Art Director

1 Month ago • 10 Years + • Technical Art • Concept Art

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Job Description

SciPlay seeks a talented Art Director to lead their art team in developing slot games. Responsibilities include defining the artistic vision, managing artists (illustrators, animators, technical artists), collaborating with designers and developers, establishing quality standards, ensuring technical specifications are met, and staying updated on industry trends. The ideal candidate will possess at least 10 years of game art design experience, with 5+ years in a leadership role; slot game experience is mandatory. The role involves overseeing art production and ensuring high-quality assets optimized for mobile performance.
Must have:
  • 10+ years game art design experience
  • 5+ years leadership/Art Director experience
  • Slot game experience
  • Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite
  • Strong leadership and communication skills
Good to have:
  • Animation experience
  • Knowledge of Maya, 3ds Max
  • Understanding of game development processes
Perks:
  • Competitive salaries
  • Annual bonuses
  • Matching 401k
  • Hybrid work model
  • Fun environment
  • Fully stocked kitchen
  • Company-paid lunches
  • Paid family leave
  • Paid volunteer time
  • Annual company retreat

Position Summary

SciPlay is a leading developer and publisher of digital games on mobile and web platforms, providing highly entertaining free-to-play games that millions of people play every day for their authenticity, engagement and fun.

SciPlay currently offers nine core games, including social casino games Jackpot Party Casino, Gold Fish Casino Slots, Hot Shot Casino and Quick Hit Slots, and casual games MONOPOLY Slots, Bingo Showdown, 88 Fortunes Slots, Backgammon Live, and Solitaire Daily Break with offices all over the world!

Job Overview:

We are seeking a talented and experienced Art Director to lead our art team in developing slot games. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in slot game art, a solid understanding of game art, and experience managing creative talent. The Art Director will be responsible for setting the visual style, overseeing the art production process, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality assets that meet the unique needs of a mobile platform.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Define and drive the artistic vision for slot games, ensuring a cohesive and engaging visual experience.

  • Manage a team of artists, including illustrators, animators, and technical artists.

  • Collaborate with game designers, developers, and product owners to ensure the artistic vision is aligned with gameplay and technical requirements.

  • Establish and maintain quality standards for art assets, providing feedback and guidance to the art team.

  • Ensure all assets meet the required technical specifications and are optimized for mobile performance.

  • Follow industry trends, competitor products, and emerging technologies to ensure our slot games and skills remain relevant and competitive.

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts, Graphic Design, Game Design, or a related field.

Required Qualifications:

  • Minimum of 10 years of experience in game art design, with at least 5 years in a leadership or art director role
  • Slot experience required

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Knowledge of animation principles and experience with related software and tools.

Skills:

  • Proficient in industry-standard software such as Adobe Creative Suite, Maya, 3ds Max, or equivalent.
  • Strong understanding of game development processes and limitations.

  • Excellent concept art, illustration, and storytelling skills.

  • Strong organizational and project management skills.

  • Exceptional communication and leadership abilities.

Portfolio: A strong portfolio showcasing a range of art styles and high-quality slot game assets is required.

We are SciPlay! We make games!

At SciPlay, we are programmed to think untraditionally, and we believe in doing what you love and doing it well. We take pride in our ability to stay ahead of the game! We are the brainiacs behind-the-scenes; innovating, dreaming, and navigating the social gaming world. Together, if we stay passionate and ambitious with our goals, no one can stop us from becoming the #1 social and casual gaming company.

 

A few of our highlighted perks and benefits:

·        Competitive salaries

·        Annual bonuses, matching 401k

·        Hybrid work model (3 days in office)

·        Fun environment: Open Office Concept with Ergonomic Seating and Standing Desks. Game Room featuring current generation consoles, numerous game titles, and various table games.

·        Food! Fully Stocked Kitchen with Beverages and Snacks, as well as company-paid lunches 2x/week

·        Paid Family Leave

·        Paid Volunteer Time

·        Annual 2-night company retreat

Read More About Our Values Here:

https://www.sciplay.com/life-at-sciplay

 

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At SciPlay we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. Both professionally and personally, we believe our differences are key to unlocking our superpowers. So, if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles we have! #beYOU 

 

SciPlay is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Light & Wonder, Inc. At Light & Wonder, it’s all about the games! Learn more at www.lnw.com.

SciPlay Corporation and its affiliates (collectively, SciPlay) are committed to creating a workforce of credibility and dependability. As a prerequisite to employment with SciPlay (to the extent permitted by law), you shall be asked to consent to SciPlay conducting a due diligence/background investigation on you. This job description should not be interpreted as all-inclusive; it is intended to identify major responsibilities and requirements of the job. The employee in this position may be requested to perform other job-related tasks and responsibilities than those stated above. SciPlay is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants due to race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. If you’d like more information about your equal employment opportunity rights as an applicant under the law, please click here EEOC Poster. 

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Light & Wonder is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants due to race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. If you’d like more information about your equal employment opportunity rights as an applicant under the law, please click here for EEOC Poster.

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About The Company

SciPlay is a leading developer and publisher of digital games on mobile and web platforms, providing highly entertaining free-to-play games that millions of people play every day for their authenticity, engagement and fun.

SciPlay currently offers seven core games, including social casino games Jackpot Party Casino, Gold Fish Casino, Hot Shot Casino and Quick Hit Slots, and casual games MONOPOLY Slots, Bingo Showdown and 88 Fortunes Slots.

SciPlay utilizes a disciplined, data-driven approach to create a portfolio of games that spans markets and appeals to a wide range of players, and gathers and analyzes data to fine tune the game play experience and enrich its games.

SciPlay is a global organization powered by a culture of innovation. Our management team has more than 300 years of combined experience in the digital entertainment business and is supported by a diverse, collaborative team spanning three continents and five studios. Our executive leadership team emboldens our innovative, entrepreneurial spirit to guide us toward our goal of providing best-in-class player entertainment in the casual gaming industry.

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