Animator

Design Works Gaming

Scottsdale (AZ)

Hybrid

USD 55,000 - 85,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hybrid work schedule

Health, Dental & Vision insurance

401k Retirement Plan

Gym membership reimbursement

Fun company culture

Short workdays on Fridays

Job summary

Design Works Gaming in Scottsdale, AZ is seeking an experienced Animator to join our Art Department. You will create and deliver a range of animations for casino games and marketing materials, from concept through final execution, aligning with team feedback and project timelines.

You communicate well across departments, manage time effectively, and stay engaged with new techniques. The role offers a hybrid schedule, competitive pay, and a collaborative, creative environment focused on

Qualifications

Proven ability to create a diverse range of animations for characters, backgrounds, symbols, text, logos, and other assets.
Experience seeking FX, scripts, and plug-ins to improve quality and efficiency of product.
Willingness to learn, take direction from senior animators, and grow skillset with new techniques.
Ability to assist other departments such as Commercial and Marketing with animation needs.
Contributes to a collaborative team environment and meets quality expectations for animations and videos.
Regularly seeks outside art and design inspiration to inform work.

Responsibilities

Create a diverse range of impactful animations from assets including characters, backgrounds, symbols, text, logos, and various other graphic elements.
Actively seek out FX, Scripts, and Plug-ins to improve quality and efficiency of product.
Shows effort to learn, seeks feedback and takes direction from the higher-level animators in order to grow and fine tune their skill and knowledge and learn new techniques.
Assist other departments such as Commercial and Marketing with animation needs
Contributes to a collaborative environment within the team
Meets quality expectations pertaining to animations and videos being worked on
Seeks out and shares outside sources of art and design inspiration in the Art Inspiration Channel at least once per week.

Skills

Animation principles

Communication skills

Team player

Problem solving

Tools

After Effects

Photoshop

Illustrator

Red Giant Trapcode Suite

Blender

Cinema 4D

Maya

Spine Animation

Job description

Job Title: Animator

Location: Scottsdale, AZ

Job Type: Full Time

No C2C or Third Parties. Must be local to U.S. Sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status) is not available.

What we are looking for…

Design Works Gaming is looking for an experienced and determined Animator to join our Art Department in Scottsdale! At DWG, our Animators are responsible for creating visually stunning animations for Casino games and marketing materials. They will have the ability to push creative projects from concept to final execution. This is going to be someone who communicates well with different people and departments, is passionate, motivated, and excited about what you do! We want someone who works for the good of the team and excellence of the product. A pertinent part of the Animator role will be maintaining an efficient workflow including good time management and task prioritization. This person will need to communicate well maintaining a high level of availability and response time.

How you’ll grow…

At Design Works Gaming, you will be a part of a close-knit team of artists and animators. You will create and grow games in numerous locations with millions of users. Be part of our innovative, imaginative, and intelligent team. If you have big ideas and the drive to make things happen, we want to talk with you!

Your Role and Impact:

Create a diverse range of impactful animations from assets including characters, backgrounds, symbols, text, logos, and various other graphic elements geared towards keeping the players excited and engaged.
Actively seek out FX, Scripts, and Plug-ins to improve quality and efficiency of product.
Shows effort to learn, seeks feedback and takes direction from the higher-level animators in order to grow and fine tune their skill and knowledge and learn new techniques.
Assist other departments such as Commercial and Marketing with animation needs
Contributes to a collaborative environment within the team
Meets quality expectations pertaining to animations and videos being worked on
Seeks out and shares outside sources of art and design inspiration in the Art Inspiration Channel at least once per week.

Requirements

Preferred Qualifications:

After Effects
Photoshop
Illustrator
Red Giant Trapcode Suite (not required but recommended)
Experience with 3D software a plus
- Preferably Blender/Cinema 4D/Maya
Spine Animation software a plus (not required)
Working knowledge of AI generative tools and incorporating them into workflow
Strong understanding of animation principles
Good attitude, team player with great communication skills

Design Works Gaming is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive due consideration for employment without any discrimination. All applicants will be evaluated solely based on their ability, competence and their proven capability to perform the functions outlined in the corresponding role.

We promote and support a diverse workforce across all levels in the company. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

Why come work with us? Design Works Gaming Offers You!