Team Lead - Artist

3 Months ago • 5-8 Years • 2D Art

Job Summary

Job Description

Aristocrat seeks a talented Lead Artist to spearhead their Art team in India, driving the creation of engaging game designs, character art, backgrounds, and symbols for their expanding iGaming business. This role requires leading a multi-disciplinary team, mentoring members, and ensuring high-quality work aligned with project goals. Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, Agile methodologies, and strong communication skills are crucial. The Lead Artist will collaborate on art, FX, game trailers, and advertising, creating and updating game assets for optimal use across platforms. The ideal candidate will inspire their team to deliver exceptional results, manage expectations, drive best practices, and maintain high productivity while upholding high artistic standards.
Must have:
  • Deep understanding of visual design principles
  • Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects)
  • Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams
  • High-quality artwork delivery on time
  • Excellent communication skills
Good to have:
  • Experience with Spine (EsotericSoftware)
  • Prior experience in digital or social gaming
  • Knowledge of Agile methodologies
Perks:
  • Robust benefits package
  • Global career opportunities
  • Flexible working options

Job Details

Aristocrat has established itself as a leader in digital casino gaming over the past decade. To strengthen it further, it is expanding in iGaming domain. Aristocrat India is participating in this opportunity to establish a new team to pursue this business initiative.
We are seeking a talented Lead Artist to join our Art and Graphics team for an exciting initiative. In this role, you will spearhead the Art team, driving the creation of engaging game designs, character art, high-quality backgrounds, and distinctive symbols. Collaboration is essential to ensure a visual style and outstanding work quality. A strong portfolio, proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, and a passion for storytelling through visual art are required.
We’re after a people first leader to join our games studio and lead the way on delivering AAA slot games.

What You'll Do

  • Deep understanding of visual design principles.
  •  Highly proficient in Adobe Creative Suite; Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects.
  •  Experience in building and leading multi-disciplinary teams.  
  •  Mentors team members and fosters an environment that encourages career growth. 
  • Skilled in negotiating schedules and multitasking effectively.  
  • Capable of resolving conflict and pioneering change.  
  • Knowledgeable in Agile methodologies.  
  • Collaborates on innovative art, FX, game trailers, and advertising.  
  • Creates and updates game assets for optimal use across platforms.  
  • Delivers high-quality work on time, aligned with project goals.  
  • Outstanding soft skills, displaying emotional intelligence and empathy in all collaborative efforts
  • To inspire your team to deliver exceptional results that captivate players and enhance their gaming experience.
  • To orientate your team towards success, by managing expectations, driving best practices & ensuring high productivity.
  • Create high-quality artwork that meets project briefs, exploring concepts and offering multiple executions.
  • Maintain attention to detail and uphold high standards.
  • Communicate proactively with team members and stakeholders to clarify requirements and update on progress.
  • Organize files and assets for team use.
  • Continuously develop technical skills in relevant software (e.g., Photoshop, Illustrator).
  • Understand platform technical constraints for artwork optimization.
  • Follow asset pipeline to optimize work for specific games.
     

What We're Looking For

  • Bachelor’s degree/BFA/MFA or equivalent work 5-8 yrs work experience in digital gaming as artist 
  • Excellent command over software of Adobe Creative Suite
  • Spine (EsotericSoftware)
  • Photoshop
  • Illustrator
  • Prior experience in the digital or social gaming industry will be a plus.
  • Must have good verbal and written communication skills to effectively interact with global stakeholders
     

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. We offer a range of flexible working options through all.flex, our flexible hybrid work model and invite you to have a conversation with us about flexible working. 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

The US based roles may require registration with the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) and/or other gaming jurisdictions in which we operate.

Travel Expectations

None

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About The Company

Aristocrat Leisure Limited (ASX: ALL) is a leading gaming content creation company powered by technology to deliver industry-leading casino games together with mobile games and online real money games, collectively entertaining millions of players worldwide, every day. Headquartered in Sydney, Australia, Aristocrat has three operating business units, spanning regulated land-based gaming (Aristocrat Gaming),social casino (Product Madness)and regulated online real money (Aristocrat Interactive). Our team of over 8,500 people across the globe are united by our company mission tobring joy to life through the power of play.For further information visit the Group's website at

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