Job Description Summary

At Aristocrat, we take pride in crafting world-class gaming experiences that bring happiness to life through the power of play. As a Lead Animator, you will have a key role in our creative team at UberWins Studio. You will push boundaries to deliver outstanding animations for Class III games. This is your opportunity to work on innovative gaming products that captivate and engage players worldwide. Collaborate with dedicated professionals, provide and incorporate feedback positively, and encourage creative excellence in all your work.

What You'll Do

• Handle animation tasks independently and collaboratively within a small team, ensuring flawless execution.

• Be responsive to remote direction and make changes as requested in a timely manner.

• Add customer value to all aspects of the creative production pipeline, from concept through pre-production, production, and post-production.

• Provide consistent, high-quality animations as briefed and directed by the Chief Concept Creator and Art Director.

• Conceptualize new animations in accordance with animation briefs, pushing boundaries for continuous improvement.

• Build high-quality game assets that are both effective and aesthetically pleasing.

• Find creative visual solutions to outstanding problems.

• Adapt to changes quickly and easily while staying up-to-date with current trends and techniques.

• Deliver files with the accurate technical requirements.

• Evaluate and contribute to the ongoing development of the production pipeline, modifying existing assets and crafting new ones.

• Work effectively and efficiently with the art team, technical artists, game designers, and engineers.

• Maintain excellent file organization, following established processes for asset creation, management, and output configuration.

• Perform all other duties as assigned.

What We're Looking For

• Demo Reel Required

• Associates Degree or vocational certification preferred

• 2+ years of experience in a production environment collaborating with development teams

• Dedicated with the ability to work independently and be team-oriented

• Proficient in After Effects and Photoshop

• A strong ability to notice and refine elements of composition, motion, and timing

• Knowledge of storyboarding and video production

• Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple projects simultaneously

• Outstanding attention to detail

• Ability to give and receive constructive art feedback

• Strong time management and communication skills

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.

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.