Senior Art Director - Studio Games at Hard Rock Digital
Toronto, ON, Canada -
Full Time


Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

25 Oct, 25

Salary

0.0

Posted On

25 Jul, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Good communication skills

Industry

Graphic Design/Web Design

Description

WHAT ARE WE BUILDING?

At Hard Rock Digital, we’re reimagining what online gaming can be. Backed by the legendary Hard Rock brand—synonymous with music, entertainment, and hospitality - we operate like a bold, fast-moving startup with a passion for delivering unforgettable digital experiences. Now, we’re leveling up.
Our newly formed Games Studio is at the heart of this mission, dedicated to building world iCasino games that thrill players and define the next generation of online casino entertainment. We’re now looking for a Senior Art Director to lead the visual identity and execution of our next generation of slot games and other game types of original and brand-led games for the future. This is a chance to define the artistic standard and inspire the creative heartbeat of the studio games with vision. You’ll bring life to our ideas, lead teams with vision, and create unforgettable moments for millions of players.

WHAT’S THE POSITION?

We’re looking for a super talented Senior Art Director, you’ll lead the creative vision of our in-house slot games—from concept art and mood boards to production and polish—ensuring a consistent, high-quality look across everything we build. You’ll work hands-on and high-level, partnering closely with design, math, engineering, and external contributors to ensure each game looks stunning, plays smoothly, and reflects our player-first values.
This is a key leadership role for someone with both creative mastery and production chops—someone who leads by example, understands how games get made, and thrives in a fast-moving, collaborative studio environment.

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

We are looking for a results-driven leader who excels in transforming creative game concepts into market-leading game products. We are looking for a highly creative and experienced art leader who understands what makes a great slot and other games feel unforgettable. You’ll have the vision, technical depth, and production experience to lead both hands-on and cross-functional creative efforts in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Responsibilities
  • Own the Game Art Vision: Define and direct the visual identity of each game, from game concept to final polish—through clear creative direction and compelling concept art.
  • Create Concept Art: Develop characters, environments, UI themes, and mood boards to establish visual direction, especially for internal & external development partners.
  • Lead Internal & External Art Teams: Produce key assets and style guides while guiding artists to deliver high-quality, on-brand visuals.
  • Collaborate Across Disciplines: Work closely with product, design, math, and engineering to bring ideas to life within creative and technical constraints.
  • Prototype & Iterate: Build visual prototypes and motion tests to refine ideas and solve presentation challenges early.
  • Oversee Production: Manage timelines, asset delivery, and feedback loops to ensure quality and alignment throughout the art pipeline working with other lead team members.
  • Evolve Design Systems: Maintain scalable visual frameworks and reusable assets to support speed and consistency across titles.
  • Inspire Creative Talent: Hire, mentor, and grow a world-class art team, fostering a collaborative and design-driven culture.
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