Creative Director, Digital Games

We’re looking for a passionate Creative Director/ Senior Game Designer to join our Digital Engagement team remotely. As Creative Director / Senior Game Designer, you’ll have the opportunity to shape the games players experience every day. You’ll lead the day-to-day creative, art, and math direction for the Digital Games Studio’s game portfolio, bringing engaging, high-performing lottery games to life while embedding responsible gambling principles throughout the design process. You’ll help shape the creative vision for the games roadmap and work closely with Product Managers, Project Managers, and Development Teams to turn ideas into innovative, compelling game experiences. Who We Are Experience the forefront of innovation with Pollard Digital Solutions a division of Pollard Banknote, where we lead the charge in revolutionizing digital solutions for state lotteries. From groundbreaking initiatives like iLottery to crafting immersive player experiences that champion noble causes globally, our team's innovative spirit is driving impactful changes in the industry. Join us in this exhilarating journey, where every contribution makes a difference in shaping the future of lottery gaming. What We Offer Competitive compensationProfit sharing program – every role plays a part in our success!Comprehensive Group BenefitsOpportunities for professional developmentTuition reimbursementEmployee & Family Assistance ProgramRemote Work Environment What You'll Do Lead, mentor, coach and provide motivation across a team of artists and game design mathematicians.Collaborate with stakeholders to define, maintain, and ignite the creative processes within the Digital Games Studio.Define, evolve, and champion the creative art and game math direction for all Digital Games Studio games,ensuring alignment with player experience, portfolio strategy, responsible gambling, and business goals.Lead ideation and development of new game concepts, themes, layouts, features, and game types in partnership with art, math, product, and external stakeholders to support a competitive, diverse, and responsible revenue-generating portfolio.Establish and evolve the Digital Games Studio’s creative identity and quality standards, ensuring games are recognized as best-in-class across graphics, gameplay, player experience, and math.Partner with Digital Games Studio stakeholders to understand content needs and ensure alignment across all stages of the game creation process.Lead creative review and feedback process for Digital Games Studio games from concept through development, ensuring stakeholder input is assessed, prioritized, and addressed appropriately.Use market research, player insights, and performance data to inform decisions across game design, art direction, math, themes, and portfolio planning.Advocate for the player experience by assessing game clarity, entertainment flow, and usability throughout concept, design, and development.Collaborate with Remote Gaming Server development team to enhance game mechanics, advanced features, etc. Who You Are Passionate about storytelling through game design and building great gamesAble to communicate big ideas and creative thinking to team members by defining your vision and breakingit down to small details to inspire and motivate those around youInnovative and creative, comfortable working in unconventional waysResults-oriented with proven experience Eager to use data insights to achieve positive outcomesHighly motivated and collaborative leader committed to developing great teamsProactive in your approach with an ability to own and manage multiple priorities simultaneously What You'll Bring 5+ years of proven experience in lottery / casino game design or art.5+ years of experience with bringing games from conceptualization to launchDemonstrated ability to translate player insights and performance data into optimized gameplayexperiences.Experience in mobile and online required and land-based channels preferredStrong understanding of pacing and entertainment flow in lottery and casino gameplayStrong understanding of lottery and casino game math and how it relates to the play experienceExperience using visual design or storyboarding tools to communicate conceptsExperience using JIRA and Confluence or other similar tools requiredExperience using a programming language (C#, C++, JavaScript, or Python) preferredExcellent communication [verbal, written and presentation] and networking skills, able to driveconsensusStrong interest and knowledge of emerging technology trends Comfortable working within a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment Pollard Banknote Limited is an equal opportunity employer, committed to promoting and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request. Employment is contingent upon a satisfactory response from a Criminal Record Search.