Sr Lead Technical Artist

As a Technical Artist at our industry-leading online games company, you will play a crucial role in bridging the gap between art and development teams. Your primary responsibility will be to define and optimize the asset production pipeline, ensuring top-tier game performance. You will be tasked with delivering high-quality, game-ready assets and assisting in the development of tools, workflows, and processes that balance visual excellence with performance efficiency. This unique opportunity will allow you to collaborate with top talent and contribute to the creation of world-class games. Your key roles and responsibilities will include developing and updating artwork and animation for digital gaming projects, focusing on asset pipelines for performance efficiency and visual quality. You will also be responsible for executing relevant processes regarding asset management, file organization, and output configuration efficiently. Collaborating with multi-disciplined teams, following management guidelines, and bringing in ideas for process improvements will be essential aspects of your role. To be successful in this position, you should have a Bachelor's degree/BFA/MFA or equivalent work experience of 3-6 years in digital gaming as a technical artist. Strong experience in Adobe products such as After Effects and Photoshop, knowledge of 2D graphics, and understanding of After Effects and animation principles will be required. Additionally, familiarity with scripting languages to automate artist tools, asset control systems like Perforce, Microsoft Office Suite, and Agile Scrum methodologies will be advantageous. Aristocrat, as a world leader in gaming content and technology, offers a robust benefits package and global career opportunities. Our values revolve around putting the player first, unleashing talent, collective brilliance, and being a good business and good citizen. We prioritize diversity and inclusivity, welcoming applications from individuals of all backgrounds. Please note that travel is not expected for this role. Depending on the nature of your responsibilities, you may need to register with the Nevada Gaming Control Board or other gaming jurisdictions. Additionally, we are unable to sponsor work visas for this position, and candidates must be authorized to work in the job posting location without the need for visa sponsorship.,