Senior Animator

The Animator is responsible for crafting and animating symbols, characters, and images used in game software, progressive links, and other gaming products. This role collaborates with the designers and programmers to develop innovative gaming concepts and engaging products.

What You'll Do

• Highly creative, with exceptional design and layout skills.  Contributes at all levels of the art production pipeline, from conceptualizing game designs to final game art, providing multiple creative solutions throughout. Detail-oriented and maintains organized, layered files and asset storage.
• Works closely with the Art Director and team to develop artistically and professionally.
• Understands the rules of animation and applies them to work
• Invents textures and lighting for 2D and/or 3D objects and scenes.
• Produces outstanding animations and graphics in both 2D and 3D formats.
• Proficiency in character animation is advantageous.
• Develops storyboards and Animatics for Game workflow

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Art Design, Animation, or related field.
• Requires a minimum of 3+ years of experience in creative design in Casino Gaming.
• Proficient in Photoshop and After Effects, as well as After Effects plug-ins; such as Red Giant and/or Video-Copilot.
• Knowledge in Autodesk Maya and related 3D Art packages, Intermediate level abilities in 3D modeling, texturing, rigging, lighting and animation a plus.
• Knowledge of storyboarding, video production and 2D/3D animation.
• Able to break down animation assets needed per task and provide accurate estimates.
• Exceptional drawing, illustration and composition ability is a plus.
• Must have the ability to speak, read and understand English, tolerate moderate to occasional high levels of stress, be capable of multi-tasking, and meet deadlines.

Why Aristocrat?
Aristocrat is a world leader in gaming content and technology, and a top-tier publisher of free-to-play mobile games. We deliver great performance for our B2B customers and bring joy to the lives of the millions of people who love to play our casino and mobile games. And while we focus on fun, we never forget our responsibilities. We strive to lead the way in responsible gameplay, and to lift the bar in company governance, employee wellbeing and sustainability. We're a diverse business united by shared values and an inspiring mission to bring joy to life through the power of play.

We aim to create an environment where individual differences are valued, and all employees have the opportunity to realize their potential. We welcome and encourage applications from all people regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, cultural background, disability status or LGBTQ+ identity. EEO M/F/D/V

• World Leader in Gaming Entertainment
• Robust benefits package
• Global career opportunities

Our Values

• All about the Player
• Talent Unleashed
• Collective Brilliance
• Good Business Good Citizen

Travel Expectations
None

Additional Information
At this time, we are unable to sponsor work visas for this position. Candidates must be authorized to work in the job posting location for this position on a full-time basis without the need for current or future visa sponsorship.