Technical Artist II

We're pioneers in our field and relentless in our pursuit of excellence. Aristocrat is an ideas company at heart, which means innovation is embedded into every aspect of our business. Whether we're designing sleek new cabinets, premium game content or award-winning systems, we apply fresh thinking and creativity to deliver the world's greatest gaming experience, every day. With cool new titles, such as Game of Thrones TM, Conan TM and Lightning Link along with our award-winning app Heart of Vegas, we're continually pushing the bar of creativity.

The Technical Artist will work in both artistic and technical aspects of game development and serve as a bridge between the other game disciplines. Using knowledge of game pipelines, you will manage the game structure and art pipeline for game projects, help to create tools and pipeline improvements for the art team, and push the technical boundaries of the project. This position works closely with the artists, designers, and programmers to create unique gaming concepts and entertaining
product.

What You'll Do

• Detail-oriented and maintains organized folders, files, and documentation

• Experience using After Effects, and understand the rules of animation

• Experience in translating functional UI designs to implementation.

• Programing fundamentals of C#, Javascript, or Python. OOP and software development principles - you can read and understand code.

• Demonstrable experience with 2D art and animation; knowledge of 3D will be a bonus!

• Awareness of Unity or other game engine art production pipeline and graphic performance fundamentals.

• Proficient in project management and version control such as Perforce, or Git.

• Ability to create and modify art assets.

• Knowledge of shaders. 

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Graphics, Animation, Computer Science, or related field

• Requires a minimum of 3+ years of experience in technical art or similar role, experience in Casino Class 3 Gaming preferred.

• Key Competencies: Proficient in Photoshop, After Effects, Unity or other game engine experience

• Knowledge in Blender, Autodesk Maya, or related 3D Art packages - at least basic level skillset in 3D modeling, texturing, rigging, lighting, and animation a plus.

• Able to breakdown a design and plan out efficient use of asset types and game entities to be used, understands the fundamentals of UX.

• Must have the ability to speak, read and understand English, tolerate moderate to occasional high levels of stress, capable of multi-tasking, and meeting deadlines.

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

Pay Range

$99,553-$184,884

Pay Rate Type

Salary

Our goal is to pay a market competitive salary focusing near the median of our pay ranges. However, final offers for all positions will be based on several factors such as experience level, education, skills, work location, and internal pay equity.