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Overview
Join IGT as an Animator in Reno, NV, and create dynamic visuals that elevate gameplay. Collaborate with a passionate team to bring games to life through high-impact animations and visual effects. IGT, where innovation meets entertainment on a global scale! From the casino floor to your mobile screen, we deliver thrilling, responsible, and unforgettable gaming experiences — powered by world‑class content, strong technical and commercial capabilities and nurtured by a culture of collaboration, accountability, and ownership. Whether it’s spinning reels, placing bets, or enabling secure payments, we turn innovation into impact through disciplined execution and long‑term value creation. With a team of over 6,000 employees across 30+ countries and products delivered in more than 100 jurisdictions worldwide, we operate at scale while staying closely connected to customers we serve. If you’re ready to bring your talent to a team shaping the future of entertainment, your next big move starts here.
What You’ll Do
- •Create high-impact animations and visual effects for real-time and pre-rendered gameplay
- •Craft storyboards, animatics, and gameplay sequences that maximize excitement
- •Collaborate with designers, engineers, and artists to define and execute creative vision
- •Bring complex game mechanics to life (bonuses, jackpots, feature events, etc.)
- •Elevate quality through feedback, iteration, and hands-on problem solving
- •Explore new techniques, tools, and workflows to push visual innovation
- •Playtest and refine animations to ensure they’re engaging, polished, and fun
Keys to Success
- •Building collaborative relationships
- •Decision making
- •Drive results
- •Foster innovation
- •Personal energy
- •Self-leadership
Compensation and Benefits
- •Starting compensation range: $114,500 to $141,400
- •Commission opportunities for eligible sales roles
- •Discretionary bonus potential for non-sales positions
- •Comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, accident, and disability insurance
- •A 401(k) Savings Plan with company contributions
- •Tuition reimbursement to support continued learning and growth
- •Paid time off to rest, recharge, and reset
- •Wellness programs that support your overall well-being
- •Identity theft protection for added peace of mind
What You Bring
- •Minimum 3-5 years game development experience required
- •Strong portfolio/reel showcasing animation, timing, and visual storytelling
- •Expertise in 2D/3D tools (After Effects, Spine, Maya, Blender, etc.)
- •Experience creating animations in Unity or other real-time engines
- •Deep understanding of motion, composition, and player-driven animation design
- •Ability to collaborate, give/receive feedback, and raise the bar creatively