Sr Lead Animator

At Aristocrat, we are committed to excellence and innovation in the gaming industry. As a Sr Lead Animator, you will play a crucial role in crafting the visual storytelling of our high-quality gaming products. In this position, you will work with a team of experienced professionals focused on producing seamless and immersive gaming experiences that engage players worldwide. This role suits someone who is ambitious, creative, and eager to contribute to the production of modern animations.

What You'll Do

• Contribute to innovative game animation production and build promotional videos throughout the production cycle.
• Ensure consistency and maintain the quality of animations and promo video builds across project teams.
• Comprehend animation briefs and feedback quickly, conceptualizing and producing high-quality animations.
• Manage animation assignments and work together with a group responsible for developing and sustaining creations.
• Be responsive to remote direction and make requested changes in a timely manner.
• Add customer value to all aspects of the creative production pipeline, from concept through pre-production, production, and post-production.
• Play a key role in providing consistent, high-quality animations for innovative gaming products as briefed and directed by the Chief Concept Creator & Art Director/Lead.
• Conceptualize new animations in accordance with animation briefs.
• Continuously seek opportunities for improvement.

What We're Looking For

• Highly motivated and self-organized individual with a passion for crafting outstanding artwork.
• Advanced understanding of 2D and 3D animation skills along with animation principles.
• High level of proficiency in using essential art packages and plugins, such as Adobe After Effects, Maxon Red Giant Trapcode, Esoteric Spine, Autodesk 3DS Max, and Maya.
• Good English communication skills.
• Adaptive behavior and flexibility in undertaking tasks.
• Demonstrates integrity and strong organizational behavior.
• 5+ years of experience in a commercial art environment using related programs/tools.
• Proficiency in essential software – Adobe After Effects, Maxon Red Giant Trapcode, Esoteric Spine, Autodesk 3DS Max, and Maya.
• A solid understanding of art and animation principles.

Join us at Aristocrat and be part of a team that delivers happiness to millions of players around the world through the power of play!

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.

- Contribute to innovative game animation production and promotional videos throughout the production cycle. - Ensure consistency and maintain quality across project teams. - Comprehend animation briefs and feedback, conceptualizing and producing high-quality animations. - Manage animation assignments and collaborate with development teams. - Be responsive to remote direction and make timely changes. - Add customer value throughout the creative production pipeline (concept to post-production). - Provide high-quality animations as directed by the Chief Concept Creator & Art Director/Lead. - Conceptualize new animations in accordance with briefs. - Highly motivated and self-organized with a passion for outstanding artwork. - Advanced understanding of 2D and 3D animation skills and principles. - High proficiency in Adobe After Effects, Maxon Red Giant Trapcode, Esoteric Spine, Autodesk 3DS Max, and Maya. - Good English communication skills. - Adaptive behavior and flexibility in undertaking tasks. - Demonstrates integrity and strong organizational behavior. - 5+ years of experience in a commercial art environment using related programs/tools.