Art Director at Playstudios

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

09 Nov, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Art Direction, Visual Design, Creative Vision, Storytelling, AI Tools, Collaboration, Team Leadership, Mentoring, Brand Strategy, Gameplay Concepts, Production Workflows, Player Engagement, Data Insights, Emerging Techniques, Motion Graphics, UI/UX

Industry

Computer Games

Description

The Win Zone is more than a product; it’s a mindset built on the idea that everyone can make their own good fortune. As Art Director,you will shape the visual heartbeat of this world: an empowering, high‑energy destination where confidence, excitement, and the thrill of winning meet. You will lead the creative vision that turns The Win Zone’s philosophy—winning as a state of mind—into a cohesive, contemporary aesthetic that connects across gameplay, brand, and culture. Your mission: capture the thrill and optimism of The Win Zone through bold design, vibrant storytelling, and innovative production pipelines that make every touchpoint feel like a moment of victory. Duties and Responsibilities Set the overarching visual direction and aesthetic voice across product, live ops, and social marketing. Translate brand strategy and gameplay concepts into a cohesive, standout art style that connects with our players. Develop and optimize smart art‑production workflows using AI and generative tools to accelerate delivery and enhance quality. Collaborate with Product, Marketing, and Engineering teams to develop features and campaigns with engaging visuals. Balance creative goals with business aims, making sure art and storytelling boost engagement and growth. Build art experiences that enhance player immersion, retention, and monetization. Use insights and data to guide creative decisions that improve overall platform success. Lead, inspire, and mentor our in‑house creative team, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence. Cultivate growth through clear direction, constructive critique, and shared creative ownership. Recruit and manage external studios and artists. Establish relationships that expand stylistic range while maintaining brand consistency and production quality. Own and evolve the visual identity system—type, color, motion, UI, iconography, and illustration. Ensure brand cohesion across in‑app experiences, content, and marketing touchpoints. Develop and optimize smart art‑production workflows leveraging AI and generative toolsets to accelerate delivery and elevate quality. Experiment with emerging techniques in motion, lighting, and live rendering that redefine what interactive visuals can be. Build scalable systems that empower artists to prototype and iterate rapidly. Requirements 7+ years in visual design or art direction for gaming, interactive entertainment, or digital platforms. A blend of conceptual vision and hands‑on creative execution. Strong portfolio demonstrating excellence in composition, lighting, form, and character-driven storytelling. Experience leading teams that span disciplines — 2D, 3D, animation, UI / UX, and motion graphics. Curiosity for new creative technologies and a proven ability to integrate them into a production pipeline. Benefits and Perks 100% health benefit premiums for you and your dependents 401K match and Restricted Stock Units Flexible vacation policy Employee-driven entertainment, happy hours, and team-building events Snacks and drinks are available in the kitchen Casual work environment About PLAYSTUDIOS PLAYSTUDIOS is the developer and operator of award-winning free-to-play casual games for mobile and social platforms. The company’s collection of original and published titles is powered by its groundbreaking playAWARDS loyalty marketing platform, which enables players to earn real-world rewards from a portfolio of global entertainment, retail, technology, travel, leisure, and gaming brands across 17 countries and four continents. Founded by a team of veteran gaming, hospitality, and technology entrepreneurs, PLAYSTUDIOS brings together beautifully designed mobile gaming content with an innovative loyalty platform in order to provide its players with an unequaled entertainment experience and its partners with actionable business insights. To learn more about PLAYSTUDIOS, visit playstudios.com PLAYSTUDIOS is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military or veteran status, or other protected category under the law. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. California Residents: Please review our California HR Data Privacy Policy for information about our data practices.

Responsibilities

Set the visual direction and aesthetic voice across various platforms while translating brand strategy into a cohesive art style. Lead and mentor the creative team, ensuring brand cohesion and enhancing player experiences.