Job Overview
Position Overview
| Feature | Details |
| Company | Aristocrat |
| Role | Senior UI Animator |
| Location | Barcelona, Spain (Hybrid) |
| Employment Type | Full-Time |
| Experience Level | Senior (Focus on UI & 2D) |
| Key Tech Stack | Unity, After Effects, Spine, Animate, Generative AI |
| Work Authorization | Must be authorized to work in Spain (No sponsorship available) |
The Role: Bringing Motion to Life
Aristocrat is a global powerhouse in gaming entertainment, and we are looking for a visionary Senior UI Animator to join our team in Barcelona. In this role, you won’t just be moving pixels; you’ll be crafting the “soul” of the player experience. You will sit at the vibrant intersection of design, storytelling, and technology, transforming static mockups into living, breathing in-game interfaces.
Whether it’s the satisfying click of a button, the fluid transition of a menu, or the expressive movement of a 2D character, your work will define the tactile “feel” of our world-class mobile titles. We are looking for an animator who is not only a master of timing and easing but also a technical pioneer ready to explore Generative AI and Technical Art to push the boundaries of what’s possible in mobile gaming.
Key Responsibilities
Your mission is to add motion, clarity, and expression to our titles through a blend of creative artistry and technical implementation.
1. Animation & Motion Design
UI Dynamics: Create transitions and UI elements that provide immediate visual feedback, ensuring the player experience is responsive and delightful.
Character & Environment: Animate 2D characters and background elements to support narrative beats and enhance the overall gameplay atmosphere.
Prototyping: Use industry-standard tools like After Effects, Animate, or Spine to build high-fidelity motion comps and prototypes.
2. Technical Implementation & Optimization
Unity Integration: Take ownership of implementing your assets directly into the Unity 2D animation system, ensuring they look and perform exactly as intended.
Tech Art Collaboration: Partner with Technical Artists to optimize assets, ensuring they run smoothly across various mobile platforms and performance constraints.
Shaders & Scripting: (Plus) Leverage Unity timelines, shaders, or light scripting to elevate the complexity and polish of in-game motion.
3. Innovation & Strategy
Generative AI: Explore and prototype using GenAI tools to accelerate creative concepting and expand the studio’s animation toolkit.
Motion Guidelines: Maintain comprehensive documentation and animation libraries to ensure consistency across different game screens and future updates.
What We Are Looking For
We need a teammate who balances an artistic eye with a disciplined, performance-oriented mindset.
Experience: 2+ years of professional experience specifically animating UI and 2D elements within a game development environment.
Principles: A rock-solid grasp of animation fundamentals: timing, easing, flow, squash/stretch, and weight.
Unity Proficiency: A deep understanding of how to implement UI animations within Unity for mobile devices.
Optimization Savvy: Knowledge of mobile performance constraints; you know how to make things look beautiful without breaking the frame rate.
English Proficiency: Professional-level English and excellent interpersonal skills for a global, diverse team.
Technical Bonus Points
Experience with Technical Art or light scripting.
Familiarity with Generative AI tools for motion concepting.
About You
Problem Solver: You are known for your flexibility and your ability to navigate technical hurdles creatively.
Feedback-Driven: You thrive on constructive criticism and aim for high-quality output with minimal rework.
Curious & Proactive: You don’t just wait for new tools; you seek them out—especially regarding emerging tech like AI.
Passionate: You genuinely love mobile games and understand the power of motion in keeping players engaged.
Why Join Aristocrat?
Aristocrat is a world leader in gaming content and technology. We bring joy to millions through our casino and mobile games, but we take our responsibilities seriously. We lead the way in Responsible Gameplay, sustainability, and employee wellbeing.
World-Class Culture: A diverse business united by shared values: All about the Player, Talent Unleashed, Collective Brilliance, and Good Business Good Citizen.
Career Growth: As a global leader, we offer robust benefits and a clear path for international career opportunities.
Diversity & Inclusion: We welcome applications from all backgrounds, regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, or identity.
Diversity Statistics at Aristocrat
Aristocrat is committed to transparency and progress in its DE&I initiatives. Based on recent internal reporting:
Gender Representation: Approximately 27% of our global workforce identifies as female, with ongoing initiatives to increase female representation in leadership and technical roles.
Ethnic Diversity (US-based): Our US workforce includes approximately 42% employees from diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds (including Asian, Black, and Hispanic groups).
How to Apply
Ready to bring our games to life? Please ensure your portfolio demonstrates:
UI Animation: High-quality examples of menu transitions, buttons, and HUD elements.
Implementation: Examples of your work functioning within a game engine (Unity preferred).
2D Motion: Any character or environment animation that shows your range.
At this time, we cannot sponsor work visas. You must have the right to work in Spain.
