Senior Art Manager

3 Months ago • 12-15 Years • Concept Art

Job Summary

Job Description

The Senior Art Manager will collaborate with various stakeholders to conceptualize and execute art and animation for land-based casino games. Responsibilities include defining visual style, creating art assets (concept art, characters, animations, UI), managing and mentoring a team of 8-10 artists and animators, ensuring quality and timely delivery, and staying current with industry trends. The role requires strong leadership, communication, and technical skills in design software and animation techniques. The ideal candidate will have 12-15 years of experience in a senior art or design role, including at least 2 years as an Art Director, and a proven track record in game art, particularly in slot gaming.
Must have:
  • 12-15 years senior art/design experience (2+ years as Art Director)
  • Team management (8-10 artists/animators)
  • Slot game art expertise
  • Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, 3D software
  • Strong leadership & communication skills
Good to have:
  • Experience with Spine, After Effects
  • Understanding of visual storytelling, color theory
Perks:
  • Robust benefits package
  • Global career opportunities
  • Flexible hybrid work model

Job Details

Collaborate closely with stakeholders (including Game Designers, Studio Leaders, Program Managers, Developers, and Artists) to conceptualize new art and animation products, bringing creative visions to life.
Define the visual style, direction, and overall quality of the game.
Create sketches, storyboards, and art layouts based on creative ideas and concepts.
Gain a clear understanding of marketing initiatives, strategic positioning, and target audience.
Serve as the primary point of contact for the Art Team, overseeing Illustration, Animation, and Technical Art where applicable.
Mentor and support both individual and team growth, with a focus on developing innovative and engaging land-based casino games.
Contribute to all stages of the creative production pipeline, from concept to pre-production and post-production.
Foster a creative mindset within the team to rise to industry challenges and meet business needs.

What You'll Do

Lead Visual Direction: Define and communicate the visual style and overall art direction for the game, ensuring consistency across all assets.
Team Leadership & Collaboration: Manage and mentor a team of artists, offering guidance, feedback, and support to foster their growth and ensure the production of high-quality work.
Asset Creation & Review: Oversee the creation of top-tier game art assets, including concept art, characters, backgrounds, animations, textures, and UI elements, ensuring they meet both quality and technical standards.
Collaboration with Cross-Functional Teams: Work closely with game designers, developers, and producers to ensure the art direction aligns with gameplay mechanics, user experience, and the overall project vision.
Quality Assurance: Safeguard the artistic integrity of the game throughout development, ensuring all assets meet aesthetic and functional requirements. Develop and maintain art style guides to ensure visual consistency across all game titles.
Ensure Timely Delivery: Manage the art production pipeline, balancing quality and deadlines to ensure all deliveries are on time.
Stay Current with Trends: Stay updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in game art, incorporating fresh ideas and techniques into the work.

What We're Looking For

  • 12-15 years of experience in a senior art or design role, including at least 2 years in an Art Director position.
  • 4-6 years of experience managing and leading a team of 8-10 artists and animators.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts, Graphic Design, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
  • Strong portfolio showcasing experience in game art, particularly in slot gaming or related industries (e.g., casino games, mobile games).
  • Proficiency with industry-standard design tools such as Adobe Creative Suite, 3D software (e.g., Blender), and other relevant art creation software.
  • Solid understanding of visual storytelling, color theory, composition, and typography.
  • Experience with animation techniques and tools (e.g., Spine, After Effects).
  • Strong leadership and team management skills, with a passion for mentoring and developing talent.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  • A passion for gaming, with a deep understanding of slot game mechanics and player preferences.

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

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.

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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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