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At Light & Wonder, It’s all about the games, and our digital team leads the global iGaming market, providing jaw-dropping content and innovative software that powers the world's most successful online gaming providers.\nPosition Summary\nLight & Wonder is the global leader in cross-platform games and entertainment. The company brings together 5,000 employees from six continents to connect content between land-based and digital channels with unmatched technology and distribution. Guided by a culture that values daring teamwork and creativity, Light & Wonder builds new worlds of play, developing game experiences loved by players around the globe. We create our own award-winning games and also partner with premium licensees such as Netflix, WarnerBros and others to bring franchises like Squid Game, WillyWonkaand The Wizard of Oz to life in online gaming products. The company’s Infinity platform powers the largest digital-gaming network in the industry. Light & Wonder is committed to the highest standards of integrity, from promoting player responsibility to implementing sustainable practices.\nWe are looking for an Associate Animator to join our new Sofia Office. Working closely and collaboratively with artists and developers, the Associate 2D Animator is responsible for creating animations and developing of high-quality motion graphics, animated content and game imagery based on specific game mechanics/story boards and briefs. Their work is directly linked to the signature look of our creations which guarantees their success. Our animators play a key role as the bridge between the Creative Team and the Development Engineers. The Associate 2D Animator will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth flow of assets between teams on their projects. Applying their expertise, the Associate 2D Animator contributes to all animated aspects of projects and games, such as the following:\nMock Ups, animatics, and test renders\nCharacters and objects.\nEnvironments.\nSymbols and logos.\nPromotional videos.\nThe Associate 2D Animator must be versatile to create visual concepts in a range of styles. Their Artistic sensibilities and understanding of the target market will be leveraged constantly to quickly fine tune work for the project at hand.\nThe Associate 2D Animator will ensure intellectual property and copyright guidelines are followed and production deadlines are met. They must possess a good knowledge of casino gaming overall, casino game art and game play.\nThe Associate 2D Animator must have the creative skills to produce animatics, user flows and motion graphics, they will produce work quickly and efficiently and be fully conversant with the current tools of the trade. The successful candidate will be able to design rich and spectacular motion graphics and animations as well as have an in-depth knowledge of rigging, particle effects and other key aspects of animation. A drive to grow and learn, curiosity, passion for the trade and the desire to meet challenges.\nThe Associate 2D Animator needs to be familiar with assets optimization for HTML 5/Online game purposes. They will also need to be familiar with Webp, Texture Packer and other similar optimization tool or Algorithms. Familiarity and working knowledge with Spine will also be beneficial.\nQualifications\n1+ years of hands-on experience in game animation development and production with a portfolio to support this\nThorough knowledge of animation principles\nComprehensive knowledge of animation tools: Adobe After Effects, After Effect Plugin, Maxon/Red Giant, Spine\nFamiliarity with Adobe Photoshop CC\nFamiliarity with +Adobe Firefly or Adobe Photoshop AI assistant.\nAbility to visually express concepts and ideas through animatics, drawings and sketches\nHands on knowledge of the technology used in games and multimedia\nAbility to optimize assets using current technology for online delivery\nSkilled at bringing characters to life\nTechnical aptitude and rigor\nCapable of quickly learning how to use new software and of maintaining current knowledge.\nKnowledge of production steps and understanding of creative processes\nUse of common collaboration tools such as MS Office and Slack\nBilingual - Must be comfortable in an English environment. \nAssets:\nFamiliarity with 3D tools would be an asset\nExperience with Game Engines such as Unity or Unreal\nProfessional experience in the Casino Gaming industry\nWorking knowledge of use of AI in Casino Gaming industry\nAdobe Illustrator proficiency would be an advantage\nWhy would you enjoy working with us at Light & Wonder?\nCompetitive benefits, an open and supportive environment as well as a modern and exciting workplace\nThe opportunity to interact with global teams on a regular basis\nTangible and genuine development - at Light & Wonder, you can take your career where you want it to go!\nAnd if that’s not enough; 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