Animator

Aristocrat is a leader in the global gaming industry and is looking for an experienced Animator to join their team working on site, out of HRG Studios in Brookvale. HRG Studios is responsible for some of the most globally successful products in the gaming industry. We are looking for a highly motivated and creative individual who can produce elite animation content which is on-brief and ontime; work collaboratively within a team environment and under direction to achieve outcomes and to support the delivery of games at the highest quality.

What You'll Do

• Work collaboratively with artists, animators and game designers to build and produce outstanding game animation, that is on brief and on time; attention to detail is paramount.
• 2D and 3D animation is required, with an emphasis on character animation as well as rigging for models to be animated.
• Be a subject matter authority in animation production for interactive entertainment.
• Deliver accurate assets on time to a level of functional and aesthetic quality appropriate to the game requirements.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate technical risk, as well as quickly and accurately resolve unexpected issues that can occur during the development process.
• Maintain excellent file organization and follow established processes for asset creation and management, output configuration, IP and reference material etc.
• Experience with Spine is a must.
• Ability to build 3D models is highly regarded.
• Keep up to date on the latest developments within the gaming industry.

What We're Looking For

Tertiary qualifications in Animation or related is desirable, an up-to date showreel is crucial.

2 +years development experience in a professional creative production environment. *Tertiary qualifications may not be required if significant professional work experience can be exhibited.

Skills and Ability:

Computer Literacy

• Proven experience with core application software such as 3DStudio Max, Maya, VRay, ZBrush, Adobe CC Suite, Blender, Spine etc.
• Experience with Substance Painter is highly regarded.
• Strong PC/Mac skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).   Communication Skills
• Able to communicate effectively both in written and verbal forms.
• Able to communicate efficiently with Game Design, Art & Software, from the time of design, through implementation, iterations, right through to the final product.
• Confident to share new insights and comfortable influencing key collaborators. General
• Excellent understanding of animation production techniques and pipelines. (real-time & pre-rendered)
• High level of competency in creating and delivering content using key software to a range of end-platforms, i.e., custom proprietary platforms, web and mobile devices.
• Display initiative to drive projects and present new ideas.
• High attention to detail and good analytical skills.
• Proven organizational skills, including the ability to effectively communicate sophisticated technical concepts to a range of functional teams within the organization.
• Ability to handle challenging priorities to meet tight deadlines.
• Actively seek feedback and review of work; accept and act upon creative/technical direction.
• Ability to work within a team as well as unsupervised.
• Able to provide a positive, motivating example for peers.
• Identifying, presenting, and adopting industry standard methodologies and championing their use within our development environment.
• Be an advocate for creative and technical excellence.
• Developed sense of initiative and creative drive.

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

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.