Game Art Lead

About the role

We're building a brand-new, US-based, fully remote game studio developing new slot games and we're looking for an experienced Game Art Lead.

Responsibilities

• Own the game’s visual creative development from start to finish
• Take a hands-on approach to conceptual development, providing concept art, mockups, and visual prototypes
• Execute concepts with a dedicated offshore art team, both creating assets yourself (especially when communicating what you expect from the team) and coordinating with the team to deliver assets for development
• Work closely with the Game Designer and mathematicians to ensure that the game’s visuals meet the established vision for the game and reinforce play style and game mechanics
• Playtest and iterate on the game’s visual presentation with an eye toward creating the best player experience possible
• Provide quality control over game art assets and their implementation
• Collaborate with other Game Art Leads to provide feedback and recommendations for improvement on each other’s games
• Regularly play competitors’ games in the iGaming and land-based spaces to stay abreast of industry trends and new mechanics

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience working in an art ownership capacity defining the visual approach for real-money slot games for iGaming or land-based markets
• Degree in Art, Graphic Design, or a related field, or equivalent experience
• Strong expertise with Adobe software, particularly Photoshop and Illustrator
• Strong command of typography, color, composition, layout, and visual storytelling
• Able to work with a wide variety of art styles, even if they are not your personal design style or preference
• Excellent visual and written communication skills, especially the ability to clearly communicate complex and creative concepts to stakeholders across the globe
• Up-to-date knowledge of industry trends, emerging game mechanics, and player expectations

Qualifications

• You should be able to move comfortably between strategic and detailed levels
• Be able to bring strong organization and structure to a fast-moving environment
• Be extremely creative, designing experiences that are intuitive and fun
• Obsess over detail and refinement
• Provide, accept, and act on feedback constructively