2D Animator

Impleo; Kraków; On-site; PLN 60,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Aristocrat in Kraków is seeking a Junior 2D Animator to contribute to world-class slot games. You will build high-quality animations and visual assets from concept through final implementation, using Blender for modeling and animation, and After Effects for compositing and FX.

Collaborate with designers and engineers to integrate animated assets into the game pipeline, iterate on feedback, maintain alignment with the art direction, and add creative polish.

Qualifications

• Proficient with Adobe After Effects to create, composite, apply FX, and render animation outputs for final delivery.
• Basic knowledge of Adobe Photoshop.
• Proficiency with Trapcode plugins (e.g., Particular, Form) for motion graphics and visual effects.
• Experience creating high-quality animations and visual assets for slot machine games, from concept through final implementation.
• Collaborate with designers and engineers to integrate animated assets and visual effects into the game pipeline.
• Iterate on work based on creative direction, technical feedback, and gameplay needs.
• Maintain consistency with established art direction while contributing creative polish.

Responsibilities

• Build high-quality 3D animations and visual assets for slot machine games, from concept through final implementation
• Use Blender as the main software for modeling, texturing, rigging, lighting, and animation
• Develop and sustain effective rigs for characters, symbols, and mechanical assets
• Develop and texture characters, environments, and game components, focusing on visual style and performance requirements
• Develop and implement lighting that enhances clarity, mood, and visual impact within a real-time or game-focused pipeline
• Use Adobe After Effects to composite, add effects, and render animation outputs for final delivery
• Work together with designers and engineers to incorporate animated assets and visual effects into the game pipeline
• Adjust work following creative suggestions, technical comments, and gameplay demands
• Ensure alignment with established art direction while adding creative refinement

Skills

Adobe After Effects

Photoshop

Trapcode plugins

Unity

Blender

Tools

Adobe After Effects

Blender

Unity

Job description

At Aristocrat, we strive to bring happiness to life through play, and we invite you to join our diverse team as a Junior 2D Animator. This role is an outstanding opportunity to contribute to world-class gaming content, collaborating with a team committed to innovation and excellence in the gaming industry. If you are passionate about crafting captivating animations and visual effects, and thrive in a dynamic and inclusive environment, this is the perfect role for you.

What You'll Do

• Build high-quality 3D animations and visual assets for slot machine games, from concept through final implementation
• Use Blender as the main software for modeling, texturing, rigging, lighting, and animation
• Develop and sustain effective rigs for characters, symbols, and mechanical assets
• Develop and texture characters, environments, and game components, focusing on visual style and performance requirements
• Develop and implement lighting that enhances clarity, mood, and visual impact within a real-time or game-focused pipeline
• Use Adobe After Effects to composite, add effects, and render animation outputs for final delivery
• Work together with designers and engineers to incorporate animated assets and visual effects into the game pipeline
• Adjust work following creative suggestions, technical comments, and gameplay demands
• Ensure alignment with established art direction while adding creative refinement

What We're Looking For

• Proficient withAdobe After Effectstocreate, composite, apply FX, and render animation outputsfor final delivery
• Basic knowledge of Adobe Photoshop
• Proficiency withTrapcode plugins(e.g., Particular, Form) for motion graphics and visual effects
• Experience creating high-quality animations and visual assets for slot machine games, from concept through final implementation
• Collaborate with designers and engineers to integrate animated assets and visual effects into the game pipeline
• Iterate on work based on creative direction, technical feedback, and gameplay needs
• Maintain consistency with established art direction while contributing creative polish

Additional / Bonus Skills

• Familiarity withslot game design or development
• Working knowledge ofUnity, including importing, setting up, and previewing animated assets
• Knowledge of Blenderas a tool formodeling, texturing, rigging, lighting, and animation
• Background in creatinggame-ready assetsfor real-time or interactive applications

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

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.