Core Animator

Eclipse Gaming Systems is an award-winning company that develops best in class slot games for the Native American gaming market. With a phenomenal office campus in the metro Atlanta, GA area and a presence in Las Vegas, NV, we are a team of innovative and passionate trailblazers who have backgrounds in casino gaming, technology, and entertainment sectors. We are imaginative creators that push boundaries and deliver exceptional experiences to our players and our business partners.  

Preferred locations for this role are Atlanta, Ga, and Las Vegas, NV.

Some travel may be required. Candidates with casino gaming experience are strongly preferred for this role. 
Remote candidates with the appropriate background will be considered. 

Primary Responsibilities: 

• Work with an existing studio team to concept and create innovative casino games and features from beginning to end
• Collaborate with mathematicians, animators, designers and product managers to implement game elements based on design documentations and gameplay feedback
• Develop and deliver exciting animations to game design and engineering specifications
• Participate in daily stand-up meetings and provide regular visual updates in a team setting
• Provide updates to our management team as and when appropriate or requested
• Maintain file organization including proper asset and component naming convention
• Stay current with trends in casino games, including play on mobile devices and casino visits
• Implement modern trends for optimization and integration.

Required Qualifications: 

• 2+ years of professional experience in a creative studio, or related field. 
• Technically proficient in 2D animation with proficiency in Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, Spine and Unity.
• Experience with effects, compositing, creating fluid and natural character animations that demonstrate understanding of physical motion, weight, balance and form.
• Experience with Unity. 
• Experience with JIRA, Confluence and Sharepoint 
• Eagerness to source and incorporate feedback from all disciplines
• Strong communication skills and problem-solving skills
• Proficient in managing their objectives within set schedules

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3+ years’ experience in casino game development 
• Casino/Slot gaming experience