Art Director

At SpinPlay Games, not only do we take pride in our slots, we take pride in ourselves. As a team of experienced and diverse individuals, we are constantly asking ourselves “what next?” We are ever evolving and always looking to be better than we currently are. We are a team of talented perfectionists who band together to make sure our games are great.

We pride ourselves in our ability to think outside of the box and to work individually in order to bring each piece of the puzzle together. We also pride ourselves in our passion to achieve something more and to build better games and we believe that communication is key and it keeps us successful in our process.

Please note that although our team is fully remote, SpinPlay currently only operates out of NV and TX. Candidate must be willing to work from/relocate to those locations. The art team is expected to be available to work during the hours of 9am-3pm Pacific time.

Position & Job Summary:

SpinPlay Games is seeking a talented and experienced Art Director to join our team. As the Art Director, you will be responsible for being the primary decision maker and creative driver in game production. You will not only manage art professionals to ensure the highest standards of production; but will also produce and work with art and animation; serving as the main point of contact for art/animation. The ideal candidate will be comfortable with animation (Spine) and serving as the “product owner” who is responsible for seeing the project through to completion. The Art Director must have the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt to changing priorities and project requirements.

Essential Functions:

• Directs management and creative processes of specific projects.
• Hands on directing of detailed aspects of art and animation ensuring high quality products.
• Develops concepts with Designers; understanding the game play/functionality and translating their vision into actionable art strategies for projects.
• Directly manages artists and animators day-to-day operations and deadlines.
• Provides detailed feedback related to art and animation.
• Gathering and organization feedback and translating that to the art team.
• Assists Designers in gathering assets to be presented and reviewed in Designer meetings.
• Provide team building and mentoring leadership, providing feedback and training.
• Manages timelines, resources, and budget allocations for art related projects; ensuring that deliverables are completed on time and within scope.
• Collaborates with other departments to ensure translation of objectives into clear creative strategies.
• Works closely with multiple different global organizations.
• Carries the creative process from concept to completion.
• Provide outstanding organization, leadership, and communication skills.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

• 5+ years experience creating art packages in slot or video game industry.
• Portfolio of previous work that displays an ability to turn ideas into compelling games.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Photoshop and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Knowledge in any 3D software and Spine strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the game development process.

Applications submitted without a portfolio will NOT be considered.

SpinPlay Games is an equal employment opportunity employer. SpinPlay Games’s policy prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, past or present military service, disability, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. SpinPlay Games also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $97,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• How many years of supervisory or managerial experience do you have?
• Are you a resident of Nevada or Texas or willing to relocate to one of those states?

Experience:

• Adobe Creative Suite: 1 year (Preferred)
• Casino Gaming: 6 years (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Las Vegas, NV 89119 (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Las Vegas, NV 89119