Sr Technical Artist (Animation, Motion Graphics, After effects)
Aristocrat Leisure Limited (Aristocrat) is a global entertainment and content creation company powered by technology to deliver world-leading casino and mobile games. Aristocrat offers a diverse range of products and services including electronic gaming machines, casino management systems, free-to-play mobile games and online real money games.
Aristocrat has seven corporate functions and three operating business units, spanning regulated land-based gaming (Aristocrat Gaming), social casino (Product Madness) and regulated online real money gaming (Aristocrat Interactive). Our game and product portfolios collectively entertain millions of players worldwide every day.
Job Description
Summary
The Technical Artist creates top quality games that push the boundaries of gaming entertainment. The person is responsible for visual quality, bringing the team under a consistent and unified direction and utilizing groundbreaking techniques and tools.
To configure asset structures and implement static and animating content to support Artist and game developers for Class 3 Games across different EGMs and be responsible for ensuring high quality standards of games being delivered.
Roles & Responsibilities
- Develop/Update artwork and animation for video-based gaming projects
- Focus on Content implementation pipeline
- Ensure relevant processes regarding asset management, file organization, output configuration is clearly and correctly executed
- Schedule and manage time efficiently - work with agile development leaders to plan work
- Deliver assets on time to specification with a thorough and complete attention to detail
- Responsible for having peer reviews to check work for accuracy and quality
- Various other duties include: Game Documentation as per business need & Collaborate with multi-disciplined teams to achieve the highest quality games possible
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor's degree/BFA/MFA or equivalent work experience of 5-7 years in relevant field.
- Experience in 2D/3D gaming, 2D/3D game designing.
- Must have strong experience in Adobe products (After Effects and Photoshop).
- Ability to sketch or draw (digital or traditional) concepts and ideas, storyboarding is good to have.
- Good knowledge of any scripting language to automate Artist tools.
- Must have good verbal and written communication skills to effectively interact with global stakeholders.
- Experience in using Assets control systems (like Perforce).
- Experience with Agile Scrum methodologies will be a plus.
- A good eye for attention to detail and be willing to follow technical/compliance specifications.
Why Aristocrat?
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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:
Depending on the nature of your role, you may be required to register with the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) and/or other gaming jurisdictions in which we operate.
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.
Summary
The Technical Artist creates top quality games that push the boundaries of gaming entertainment. The person is responsible for visual quality, bringing the team under a consistent and unified direction and utilizing groundbreaking techniques and tools.
To configure asset structures and implement static and animating content to support Artist and game developers for Class 3 Games across different EGMs and be responsible for ensuring high quality standards of games being delivered.
Roles & Responsibilities
Develop/Update artwork and animation for video-based gaming projects
Focus on Content implementation pipeline
Ensure relevant processes regarding asset management, file organization, output configuration is clearly and correctly executed
Schedule and manage time efficiently - work with agile development leaders to plan work
Deliver assets on time to specification with a thorough and complete attention to detail
Responsible for having peer reviews to check work for accuracy and quality
Various other duties include: Game Documentation as per business need & Collaborate with multi-disciplined teams to achieve the highest quality games possible
What We're Looking For
Bachelor's degree/BFA/MFA or equivalent work experience of 5-7 years in relevant field.
Experience in 2D/3D gaming, 2D/3D game designing.
Must have strong experience in Adobe products (After Effects and Photoshop).
Ability to sketch or draw (digital or traditional) concepts and ideas, storyboarding is good to have.
Good knowledge of any scripting language to automate Artist tools.
Must have good verbal and written communication skills to effectively interact with global stakeholders.
Experience in using Assets control systems (like Perforce).
Experience with Agile Scrum methodologies will be a plus.
A good eye for attention to detail and be willing to follow technical/compliance specifications.
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
NoneAdditional Information:
Depending on the nature of your role, you may be required to register with the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) and/or other gaming jurisdictions in which we operate.
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.
