Senior Animator

About the role

Light & Wonder is seeking a Senior Animator to create high‑impact animation for slot machine games targeting the Australian market. This hands‑on senior position involves both delivering top‑quality animation and mentoring junior artists.

Key responsibilities

• Design and produce animations for slot game elements such as symbol wins, reel transitions, feature sequences, jackpot celebrations and character animations.
• Translate storyboards and design documents into fluid, on‑brand animation and own timing and impact for wins, near‑misses and feature triggers.
• Collaborate with Game Designers and Developers to align pacing, ensure correct in‑engine playback, and troubleshoot performance issues.
• Maintain visual consistency across a portfolio of titles and manage animation assets, rigs and files for efficient handoff.
• Mentor junior and mid‑level animators, provide feedback, and contribute to pitch material and proof‑of‑concept work.

Required profile

• 4+ years of professional animation experience, preferably in the gaming or land‑based gaming industry.
• Strong understanding of animation principles applied to short‑form, high‑repetition game content.
• Ability to work within technical constraints while maintaining quality.
• Excellent communication skills and experience guiding junior team members.
• Full working rights in Australia.

Required skills

• Expert‑level proficiency with industry‑standard 2D animation tools.
• Experience preparing and exporting assets for real‑time engines, with Unity experience highly regarded.
• Rigging expertise.
• Illustration or character design skills.

What we offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• On‑site working arrangement (4:1 on‑site).
• Company‑paid parental leave.
• Access to LinkedIn Learning suite.
• Novated car leasing and employee wellness programs.