Animator

ARISTOCRAT is the world’s top premium gaming content provider and seeking a talented animator to join our GIMMIE GAMES Studio in Alpharetta, GA either fully remote or locally (hybrid). Join our award-winning team that brings premiere brands and licenses to life that are played around the world. We are looking for a smart, motivated, and talented animator who wants to grow and take on new challenges.

The animator plays an important role in the team creating and developing exceptional visuals for all kinds of animation including characters, symbols, celebrations, and scene transitions for games. This position requires a high level of proficiency in After Effects/3D, motion graphics, graphic design, color theory, and general artistic disciplines, with strong attention to detail. Team members in this role will provide game production on all aspects of visual animations and be expected to work with minimal supervision.

What You'll Do

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work with Leads to conceptualize and create high-quality 2D/3D animations and visual effects for game symbols, backgrounds, characters, and gameplay presentation.
• Understand specs and game asset structure. Work with Technical Artist and pay attention to details.
• Personal time management to work quickly and hit milestones with quality results
• Communicate progress updates and design solutions with Leads/Technical teams
• Maintain well-organized working files to facilitate file sharing and collaborative work

What We're Looking For

EXPERIENCE

• 3+ years of professional experience in 2D/3D animation and/or motion graphic design
• Gaming industry experience is preferred, but not required

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Advanced skill and experience in Adobe After Effects and Photoshop is required. After Effects is our primarily animation software.
• Familiarity with Trapcode Particular required. Proficiency in any other Particle/FX systems is a plus (RealFlow/FumeFX/etc)
• Proficiency in 3D animation in either C4D, Maya, or Blender
• Proficiency in 3D Rigging/Modeling/Texturing is a plus
• Proficiency in 2D Character Rigging/Mettle Freeform is a plus
• Have a strong sense of design, motion, and timing
• Have a strong sense of storyboarding for 2D/3D animation
• Positive attitude of cooperation/teamwork
• Experience and understanding with character animation
• Ability to receive art direction and provide multiple design solutions
• Proficiency in compositing and rotoscoping a plus
• Familiarity with Unity/Spine a plus

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. We offer a range of flexible working options through all.flex, our flexible hybrid work model and invite you to have a conversation with us about flexible working. 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

The US based roles may require registration with the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) and/or other gaming jurisdictions in which we operate.