Sr Lead Animator

At Aristocrat, our mission is to bring happiness to life through play’s power! We lead the world in gaming content and technology, celebrated for our new way and outstanding products. As a Sr Lead Animator, you will contribute significantly to our dynamic team. You will guide the production of seamless animations and promo videos that captivate audiences globally. This is an outstanding opportunity to be part of a supportive and inclusive setting where your creativity and experience will stand out.

What You'll Do

• Direct and coordinate the development of high-quality animations and promo videos throughout the production cycle.
• Ensure consistency and quality of animations across projects, maintaining our world-class standards.
• Comprehend animation briefs and feedback swiftly, conceptualizing and producing outstanding animations.
• Handle animation tasks and contribute to building and maintaining creations, responding promptly to remote direction.
• Add customer value to all aspects of the creative production pipeline from concept to post-production.
• Work closely with the Chief Concept Creator and Art Director/Lead to deliver high-quality animations for innovative gaming products.
• Conceptualize new animations in line with given briefs, continuously striving for improvement.

What We're Looking For

• Minimum of 5+ years’ experience in a commercial art environment using related programs/tools.
• Advanced understanding of 2D and 3D animation skills and principles.
• High proficiency in using key art packages and plugins such as Adobe After Effects, Maxon Red Giant Trapcode, Esoteric Spine, Autodesk 3DS Max, and Maya.
• Strong English communication skills with adaptive behavior.
• Motivated, self-organized, and responsible great teammate with a passion for crafting outstanding artwork.
• Flexibility in undertaking tasks and demonstrating integrity and organizational behavior.

Join us at Aristocrat and be part of a team that's dedicated to delivering happiness and excitement through our innovative gaming products. Apply now to make your mark in the world of gaming animation!

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.

Compensation Philosophy

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.

About Aristocrat

Aristocrat Leisure Limited (Aristocrat) is a global entertainment and content creation company powered by technology to deliver world-leading casino and mobile games. Listed on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX), Aristocrat (ASX code: ALL) is headquartered in Sydney, Australia, with over 7300 employees working in more than 20 locations across the globe. Aristocrat offers a diverse range of products and services including electronic gaming machines, casino management systems, mobile games and online real money games, including iLottery.

Aristocrat has seven corporate functions and three reporting segments that span 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.

Across our global enterprise, Aristocrat aims to create long-term sustainable value for all stakeholders by upholding our core values and producing the world’s best gaming content. Our people-first mindset prioritises the safety and wellbeing of our people. We have ambitions to be an industry leader in responsible gameplay and we invest in employees’ development and offer career pathways, so they have what they need to do their best work at Aristocrat.

Our values of Talent Unleashed, All About the Player, Collective Brilliance and Good Business, Good Citizen guide and inspire us every day. We are excited about the future of Aristocrat and united by our mission and we invite everyone to join us as we bring joy to life through the power of play!

Employment Equality Statement

Aristocrat Leisure Limited or its affiliates worldwide provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to any protected characteristic, such as race, color, sex, religion, national origin, physical or mental disability, genetic characteristic, pregnancy, breastfeeding or related medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital, military and veteran status, or any other characteristic prohibited by local, state/provincial or federal law.

If you need assistance or accommodation applying for a position, please reach out to helpdesk-recruiting@aristocrat.com.

Empowering a Sustainable Future

At Aristocrat, sustainability is embedded in our strategy, operations and the values and culture of our teams across the globe.

Our Sustainability report provides information on the progress we’ve made each year, across our four strategic sustainability pillars – Good Governance & Responsible Business, Empowering Safer Play (formerly responsible gameplay), Operational Sustainability & Climate, and People & Community.

You can read more about our progress here: https://www.aristocrat.com/sustainability/