Senior Motion Designer

IGT

Serbia, Belgrade

About the Company

Part of IGT's PlayDigital studio, our Belgrade team builds digital casino games and platforms used by operators worldwide, spanning game math, art, engineering, and production.

About the Role

Lead a senior role within IGT's Blue Goat game studio in Belgrade, shaping animation and motion graphics for slot and casino-style games. You'll guide projects from concept to completion, working closely with Game Designers, Engineers, and Technical Artists to elevate the studio's visual and production standards, with strong emphasis on 2D animation, AI-powered creative workflows, and EGM-specific elements like reel spins, transitions, and bonus features.

Vacancy Details

CityBelgrade

Working ModelHybrid

SenioritySenior

Employment TypeFull Time

Role TypeIndividual contributor

Contract TypeEmployment Contract

Role DepartmentArt & Animation

Responsibilities

Create and/or lead complex motion graphics, animations and dynamic visual effects, presentation sequences, bringing objects, worlds, and characters to life with an advanced level of artistic and technical expertise in EGM development (real-time and pre-rendered)
Drive and help define the creative vision for animations across multiple EGM game development projects, establishing and continuously raising standards for quality, presentation, and visual impact
Partner closely with Game Designers to define game flow, event pacing, feature presentation, synchronization, and player-facing moments that maximize excitement and engagement
Continuously evaluate market trends, competitor products, and emerging visual techniques to ensure our games meet or exceed industry-leading production standards
Stay at the forefront of AI-powered creative tools and integrate them into production workflows to improve efficiency, accelerate content creation, and reduce time-to-market
Act as a champion of visual quality within the studio, proactively identifying opportunities to improve animation, presentation, and overall player experience across all projects
Create studio promotional content for our games
Collaborate with cross-functional teams on animation strategies and higher-level artistic decisions, contributing to creative direction and final animation assets
Play our games and provide constructive feedback, and continuously push the team to elevate quality so animations feel exciting, rewarding, celebratory, and engaging for players
Innovate by developing new animation techniques, improving workflows, and incorporating advanced visual effects such as particle systems and motion graphics to enhance the gaming experience
Ensure the tone, atmosphere, and aesthetic integrity of animations align with the intended player experience; provide guidance and adjustments as needed
Partner with Game Designers, Technical Artists, and Art peers to conceptualize animation sequences and provide feedback that enhances storytelling, presentation, and player interaction

Requirements

Ideally 5+ years of professional animation experience. However, we also welcome applications from exceptionally talented candidates who demonstrate outstanding aptitude, creativity, and potential, even if they have less industry experience
Strong motion graphics-focused background with expertise in 2D animation and special effects, including symbol animation, logo animation, transition screens, and After Effects/Unity-based animation work
Strong understanding and practical use of AI-powered creative tools, with a passion for staying ahead of emerging technologies and incorporating them into production workflows
Strong understanding of game presentation, pacing, and player engagement, with the ability to influence the overall feel and excitement of the player experience through animation and visual storytelling
Strong understanding of game presentation, pacing, and player engagement, with the ability to influence the overall feel and excitement of the player experience through animation and visual storytelling
Highly proactive mindset with the confidence to challenge conventions, propose bold ideas, and continuously push the boundaries of visual quality and production excellence
Proven track record of leading animation projects or teams within the gaming industry, especially for EGMs or other real-time interactive experiences
Expertise in 2D and 3D animation software (After Effects, Spine, Maya, Blender), with demonstrated leadership in animation or visual effects projects
Strong understanding of EGM-specific animation elements, such as reel spins, transitions, base and bonus features, math screens, attracts, and jackpot effects
Familiarity with animation pipelines for slot games or casino gaming, including experience integrating assets into proprietary game engines or development platforms
Acute attention to detail in animation principles, movement, composition, and timing, coupled with experience in fast-paced development environments

Nice-to-have

Experience within the casino industry
Interest in casino games

Tools & Technologies

After EffectsSpineMayaBlenderUnity

Benefits

Permanent employment contract and a competitive salary
Private health insurance for you and your family
Flexible working hours, including a hybrid work model, along with various initiatives that support wellbeing and work-life balance
Opportunity to learn and continuously improve your skills through collaboration with e-learning platforms
Clear career development path with well-defined growth opportunities
A vibrant and stimulating work environment within Class-A office space

posted 1 month ago

About the Role

Responsibilities

Create and/or lead complex motion graphics, animations and dynamic visual effects, presentation sequences, bringing objects, worlds, and characters to life with an advanced level of artistic and technical expertise in EGM development (real-time and pre-rendered)

Drive and help define the creative vision for animations across multiple EGM game development projects, establishing and continuously raising standards for quality, presentation, and visual impact

Partner closely with Game Designers to define game flow, event pacing, feature presentation, synchronization, and player-facing moments that maximize excitement and engagement

Continuously evaluate market trends, competitor products, and emerging visual techniques to ensure our games meet or exceed industry-leading production standards

Stay at the forefront of AI-powered creative tools and integrate them into production workflows to improve efficiency, accelerate content creation, and reduce time-to-market

Act as a champion of visual quality within the studio, proactively identifying opportunities to improve animation, presentation, and overall player experience across all projects

Create studio promotional content for our games

Collaborate with cross-functional teams on animation strategies and higher-level artistic decisions, contributing to creative direction and final animation assets

Play our games and provide constructive feedback, and continuously push the team to elevate quality so animations feel exciting, rewarding, celebratory, and engaging for players

Innovate by developing new animation techniques, improving workflows, and incorporating advanced visual effects such as particle systems and motion graphics to enhance the gaming experience

Ensure the tone, atmosphere, and aesthetic integrity of animations align with the intended player experience; provide guidance and adjustments as needed

Partner with Game Designers, Technical Artists, and Art peers to conceptualize animation sequences and provide feedback that enhances storytelling, presentation, and player interaction

Requirements

Ideally 5+ years of professional animation experience. However, we also welcome applications from exceptionally talented candidates who demonstrate outstanding aptitude, creativity, and potential, even if they have less industry experience

Strong motion graphics-focused background with expertise in 2D animation and special effects, including symbol animation, logo animation, transition screens, and After Effects/Unity-based animation work

Strong understanding and practical use of AI-powered creative tools, with a passion for staying ahead of emerging technologies and incorporating them into production workflows

Strong understanding of game presentation, pacing, and player engagement, with the ability to influence the overall feel and excitement of the player experience through animation and visual storytelling

Highly proactive mindset with the confidence to challenge conventions, propose bold ideas, and continuously push the boundaries of visual quality and production excellence

Proven track record of leading animation projects or teams within the gaming industry, especially for EGMs or other real-time interactive experiences

Expertise in 2D and 3D animation software (After Effects, Spine, Maya, Blender), with demonstrated leadership in animation or visual effects projects

Strong understanding of EGM-specific animation elements, such as reel spins, transitions, base and bonus features, math screens, attracts, and jackpot effects

Familiarity with animation pipelines for slot games or casino gaming, including experience integrating assets into proprietary game engines or development platforms

Acute attention to detail in animation principles, movement, composition, and timing, coupled with experience in fast-paced development environments

Benefits

Permanent employment contract and a competitive salary

Private health insurance for you and your family

Flexible working hours, including a hybrid work model, along with various initiatives that support wellbeing and work-life balance

Opportunity to learn and continuously improve your skills through collaboration with e-learning platforms

Clear career development path with well-defined growth opportunities

A vibrant and stimulating work environment within Class-A office space