Green Card Character Animator Jobs
Character Animator jobs with green card sponsorship follow the EB-2 or EB-3 employment-based path, requiring your employer to complete PERM labor certification with the Department of Labor before filing an I-140 petition with USCIS. Per-country backlogs mean priority dates matter, so starting the process early is critical for roles in animation studios, game developers, and streaming platforms.
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Welcome to the world of land-based gaming. At Light & Wonder, it’s all about the games, and our Gaming team builds cutting-edge technology, products, and content for the most iconic casinos and operators across the globe.
Position Summary
The Animator will be responsible for bringing our games to life by creating eye-catching visual effects and animations for slot machines. Work with a group of exceptionally talented artists and animators creating animations that complement and enhance the slot player’s experience.
Essential Job Functions
- Create art/animation that tells a story with meaning through movement
- Works closely with the Art Director and the team to conceptualize, storyboard, prototype and ultimately create high-quality final game art/animations in a timely and efficient manner
- Provides creative solutions to artistic and technical problems
- Supports engineering development by updating and modifying artwork to meet technical requirements
- Create and animate unique emotive characters and immersive worlds
- Communicate game direction through storyboards and animatics
- Work quickly and efficiently as part of a team, take direction, and maintain a positive attitude under pressure is crucial
- All other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Training and/or Experience
- 2+ years of professional experience in 2D/3D animation and/or motion graphic design
Gaming industry experience is preferred but not required
Required:
- Proficiency in Adobe After Effects and Adobe Photoshop
- Strong understanding of motion graphics, animation principles, timing, composition, and visual storytelling
- Experience creating 2D animations, transitions, and visual effects
- Ability to storyboard and translate creative concepts into polished animations
- Ability to take creative direction, incorporate feedback, and collaborate in a team environment
- Ability to adapt to new technologies and AI-assisted creative workflows
Preferred:
- Experience with 3D animation software such as Maya, Blender, or 3ds Max
- Character animation experience
- Experience with compositing and rotoscoping
- Familiarity with Unity
- Familiarity with shaders and shader creation
- Previous experience in gaming, interactive entertainment, or similar creative environments
Education:
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience required
Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, bend, use hands, operate a computer, and have specific vision abilities to include close and distance vision, and ability to adjust focus working with computer and business equipment.
Work Conditions
Light & Wonder and its affiliates (collectively, L&W) are engaged in highly regulated gaming businesses. As a result, certain L&W employees may, among other things, be required to obtain a gaming or other license(s), undergo background investigations or security checks, or meet certain standards dictated by law, regulation or contracts. In order to ensure L&W complies with its regulatory and contractual commitments, as a condition to hiring and continuing to employ its employees, L&W requires all of its employees to meet those requirements that are necessary to fulfill their individual roles. As a prerequisite to employment with L&W (to the extent permitted by law), you shall be asked to consent to L&W conducting a due diligence/background investigation on you.
This job description should not be interpreted as all-inclusive; it is intended to identify major responsibilities and requirements of the job. The employee in this position may be requested to perform other job-related tasks and responsibilities than those stated above.
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Light & Wonder is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants due to race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. If you’d like more information about your equal employment opportunity rights as an applicant under the law.
Gaming:
Welcome to the world of land-based gaming. At Light & Wonder, it’s all about the games, and our Gaming team builds cutting-edge technology, products, and content for the most iconic casinos and operators across the globe.
Position Summary
The Animator will be responsible for bringing our games to life by creating eye-catching visual effects and animations for slot machines. Work with a group of exceptionally talented artists and animators creating animations that complement and enhance the slot player’s experience.
Essential Job Functions
- Create art/animation that tells a story with meaning through movement
- Works closely with the Art Director and the team to conceptualize, storyboard, prototype and ultimately create high-quality final game art/animations in a timely and efficient manner
- Provides creative solutions to artistic and technical problems
- Supports engineering development by updating and modifying artwork to meet technical requirements
- Create and animate unique emotive characters and immersive worlds
- Communicate game direction through storyboards and animatics
- Work quickly and efficiently as part of a team, take direction, and maintain a positive attitude under pressure is crucial
- All other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Training and/or Experience
- 2+ years of professional experience in 2D/3D animation and/or motion graphic design
Gaming industry experience is preferred but not required
Required:
- Proficiency in Adobe After Effects and Adobe Photoshop
- Strong understanding of motion graphics, animation principles, timing, composition, and visual storytelling
- Experience creating 2D animations, transitions, and visual effects
- Ability to storyboard and translate creative concepts into polished animations
- Ability to take creative direction, incorporate feedback, and collaborate in a team environment
- Ability to adapt to new technologies and AI-assisted creative workflows
Preferred:
- Experience with 3D animation software such as Maya, Blender, or 3ds Max
- Character animation experience
- Experience with compositing and rotoscoping
- Familiarity with Unity
- Familiarity with shaders and shader creation
- Previous experience in gaming, interactive entertainment, or similar creative environments
Education:
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience required
Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, bend, use hands, operate a computer, and have specific vision abilities to include close and distance vision, and ability to adjust focus working with computer and business equipment.
