Junior Animator

This is a hybrid opportunity in Las Vegas.

About the role

The Junior Animator is responsible for crafting and animating symbols, characters, and images used in game software, progressive links, and other gaming products. This position collaborates with designers and programmers to build outstanding gaming concepts and entertaining products.

Responsibilities

• Contributes at all levels of the art production pipeline, from conceptualizing game designs to final game art, providing multiple creative solutions throughout.
• Maintains organized, layered files and asset storage.
• Works closely with the Art Director and team to develop artistically and professionally.
• Understands the rules of animation and applies them to work.
• Models, textures, and lights 2D and/or 3D objects and scenes.
• Builds original 2D and/or 3D animations and graphics.
• Knowledge of character animation is a plus.
• Understands storyboards and builds animatics for game workflow.
• Able to break down animation assets needed per task and provide accurate estimates.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in art design, Animation, or related field.
• Intermediate level in animation.
• Shows experience with animation tools and techniques, as demonstrated in portfolio.
• Previous experience in the gaming industry is a plus.
• Proficient in Photoshop and After Effects, including After Effects plug-ins such as Red Giant and/or Video-Copilot.
• Familiarity with Autodesk Maya and related 3D art packages; intermediate-level abilities in 3D modeling, texturing, rigging, lighting, and animation are a plus.
• Knowledge of storyboarding, video production, and 2D/3D animation.
• Exceptional drawing, illustration, and composition ability is a plus.
• Must be able to speak, read, and understand English, tolerate moderate to occasional high levels of stress, multitask, and meet deadlines.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off.
• 401(k) plan with employer matching.

More details available at https://atibenefits.com/.

Pay

Pay range: $45,500 – $84,500 per year. Our goal is to pay a market-competitive salary focusing near the median of our pay ranges. Final offers will be based on experience level, education, skills, work location, and internal pay equity.

This role is subject to mandatory background screening and regulatory approvals. As part of your employment, you may be required to complete a criminal background check, submit fingerprints, and obtain licenses or registrations with applicable gaming regulatory authorities. Aristocrat operates in a highly regulated environment and holds licenses in over 340 gaming jurisdictions worldwide. To meet compliance obligations, you may need to disclose relevant personal and background information to government agencies and other regulatory bodies.

At this time, we are unable to sponsor work visas for this position. Candidates must be authorized to work in the job posting location on a full-time basis without the need for current or future visa sponsorship.