Senior Animator II

We are pleased to bring on board a proficient and passionate Animator to our vibrant Art and Graphics team at Aristocrat! As a prominent name in gaming content and technology, we offer a unique chance to join a forward-thinking organization that embraces creativity and innovation. This role is vital to our aim of providing top-tier visual experiences across diverse gaming platforms, such as mobile and web. You will work closely with a committed team of artists, designers, and developers, guaranteeing the smooth development of character animations, game trailers, FX, and promotional videos. This is your opportunity to make a strong impact and play a part in exceptional projects enjoyed by millions worldwide!

What You'll Do:-

• Build outstanding animations that answer the brief and explore creative concepts fully.
• Ensure high-quality work with excellent attention to detail.
• Collaborate proactively with team members and collaborators across the business.
• Coordinate work and files to maintain a clean asset pipeline.
• Continuously develop technical understanding of tools like Photoshop, Spine, and Pixi.js.
• Understand the technical possibilities and constraints within mobile and web game settings.
• Optimize assets for specific games following the established asset pipeline.
• Stay updated with advances in animation and game art.
• Present work and ideas for comment and review.
• Manage time effectively, prioritizing tasks appropriately.
• Innovate and encourage with a passion for animation!
• Work collaboratively with distributed team and studio leads for status updates and mentorship.
• Participate in after-business-hours calls as required.

What We're Looking For:-

• At least 4+ years of experience in 2D animation work – Required
• Ability to work with Adobe Photoshop for producing and adjusting animation frames – Must
• Strong hands-on experience with Spine for skeletal 2D animation – Must
• Background in Texture Packer for building and improving sprite sheets – Must
• Familiarity with Pixi.js Text Style Editor for in-game text styles – Must
• Experience with Pixi.js Particles Editor for crafting particle effects – Must
• Strong skills in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, After Effects) – Big Advantage
• Experience animating symbols, backgrounds, and FX for casino or mobile games – Big Advantage
• Experience with the Pixi.js framework in game development – Big Advantage
• Familiarity with multi-platform asset optimization for mobile and web – Big Advantage
• Experience working in agile methodology with Scrum framework – Advantage
• Solid portfolio showcasing 2D animation projects featured in released game titles – Big Advantage

This job description may have been reviewed and enhanced using AI-assisted tools to improve clarity, consistency, and inclusivity. All final content, role requirements and hiring decisions remain subject to human review and approval by Aristocrat.

Compensation Philosophy

We offer a comprehensive pay and benefits package designed to stay competitive in the market, support your wellbeing, and recognise your contribution to our success. Our approach is underpinned by a pay-for-performance belief in rewarding individual impact. Your specific compensation package will be determined by factors such as your skills, experience, qualifications, and location.

Depending on your role and location, you may be eligible for annual bonuses and incentives, health and wellbeing benefits, paid time off, retirement plans, insurance coverage, and other local or statutory benefits.

Specific details about compensation and benefits for this position will be discussed during the recruitment process.

• At least 4+ years of experience in 2D animation work.
• Ability to work with Adobe Photoshop for producing and adjusting animation frames.
• Strong hands-on experience with Spine for skeletal 2D animation.
• Background in Texture Packer for building and improving sprite sheets.
• Familiarity with Pixi.js Text Style Editor and Pixi.js Particles Editor.
• Strong skills in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, After Effects) is a big advantage.
• Experience animating symbols, backgrounds, and FX for casino or mobile games is a big advantage.
• Experience with the Pixi.js framework in game development is a big advantage.
• Familiarity with multi-platform asset optimization for mobile and web.
• Experience working in agile methodology with Scrum framework is an advantage.
• Solid portfolio showcasing 2D animation projects featured in released game titles.