Lead Animator

Job Description Summary

Work with a collaborative team at UberWins Studio to help bring our games to life with exceptional animations for Class III games. Provide and incorporate feedback in a positive manner and push the boundaries to deliver engaging visuals for every player to enjoy. Create top quality FX and particle animations for the best games in the industry. Be passionate about making great games and inspire creative excellence.

Team and its function.

• You will be handling animations tasks back in India and later would be part of a small team responsible for building and maintaining creations.
• You are expected to be responsive to remote direction and responsible for making changes as requested in a timely manner.
• You would be adding value to all aspects of the creative production pipeline from concept through pre-production, production till post-production.
• You will play a key role in providing consistent high-quality Animations on innovative gaming products as briefed and directed from Chief Concept creator & Art Director. Conceptualize new animations in accordance with animation brief.
• Opportunity for continuous improvements.

Job Requirements

• Create high quality game assets that are both effective and aesthetically pleasing.
• Find creative visual solutions to unique problems.
• Flexible and adapt to changes quickly and easily.
• Stay up-to-date with current trends and techniques.
• Deliver files with the correct technical requirements.
• Creative excellence – Evaluate and contribute to the development of the production pipeline, modifying existing assets and designing new.
• Work effectively and efficiently with the art team, technical artists, game designers, and engineers.
• Maintain excellent file organization and follow established processes for asset creation & management, and output configuration.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Demo Reel Required
• Associates Degree or vocational certification preferred
• Experience in a production environment collaborating with development teams
• Self-driven, ability to work independently and be team-oriented
• Proficient in After Effects and Photoshop
• A good eye for design, composition, motion and timing
• Knowledge of storyboarding and video production
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Great attention to detail
• Ability to give and receive constructive art feedback
• Strong time management and communication skills

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.

• Demo Reel Required
• Associates Degree or vocational certification preferred
• Experience in a production environment collaborating with development teams
• Self-driven, ability to work independently and be team-oriented
• Proficient in After Effects and Photoshop
• A good eye for design, composition, motion and timing
• Knowledge of storyboarding and video production
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Great attention to detail
• Ability to give and receive constructive art feedback
• Strong time management and communication skills