Sr Animator II

At Aristocrat, we are passionate about delivering world-class gaming experiences and bringing happiness to life through the power of play. As a global leader in gaming content and technology, our innovative team consistently pushes the boundaries to build outstanding and immersive experiences for players worldwide. Joining our dynamic and ambitious team means being part of a culture that values creativity, collaboration, and excellence. We are excited to offer an outstanding opportunity for a Sr Animator II to contribute to our mission and leave a lasting impact on the gaming industry!

What You'll Do:-

• Build high-quality 3D assets, animations, and visual effects for slot games.

• Develop and animate game symbols, characters, bonus features, and cinematic sequences.

• Develop 3D models, handle texturing and shading, configure lighting (V-Ray), rigging, and animate within Autodesk Maya.

• Develop smooth 2D animations and VFX through Adobe After Effects.

• Collaborate closely with Game Designers, Artists, Developers, and Technical Artists to ensure seamless asset integration.

• Optimize animation assets while maintaining visual quality and performance.

• Ensure animations meet project requirements, timelines, and quality standards.

• Troubleshoot animation and asset-related issues during production.

• Contribute creative ideas to improve gameplay visuals and player engagement.

• Mentor junior artists and provide guidance on animation guidelines when required.

What We're Looking For:-

• High-level expertise in Autodesk Maya combined with a solid grasp of 3D Modeling, Texturing & Shading, V-Ray Lighting & Rendering, Character/Object Rigging, and Keyframe Animation.

• Advanced skills in Adobe After Effects, encompassing 2D Animation and Visual Effects (VFX).

• Experience with Particle Systems with Red Giant Trapcode, Symbol Animations, and sprite sheet or sequence-based animations is an advantage.

• Bachelor's degree or Diploma in Animation, Multimedia, Fine Arts, Game Development, or a related field.

• 7+ years of professional experience in game animation, with slot/casino gaming experience preferred.

• Strong understanding of animation pipelines and asset optimization.

• Experience working with game engines is a plus.

• Familiarity with Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator is desirable.

• Knowledge of version control and collaborative production workflows is an added advantage.

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.