Core Animator

Eclipse Gaming Systems; Duluth (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Eclipse Gaming Systems in the Atlanta metro area is seeking an experienced 2D animator to join our studio and help conceive and execute innovative casino games for the Native American gaming market.

You will collaborate with designers, programmers, and product managers to translate design documents into engaging, high-quality animations and effects for desktop and mobile platforms. Travel may be required.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of professional experience in a creative studio or related field.
• Technically proficient in 2D animation with proficiency in Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, Spine and Unity.
• Experience with effects, compositing, creating fluid and natural character animations that demonstrate understanding of physical motion, weight, balance and form.
• Experience with JIRA, Confluence and SharePoint.
• Eagerness to source and incorporate feedback from all disciplines.
• Strong communication skills and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in managing their objectives within set schedules.

Responsibilities

• Work with an existing studio team to concept and create innovative casino games and features from beginning to end.
• Collaborate with mathematicians, animators, designers and product managers to implement game elements based on design documentations and gameplay feedback.
• Develop and deliver exciting animations to game design and engineering specifications.
• Participate in daily stand-up meetings and provide regular visual updates in a team setting
• Provide updates to our management team as and when appropriate or requested
• Maintain file organization including proper asset and component naming convention
• Stay current with trends in casino games, including play on mobile devices and casino visits
• Implement modern trends for optimization and integration

Skills

2D animation

Photoshop

Illustrator

After Effects

Spine

Unity

JIRA

Confluence

SharePoint

Communication

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

SharePoint

Job description

Eclipse Gaming Systems is an award-winning company that develops best in class slot games for the Native American gaming market. With a phenomenal office campus in the metro Atlanta, GA area, we are a team of innovative and passionate trailblazers who have backgrounds in casino gaming, technology, and entertainment sectors. We are imaginative creators that push boundaries and deliver exceptional experiences to our players and our business partners.

Preferred locations for this role are Atlanta, Ga, and Las Vegas, Nevada

Some travel may be required. Candidates with casino gaming experience are strongly preferred for this role. Remote candidates with the appropriate background will be considered.

Primary Responsibilities

• Work with an existing studio team to concept and create innovative casino games and features from beginning to end.


• Collaborate with mathematicians, animators, designers and product managers to implement game elements based on design documentations and gameplay feedback.


• Develop and deliver exciting animations to game design and engineering specifications.


• Participate in daily stand-up meetings and provide regular visual updates in a team setting


• Provide updates to our management team as and when appropriate or requested


• Maintain file organization including proper asset and component naming convention


• Stay current with trends in casino games, including play on mobile devices and casino visits


• Implement modern trends for optimization and integration

Required Qualifications

• 2+ years of professional experience in a creative studio, or related field.


• Technically proficient in 2D animation with proficiency in Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, Spine and Unity.


• Experience with effects, compositing, creating fluid and natural character animations that demonstrate understanding of physical motion, weight, balance and form.


• Experience with JIRA, Confluence and Sharepoint


• Eagerness to source and incorporate feedback from all disciplines.


• Strong communication skills and problem-solving skills


• Proficient in managing their objectives within set schedules

Preferred Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience in casino game development