Art Lead

Join Aristocrat as an Art Lead and become a key player in our dynamic and innovative team! By leading our creative vision, you will play a vital role in crafting the artistic direction of groundbreaking mobile games that entertain millions worldwide. At Aristocrat, we believe in the power of play and are committed to delivering a flawless gaming experience. As an Art Lead, you will have the opportunity to work in a collaborative, inclusive, and ambitious environment where your creativity and leadership will drive our success.

• Coordinate seamlessly with internal artists to complete creative projects and sprints.
• Together with your team, develop and lead the creative and art direction for each mini-game to ensure cohesive and comprehensive player journeys aligned with the overall brand and creative direction.
• Engage actively in the development, maintenance, and refinement of game art.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget.
• Collaborate with Art Director, Art Managers, Product Directors, and collaborators to align vision with business objectives.
• Coordinate and manage digital content using project management tools like Jira.
• Support the ongoing maintenance and evolution of the art pipeline workflow.
• Uphold image integrity and quality assurance across all artwork.
• Lead the establishment of goals, standards, processes, and feedback mechanisms.
• Manage and nurture relationships with internal collaborators.
• Track project performance to ensure successful completion of goals.
• Perform additional related duties as assigned.
• Continuously develop and apply leadership skills.
• Guide your IC artists in their professional and personal growth.
• Strengthen relationships within our global creative teams.
• Improve and enforce standardized processes for the art funnel.

• At least 3 years of experience managing and guiding a group of artists or individual contributors within a mobile game publishing company.
• Established experience directing creative units in a mobile game context.
• Knowledge and experience in the social casino market (nice to have).
• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience in illustration, graphic build, or a related field.
• Excellent client-facing and internal communication skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Effective organizational capabilities featuring careful attention to detail and the ability to handle various tasks at once.
• Strong time management skills and flexible work approach.
• Strong ability to recognize style, visual composition, and maintain attention to detail.
• Be comfortable with a flexible and hard-working environment.
• Be willing to help your teammates, share your knowledge with them, and learn from them.
• Be open to receiving feedback.
• Passion for mobile gaming and understanding industry trends.
• Strong appetite for innovation.
• Possess a transformative approach and display thought leadership.