Senior Animator

Aristocrat; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonuses

Health and wellbeing benefits

Paid time off

Retirement plans

Insurance coverage

Other local benefits

Job summary

Aristocrat in Sydney is seeking a Sr. Animator to lead the 2D and 3D artwork for poker machine games. You will craft visuals, animations, and UI elements, while collaborating with a small, skilled team to refine builds and push creative boundaries.

Your work will shape world-class gaming experiences and storytelling across the portfolio. You’ll leverage Photoshop, After Effects, and industry tools, stay current on trends, and contribute to a high-energy, iterative development culture.

Qualifications

• Strong proficiency with Photoshop required.
• Proficient with After Effects.
• Able to tolerate feedback and iterate builds.
• Knowledge of 3D production pipelines.
• Experience with 3D animation.
• Familiarity with Maya or Blender.
• Understanding of Unity.
• Curiosity toward AI tools to improve workflows.

Responsibilities

• Build and compose 2D art and animations for poker machine games.
• Develop concepts and finished art including UI elements.
• Produce art in various styles with a sense of fun and originality.
• Collaborate to refine and iterate builds based on feedback.
• Ensure animations are impactful and align with the game build.
• Apply Photoshop and After Effects to produce high-quality art.
• Contribute to brainstorming and creative processes for game visuals.
• Stay updated with industry trends to improve animation standards.

Skills

Photoshop proficiency

After Effects proficiency

3D animation

Maya

Blender

Unity

Feedback-driven iteration

AI tools adoption

Tools

Photoshop

After Effects

Maya

Blender

Unity

Job description

At Aristocrat, we're not just about games; we're about crafting experiences that bring happiness and excitement to people all over the world. As a Sr. Animator, you'll join a small, skilled team in Sydney that is dedicated to developing outstanding art packages for poker machine games. This opportunity stands out because you'll be at the forefront of our build efforts, contributing directly to the visual storytelling that captivates our players. Your creativity and innovation will be highly valued as we strive to produce world-class gaming experiences.

What You'll Do

• Build and compose 2D art and animations for poker machine games.
• Develop concepts and finished art, including UI elements.
• Produce art in a variety of styles, maintaining a sense of fun and originality.
• Collaborate with the team to refine and iterate on builds based on feedback.
• Ensure that all animations are impactful and align with the overall game build.
• Apply tools like Photoshop and After Effects to produce high-quality art.
• Contribute to the brainstorming and creative process to develop outstanding game visuals.
• Stay updated with industry trends to continually improve our animation standards.

What We’re Looking For

Must-have:

• Strong proficiency in Photoshop.
• Good proficiency in AfterEffects.
• Ability to tolerate feedback and welcome an iterative build process.
• Knowledge of 3D production pipelines.
• Experience with 3D animation.
• Familiarity with Maya or Blender.
• Understanding of Unity.
• Curiosity and willingness to adopt emerging AI tools to enhance animation workflows, creative ideation, and production efficiency.

Beneficial to have:

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.

• annual bonuses and incentives
• health and wellbeing benefits
• paid time off
• retirement plans
• insurance coverage
• other local or statutory benefits

Specific details about compensation and benefits for this position will be discussed during the recruitment process.