Lead Technical Artist

Summary:-

• We are seeking a talented Technical Artist to join our industry-leading online games company. In this key role, you will bridge the gap between art and development teams, helping to define and optimize the asset production pipeline while ensuring top-tier game performance. You'll deliver high-quality, game-ready assets and help develop tools, workflows, and processes that balance visual excellence with amazing performance. This is a unique opportunity to collaborate with top talent and contribute to the creation of world-class games.

Roles and Responsibilities:-

• Develop/Update artwork and animation for digital gaming projects

• Focus on asset pipelines, using code (e.g., JSON), and ensuring performance efficiency, optimization, and visual quality.

• Ensure relevant processes regarding asset management, file organization, and output configuration are clearly and correctly executed

• Schedule and manage time efficiently – work with agile development leaders to plan work

• Deliver assets on time to specification with thorough and complete attention to detail

• Responsible for having peer reviews to check work for accuracy and quality

• Various other duties include:

• Game Documentation as per business need

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

• Follow guidelines set by management to manage/develop art assets to support business

• Bring in ideas/innovations to improve the overall testing process in terms of tools, processes, etc.

• work collaboratively with Global team/studio Leads for status updates, guidance and working as one team to deliver defined goals.

• Participation in after-business-hours calls as per business needs.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree/BFA/MFA or equivalent work 3-6 yrs. work experience in digital gaming as a technical artist

• Must have strong experience in Adobe products (After Effects and Photoshop)

• Strong knowledge of 2D Graphics

• Understanding After Effects and animation principles will be a plus.

• Good knowledge of any scripting language to automate Artist tools as After Effects plug-in

• Experience in using Assets control systems (Perforce) and Microsoft Office Suite will be a plus.

• Experience with Agile Scrum methodologies will be a plus.

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

• Must have good verbal and written communication skills to interact with global stakeholders effectively

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

• None

Additional Information:* Depending on the nature of your role, you may be required to register with the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) and/or other gaming jurisdictions in which we operate. 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.