Lead Artist

Aristocrat has established itself as a leader in digital casino gaming over the past decade. To strengthen it further, we are rapidly growing in the iGaming domain. Aristocrat India is participating in this chance to define a new team to pursue this business initiative. We are seeking a dedicated 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. This is an outstanding opportunity to influence the direction of our new projects and be part of an ambitious and innovative team!

What You'll Do : -

Lead and mentor a multi-disciplinary art team, fostering an environment that encourages career growth.

Drive the creation of high-quality game assets, including character art, backgrounds, and symbols, ensuring they align with project goals.

Collaborate with other departments to produce innovative art, FX, game trailers, and advertising materials.

Deliver high-quality work on time, strictly adhering to project deadlines.

Apply your deep understanding of visual design principles to lead the team in crafting engaging and visually appealing content.

Demonstrate proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, Illustrator, and After Effects, to assist and guide the team.

Resolve conflicts effectively and pioneer change within the team and the organization.

Implement Agile methodologies to optimize workflow and efficiency.

Negotiate schedules and multitask effectively to meet project deadlines.

Encourage your team to deliver outstanding results that captivate players and improve their gaming experience.

What We're Looking For : -

Bachelor’s degree, BFA, MFA, or equivalent, with 5+ years of work experience in digital gaming as an artist.

Proven experience in leading and mentoring art teams.

Strong command over Adobe Creative Suite software, including Photoshop, Illustrator, and After Effects.

Experience with Spine (Esoteric Software) is a plus.

Prior experience in the digital or social gaming industry is highly desirable.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills to interact effectively with global collaborators.

Outstanding soft skills, displaying emotional intelligence and empathy in all collaborative efforts.