Aristocrat leads the world in gaming content and technology, and we seek an ambitious Sr Lead Tech Artist to join our outstanding team! At Aristocrat, we believe in the power of play and strive to bring happiness to life with our world-class gaming experiences. As a Sr Lead Tech Artist, you will have a vital part in crafting the visual and technical elements of our digital gaming projects. You will support seamless collaboration and high-quality delivery across various teams. This exciting role offers the opportunity to work with innovative technology and contribute to crafting premium gaming content!

What You'll Do

• Create and refresh artwork and animation for digital gaming projects.

• Focus on the content implementation pipeline to ensure smooth workflows.

• Clearly and accurately complete processes regarding asset management, file organization, and output configuration.

• Schedule and manage time efficiently while working with agile development leaders to plan work.

• Provide assets punctually and according to specifications, ensuring careful attention to detail.

• Conduct peer reviews to check work for accuracy and quality.

• Record game processes according to business requirements.

• Collaborate with multi-disciplined teams to achieve the highest quality games possible.

• Follow guidelines set by management to develop and manage art assets in support of business goals.

• Propose ideas and innovations to advance the overall testing process in aspects such as tools, methods, and more.

• Work collaboratively with distributed team/studio leads for status updates, mentorship, and achieving defined goals.

• Join after-business hours calls according to business requirements.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree/BFA/MFA or equivalent with 5+ years of work experience in digital gaming as a technical artist.

• Strong experience in Adobe products, including After Effects and Photoshop.

• Knowledge of 2D graphics and animation principles.

• Proficiency in scripting languages to automate artist tools, such as After Effects plug-ins.

• Experience using asset control systems (Perforce) and Microsoft Office Suite.

• Familiarity with Agile Scrum methodologies.

• Prior experience in the digital or social gaming industry is a plus.

• Strong attention to detail and willingness to adhere to technical/compliance specifications.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to interact effectively with global collaborators.

• Ability to recommend improvements to the overall testing process related to tools, processes, and test cases.

Join our team and be a part of a company that values creativity, collaboration, and innovation. Help us bring happiness to life through the power of play!

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.