At Aristocrat, we strive to bring happiness to life through play, and we invite you to join our diverse team as a Junior 2D Animator. This role is an outstanding opportunity to contribute to world-class gaming content, collaborating with a team committed to innovation and excellence in the gaming industry. If you are passionate about crafting captivating animations and visual effects, and thrive in a dynamic and inclusive environment, this is the perfect role for you.

What You'll Do

Build high-quality 3D animations and visual assets for slot machine games, from concept through final implementation
Use Blender as the main software for modeling, texturing, rigging, lighting, and animation
Develop and sustain effective rigs for characters, symbols, and mechanical assets
Develop and texture characters, environments, and game components, focusing on visual style and performance requirements
Develop and implement lighting that enhances clarity, mood, and visual impact within a real-time or game-focused pipeline
Use Adobe After Effects to composite, add effects, and render animation outputs for final delivery
Work together with designers and engineers to incorporate animated assets and visual effects into the game pipeline
Adjust work following creative suggestions, technical comments, and gameplay demands
Ensure alignment with established art direction while adding creative refinement

What We're Looking For

Proficient with Adobe After Effects to create,composite, apply FX, and render animation outputs for final delivery
Basic knowledge of Adobe Photoshop
Proficiency with Trapcode plugins (e.g., Particular, Form) for motion graphics and visual effects
Experience creating high-quality animations and visual assets for slot machine games, from concept through final implementation
Collaborate with designers and engineers to integrate animated assets and visual effects into the game pipeline
Iterate on work based on creative direction, technical feedback, and gameplay needs
Maintain consistency with established art direction while contributing creative polish

Additional / Bonus Skills

Familiarity with slot game design or development
Working knowledge of Unity, including importing, setting up, and previewing animated assets
Knowledge of Blender as a tool for modeling, texturing, rigging, lighting, and animation
Background in creating game-ready assets for real-time or interactive applications

Please submit your CV and portfolio in English.

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. 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

Travel Expectations

Additional Information

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.

2D Animator (Krakow, Poland / Gdansk, Poland)

Job Description