Work Conditions
Light & Wonder and its affiliates (collectively, L&W) are engaged in highly regulated gaming businesses. As a result, certain L&W employees may, among other things, be required to obtain a gaming or other license(s), undergo background investigations or security checks, or meet certain standards dictated by law, regulation or contracts. In order to ensure L&W complies with its regulatory and contractual commitments, as a condition to hiring and continuing to employ its employees, L&W requires all of its employees to meet those requirements that are necessary to fulfill their individual roles. As a prerequisite to employment with L&W (to the extent permitted by law), you shall be asked to consent to L&W conducting a due diligence/background investigation on you.
This job description should not be interpreted as all-inclusive; it is intended to identify major responsibilities and requirements of the job. The employee in this position may be requested to perform other job-related tasks and responsibilities than those stated above.
LI-JA1
Light & Wonder is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants due to race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. If you’d like more information about your equal employment opportunity rights as an applicant under the law.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Character Animator
Document your animation reel strategically
Your portfolio isn't just for hiring managers. PERM requires your employer to demonstrate you meet the minimum job requirements, so your reel and résumé must clearly reflect the specific SOC code and skill set listed in the labor certification, not a generalized creative showcase.
Verify your degree meets EB-2 or EB-3 thresholds
EB-2 requires an advanced degree or a bachelor's plus five years of progressive experience in animation or a directly related field. If your degree is in a tangential discipline like graphic design, assemble documented evidence of progressive experience before your employer files.
Find studios actively sponsoring green cards on Migrate Mate
Search Migrate Mate to identify animation employers with verified green card sponsorship history. Targeting studios that have already navigated PERM for character animation roles reduces employer hesitation and shortens the runway to an offer conversation.
Look beyond major studios for sponsorship openings
Smaller game developers, VFX houses, and streaming content teams regularly sponsor EB-3 green cards for Character Animators but receive fewer applications than flagship studios. Your odds of reaching the offer stage improve when you broaden beyond the most visible employers.
Ask employers about their PERM recruitment timeline upfront
PERM requires the employer to run a formal recruitment test, including job postings and documentation of applicant flow, before DOL certifies the application. Confirming an employer has started or is prepared to start this process protects you from offers that stall before filing.
Understand how priority dates affect your planning
Once your employer's PERM is certified and the I-140 is approved, your priority date determines when you can file for adjustment of status. Nationals of India and China can face significant backlogs, so checking the USCIS Visa Bulletin monthly helps you anticipate filing windows accurately.
Green Card Character Animator: Frequently Asked Questions
How is green card sponsorship different from H-1B sponsorship for a Character Animator?
Green card sponsorship leads to lawful permanent residence, not a temporary status. For Character Animators, the EB-2 or EB-3 path requires your employer to complete PERM labor certification with the Department of Labor, demonstrating no qualified U.S. workers are available, before filing an I-140 petition with USCIS. H-1B visa is a nonimmigrant work authorization; the green card permanently resolves your status.
What PERM job requirements are typical for a Character Animator role?
Most employers define Character Animator positions under a relevant SOC code and require a bachelor's degree in animation, fine arts, computer science, or a related field, plus proficiency in industry-standard software. PERM locks in the minimum requirements at filing, so the job description your employer submits to DOL must accurately reflect the actual position, not an inflated wish list.
Where can I find Character Animator jobs with green card sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lists employers with verified green card sponsorship history, searchable by role and location. Because PERM filings are public DOL records, Migrate Mate surfaces studios and studios that have previously sponsored Character Animators, letting you prioritize outreach toward employers already familiar with the process rather than educating hiring managers from scratch.
Does the type of animation work I do affect which EB category I qualify for?
Your EB category depends on your credentials, not your animation specialty. Character Animators with a master's degree or a bachelor's plus five years of progressive experience qualify for EB-2. Those with a four-year degree in a relevant field qualify for EB-3 as professionals. The specific animation discipline, whether games, film, or VFX, doesn't change the category, but it can affect how the employer frames the PERM job requirements.
Can I change employers after my green card process has started?
AC21 portability allows you to change to a same or similar occupation once your I-485 adjustment of status application has been pending for 180 days or more. Separately, if your original employer's I-140 was approved, a new employer can file a fresh I-140 and you can retain your original priority date, which matters significantly if you're subject to a per-country backlog.