourthreeunique, yet highly complementarybusiness segments, we deliverunforgettable 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.

Associate/Senior Associate Game Animator

• Job Location: Commerzone IT Tech Park, Yerwada - Pune.

• Required Experience: 1-3 years

• Work Mode – Full Time - 4 Days at Office (Mandatory)

Role Overview

We are looking for a creative and passionate Associate Animator to join our game art team. This role focuses on bringing slot game experiences to life through engaging animations, visual effects, and motion design while developing technical and artistic skills under the guidance of experienced team members. The ideal candidate should have a strong understanding of animation fundamentals, attention to detail, and a desire to grow within a fast-paced game development environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Create animations for slot symbols, characters, feature elements, and UI assets.
• Develop simple to intermediate motion graphics and visual effects.
• Support senior animators in creating and refining game animations.
• Follow established animation styles, guidelines, and quality standards.
• Ensure animations are smooth, appealing, and aligned with gameplay requirements.
• Collaborate closely with illustrators, designers, developers, and producers.
• Prepare animation assets for game implementation.
• Incorporate feedback efficiently and iterate on animations as required.
• completing assigned tasks within agreed timelines while seeking guidance when needed.
• Established quality standards and incorporating feedback to improve animation quality.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Good understanding of animation principles including timing, spacing, anticipation, squash and stretch, and appeal.
• Basic understanding of motion, visual storytelling, and animation workflows.
• Proficiency in animation tools such as Spine, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Animate, or similar software.
• Basic knowledge of Adobe Photoshop for asset preparation.
• Ability to create clean, polished, and visually engaging animations.
• Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.

Experience

• 1–3 years of experience in animation, motion graphics, game art, or a related field.
• Portfolio demonstrating animation fundamentals and motion design capabilities.

Good to Have

• Exposure to game development or iGaming projects.
• Familiarity with slot game animations and visual effects.
• Understanding of game asset integration workflows.
• Exposure to particle effects and motion graphics.
• Experience with AI-assisted creative workflows and tools.

What We Are Looking For

• Passion for animation and game development.
• Strong learning mindset and eagerness to improve skills.
• Ability to take feedback positively and apply it effectively.
• Good understanding of animation fundamentals.
• Positive attitude and collaborative approach to work.
• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced production environment.
• Desire to grow into a Core Animator and eventually a Senior Animator 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