Senior Animator

At Aristocrat, we're not just about games; we're about crafting experiences that bring happiness and excitement to people all over the world. As a Sr. Animator, you'll join a small, skilled team in Sydney that is dedicated to developing outstanding art packages for poker machine games. This opportunity stands out because you'll be at the forefront of our build efforts, contributing directly to the visual storytelling that captivates our players. Your creativity and innovation will be highly valued as we strive to produce world-class gaming experiences. What You'll Do Build and compose 2D art and animations for poker machine games. Develop concepts and finished art, including UI elements. Produce art in a variety of styles, maintaining a sense of fun and originality. Collaborate with the team to refine and iterate on builds based on feedback. Ensure that all animations are impactful and align with the overall game build. Apply tools like Photoshop and AfterEffects to produce high-quality art. Contribute to the brainstorming and creative process to develop outstanding game visuals. Stay updated with industry trends to continually improve our animation standards. What We're Looking For Must-have: Strong proficiency in Photoshop. Good proficiency in AfterEffects. Ability to tolerate feedback and welcome an iterative build process. Beneficial to have: Knowledge of 3D production pipelines. Experience with 3D animation. Familiarity with Maya or Blender. Understanding of Unity. 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 This role is subject to mandatory background screening and regulatory approvals. As part of your employment with Aristocrat, you may be required to complete a criminal background check, submit fingerprints, and obtain licenses or registrations with applicable gaming regulatory authorities. Aristocrat operates in a highly regulated environment and holds licenses in over 340 gaming jurisdictions worldwide. To meet our global compliance obligations, you will be required to provide the disclosure of relevant personal and background information to government agencies, sovereign nations/tribal regulators, and other applicable gaming regulatory bodies. This is a condition of Aristocrat’s gaming licenses. The specific information required may vary depending on the jurisdiction and project assignment. 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.