Animator II

Hiring location: Reno, NV

Employment type: Full-time position through employment contract.

✅ Requirement: Candidates must be fully eligible to work full-time under a local employment contract in Reno, NV.

Work setup: Hybrid, connected to the local office in Reno, NV

At IGT, we design and build casino games played by millions of players worldwide. For our Encore studio we’re searching for talented Game Animator based in Reno who are passionate about creating captivating visual experiences, developing unique art concepts, and bringing casino game worlds to life through high-quality animations.

What You Will Do

As Animator, you will create dynamic 2D animations for characters, environments, and special effects, bringing games to life with engaging visual storytelling. You will collaborate closely with the art and design teams to ensure animations match the game’s style and vision.

• Create high-quality 2D animations using Spine and Adobe Creative Cloud, ensuring they match the game’s style and vision.
• Organize and optimize source files for efficiency, balancing image quality, file size, and resource use.
• Collaborate with illustrators, developers, and the team to solve creative or technical challenges.
• Keep work updated in the repository and track progress in the task management system.
• Incorporate feedback, provide realistic time estimates, and attend team meetings to stay aligned with project goals.

What We're Looking For

• 2 years of experience as a 2D animator in Spine, with a strong creative passion for games.
• Bachelor Degree in relevant field (e.g., Computer Graphics, Animation) and strong knowledge of Adobe Suite.
• Team player with clear communication skills, able to integrate feedback and follow guidelines.

Benefits and Culture

• 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.

Important Application Note

Please include a link to your portfolio showcasing your relevant work. As the portfolio is an essential part of the evaluation process, we will not be able to proceed with the application without it.

Ready to level up your career? Your first step starts with applying; let’s see where it leads.

Let’s build games played by millions together!

Keys to Success

• Building collaborative relationships
• Decision making
• Drive results
• Foster innovation
• Personal energy
• Self-leadership

IGT is committed to sustaining a workforce that reflects the diversity of the global customers and communities we serve and to fostering an inclusive environment where all employees feel valued, respected, and engaged. IGT is an equal opportunity employer and provides equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We thank all applicants for their for applying; however, only those selected to interview will be contacted.

At IGT, we consider a wide range of factors in determining compensation, including skills, experience, education, and geographic location. These factors may result in variation in starting pay. The estimated starting compensation range for this role is $110,000– $135,000 annually USD, based on a good-faith assessment at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary. IGT complies with all applicable pay transparency and compensation laws and collective bargaining agreements, where applicable.


Base pay is one component of IGT’s total rewards program. Depending on the role, employees may be eligible for bonus or commission opportunities. IGT also offers a comprehensive benefits package, which may include a 401(k) savings plan with company contributions, medical, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability coverage, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and other wellness programs, subject to eligibility requirements.

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