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Must be local to U.S. Sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status) is not available.\nWhat we are looking for…\nDesign Works Gaming is looking for an experienced and determined Animator to join our Art Department in Scottsdale! At DWG, our Animators are responsible for creating visually stunning animations for Casino games and marketing materials. They will have the ability to push creative projects from concept to final execution. This is going to be someone who communicates well with different people and departments, is passionate, motivated, and excited about what you do! We want someone who works for the good of the team and excellence of the product. A pertinent part of the Animator role will be maintaining an efficient workflow including good time management and task prioritization. This person will need to communicate well maintaining a high level of availability and response time.\nHow you’ll grow…\nAt Design Works Gaming, you will be a part of a close-knit team of artists and animators. You will create and grow games in numerous locations with millions of users. Be part of our innovative, imaginative, and intelligent team. If you have big ideas and the drive to make things happen, we want to talk with you!\nYour Role and Impact:\nCreate a diverse range of impactful animations from assets including characters, backgrounds, symbols, text, logos, and various other graphic elements geared towards keeping the players excited and engaged.\nActively seek out FX, Scripts, and Plug-ins to improve quality and efficiency of product.\nShows effort to learn, seeks feedback and takes direction from the higher-level animators in order to grow and fine tune their skill and knowledge and learn new techniques.\nAssist other departments such as Commercial and Marketing with animation needs\nContributes to a collaborative environment within the team\nMeets quality expectations pertaining to animations and videos being worked on\nSeeks out and shares outside sources of art and design inspiration in the Art Inspiration Channel at least once per week.\nRequirements\nPreferred Qualifications:\nAfter Effects\nPhotoshop\nIllustrator\nRed Giant Trapcode Suite (not required but recommended)\nExperience with 3D software a plus Preferably Blender/Cinema 4D/Maya\n\nSpine Animation software a plus (not required)\nWorking knowledge of AI generative tools and incorporating them into workflow\nStrong understanding of animation principles\nGood attitude, team player with great communication skills\nDesign Works Gaming is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. 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