Job Description

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 costumers we serve. If you’re ready to bring your talent to a team shaping the future of entertainment, your next big move starts here - www.igt.com

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

What You Bring

• 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

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At IGT, we believe compensation should be as individual as you are, reflecting your skills, experience, background, and location. For this role, the starting compensation range 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.

And compensation is just the beginning. Our Total Rewards program is designed to support your success, both professionally and personally, and may include:

• 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 to help you plan for the future
• 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