Technical Artist II

Your role in our team will require you to:

• Create top quality games that push the boundaries of gaming entertainment. Technical Artist is responsible for the visual quality, bringing the team under a consistent and unified direction and utilizing groundbreaking techniques and tools.
• Working closely with the Software Engineers, Graphic Illustrators, and Animators to define the games visual direction using cutting edge techniques to deliver unprecedented visuals for our product
• Inspires and motivates the team to deliver their best work and provides effective and constructive feedback to the art team.
• Be proficient in documentation and communication which is essential in sharing information and articulating the rationale behind the art direction decisions among the development team
• Ensure the team stays on track with project planning
• Supports engineering development by updating and modifying artwork to meet technical requirements in a timely and efficient manner
• Understanding of optimizing assets, both for asset size on disk and in-game performance
• Verify that game assets meet technical requirements
• Adaptive to creative changes as needed

What You'll Do

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• Be meticulous and organized in the approach to the tasks, files, and storage of the material
• Advanced knowledge in Spine, Photoshop & After Effects
• Excellent troubleshooting skills and the ability to problem solve creatively
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to make and ship art to engineering specifications
• Able to give effective critiques and take feedback & criticism
• Must have excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in diverse environment
• Ability to adapt, learn quickly and work on a fast paced environment

Basic knowledge of Java Script is a good to have

What We're Looking For

• BS degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Graphic Art, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• At least 3-4 years of experience in some branch of visual effects (film, game dev, tv, etc).

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