Animator

GamblingCareers.com; Dadri; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

World Leader in Gaming Entertainment

Robust benefits package

Global career opportunities

Job summary

Aristocrat is seeking an experienced Animator to join its Art and Graphics team. You will create 2D animations, game trailers, FX, and promotional videos for mobile and web platforms, collaborating with artists, designers, and developers across the business.

The role emphasizes high-quality output, tool proficiency (Photoshop, Spine, Pixi.js), and asset optimization for multi-platform games, with a strong portfolio of released titles and agile workflow experience.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in 2D animation.
• Proficiency in Photoshop for crafting animation frames.
• Strong hands-on experience with Spine for skeletal 2D animation.
• Experience with TexturePacker for sprite sheets.
• Familiarity with Pixi.js Text Style Editor for in-game text styles.
• Experience with Pixi.js Particles Editor for particle effects.
• Strong skills in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, After Effects).
• Experience animating symbols, backgrounds, and FX for casino or mobile games.
• Experience with the Pixi.js framework in game development.
• Knowledge of multi-platform asset optimization for mobile and web.
• Experience with Agile/Scrum methods.
• Solid portfolio showcasing 2D animation projects in released titles.

Responsibilities

• Build outstanding animations that answer briefs and explore concepts.
• Ensure high-quality work with attention to detail.
• Collaborate with team members across the business.
• Coordinate assets to maintain a clean asset pipeline.
• Develop technical understanding of tools like Photoshop, Spine, and Pixi.js.
• Optimize assets for mobile and web games following the pipeline.
• Stay updated with advances in animation and game art.
• Present work for feedback and review.
• Manage time effectively and prioritize tasks.
• Collaborate with distributed team leads for status updates and mentorship.

Skills

2D animation

Photoshop

Spine

TexturePacker

Pixi.js Text Style Editor

Pixi.js Particles Editor

Illustrator

After Effects

Pixi.js framework

Asset optimization

Tools

Photoshop

Spine

TexturePacker

Pixi.js Text Style Editor

Pixi.js Particles Editor

Illustrator

After Effects

Job description

We are excited to welcome a skilled and dedicated Animator to our dynamic Art and Graphics team at Aristocrat! As a leading company in gaming content and technology, we offer an outstanding opportunity to join an ambitious organization that thrives on creativity and innovation. This role is central to our mission of delivering world‑class visual experiences across various gaming platforms, including mobile and web environments. You’ll work alongside a hardworking team of artists, designers, and developers, ensuring flawless creation of character animations, game trailers, FX, and promotional videos. This is your chance to create a significant impact and contribute to outstanding projects that entertain millions worldwide!

What You’ll Do

• Build outstanding animations that answer the brief and explore creative concepts fully.
• Ensure high‑quality work with excellent attention to detail.
• Collaborate proactively with team members and collaborators across the business.
• Coordinate work and files to maintain a clean asset pipeline.
• Continuously develop technical understanding of tools like Photoshop, Spine, and Pixi.js.
• Grasp the technical opportunities and limitations within mobile and web game environments.
• Optimize assets for specific games following the established asset pipeline.
• Stay updated with advances in animation and game art.
• Present work and ideas for comment and review.
• Manage time effectively, prioritizing tasks appropriately.
• Innovate and encourage with a passion for animation!
• Work collaboratively with distributed team and studio leads for status updates and mentorship.
• Participate in after‑business‑hours calls as required.

What We’re Looking For

• At least 4 years of experience in 2D animation work – Required
• Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop for crafting and editing animation frames – Must
• Strong hands‑on experience with Spine for skeletal 2D animation – Must
• Experience with Texture Packer for crafting and optimizing sprite sheets – Must
• Familiarity with Pixi.js Text Style Editor for in‑game text styles – Must
• Experience with Pixi.js Particles Editor for crafting particle effects – Must
• Strong skills in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, After Effects) – Big Advantage
• Experience animating symbols, backgrounds, and FX for casino or mobile games – Big Advantage
• Experience with the Pixi.js framework in game development – Big Advantage
• Knowledge of multi‑platform asset optimization for mobile and web – Big Advantage
• Experience working in agile methodology with Scrum framework – Advantage
• Solid portfolio showcasing 2D animation projects featured in released game titles – Big Advantage

Benefits

• World Leader in Gaming Entertainment
• Robust benefits package
• Global career opportunities

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

Travel Expectations

None

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.