Art Director (2 year fixed-term contract)

at  Outscal Technologies

About the job
SummaryBy Outscal
Lead the art team for Playtika’s slot games, creating immersive visual experiences. 5+ years of experience in 2D art and animation, expertise in slot game design principles, and strong leadership skills are essential.
Join us at Playtika (NASDAQ: PLTK), where we’re driven by the belief life needs play. We’re on a mission to deliver infinite ways to play using cutting-edge technologies like AI and machine learning to craft immersive experiences that connect, inspire and entertain millions of players worldwide.
From our start as a small mobile games company founded in Israel to our current position as a publicly traded company and industry leader, we continue to be a dominant force in interactive entertainment. With a diverse portfolio of award-winning, category-leading Casual and Social Casino-themed games, including nine of the top 100 highest-grossing mobile games in the US, we’re setting the standard for excellence.
Our success story is co-authored by a dynamic team of storytellers, strategists, creators and data scientists who thrive on innovation. We are home of the best, advancing an inclusive culture that embraces our core values and reflects our agile DNA.
With a strong financial foundation, disciplined operations, unwavering player-focused approach and relentless can-do spirit, we’re well-positioned for sustained growth. If you’re ready to join the driving force behind the evolution of interactive entertainment, we invite you to come play with us.
Unleash Your Creative Vision and Shape the Future of Entertainment as Our Art Director in the Dynamic World of Slot Games!

As the Slots Central Art Director, you’ll be the driving force behind crafting immersive visual experiences for our players. Your mission is to develop and maintain a creative vision that captivates and excites slot enthusiasts. By leading the art team and collaborating closely with Game Designers, you’ll transform ideas into vibrant, engaging realities.

• Lead with Vision: Direct and unify the artistic approach for every project, overseeing the entire art development process.
• Shape Excellence: Oversee all art team projects and talent, ensuring the highest quality in every creative output. As the creative authority, you are responsible for the work produced and fully stand behind the team’s results, delivering exceptional visual experiences.
• Brand Steward: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and deliver a distinct visual identity for each project. Ensure that the unique brand of each game is consistently represented through cohesive design choices, aligning with the overall creative vision while standing out individually.

• Craft Visual Storytelling: Define the overall visual style, making decisions that enhance gameplay, evoke moods, and appeal to our target audience, using both static and dynamic elements.

  Responsibilities:

• Directly manage Art Team Leads and Technical Artists, while overseeing a talented team of Artists and Animators. Guide the entire team toward consistent creative success by fostering collaboration and maintaining high standards across all projects.

• Choose the most suitable art style to elevate gameplay and theme, ensuring visual coherence and high production standards.
• Provide detailed feedback on artwork, maintaining a sharp focus on quality, deadlines, and polish.
• Advise on timelines and resource allocation, maintaining a steady flow across multiple projects.
• Support product development, maintenance, and marketing with creative solutions that enhance the user experience.
• Spearhead concept designs for new games, transforming ideas into impactful visuals.
• Establish art standards and style guides, continually refining the creative workflow to boost efficiency.

• Keep a finger on the pulse of design trends by analyzing competitors, ensuring our visuals remain innovative and fresh.

  Requirements:

• Proven experience (3+ years) in leading creative teams, with an exceptional eye for artistic styles and design choices

• 5+ years’ hands on experience as 2D Artist or Animator
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Photoshop and familiarity with other key tools for art/animation file preparation
• Expertise in the design principles and visual elements essential to creating engaging slot games.
• Adept at balancing creative vision with business needs, while resolving conflicting inputs to deliver a unified artistic direction.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, ensuring smooth collaboration across departments.
• Ability to apply narrative techniques to enhance the emotional impact and engagement of the visual design.
• Strong English, written and verbal communication skills

* PLEASE ATTACH PORTFOLIO (sorry, but we will contact only resumes with portfolio links)

• Directly manage Art Team Leads and Technical Artists, while overseeing a talented team of Artists and Animators. Guide the entire team toward consistent creative success by fostering collaboration and maintaining high standards across all projects.
• Choose the most suitable art style to elevate gameplay and theme, ensuring visual coherence and high production standards.
• Provide detailed feedback on artwork, maintaining a sharp focus on quality, deadlines, and polish.
• Advise on timelines and resource allocation, maintaining a steady flow across multiple projects.
• Support product development, maintenance, and marketing with creative solutions that enhance the user experience.
• Spearhead concept designs for new games, transforming ideas into impactful visuals.
• Establish art standards and style guides, continually refining the creative workflow to boost efficiency.
• Keep a finger on the pulse of design trends by analyzing competitors, ensuring our visuals remain innovative and fresh