Animator

Overview

Bring worlds to life at IGT’s Vibe Studio in Reno, Nevada! We’re looking for Animators who thrive on creating bold, dynamic visuals that elevate gameplay and captivate players. You’ll shape the look, feel, and energy of our games—owning animation from concept to final polish while collaborating with a passionate, cross-disciplinary team.

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

Work Location

This role is based onsite at our Reno office. While it isn’t remote-eligible, we welcome applicants who already live in Reno/surrounding areas or are excited about the opportunity to relocate.

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

Keys to Success

• Building collaborative relationships
• Decision making
• Drive results
• Foster innovation
• Personal energy
• Self-leadership

Pay & Benefits

The starting compensation range for this role is $114,500 to $141,400, with flexibility to adjust higher or lower based on the full scope of qualifications. We proudly comply with all applicable local pay transparency laws and collective bargaining agreements.