Playtika Art Director year fixed-term contract 

Romania 

7802896

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:

• Brand Steward:

• 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)

Playtika's Benefits:

• Annual bonus
• Daily lunch and refreshments
• Meal vouchers
• Holiday vouchers
• 21 vacation days
• 6 long weekends
• 1 day off for your birthday
• Additional days-off
• Private medical subscription
• Private dental subscription
• Glasses allowance
• Private pension
• Wellbeing plan
• Birthday gift
• Bonus and gift cards for special events (Easter, 1st of June, 8th of March, Christmas)
• Transport settlement
• Parking facilities
• Exciting company events
• Games: pool table, ping-pong, fuzzball, air hockey, etc.
• Central location: Timpuri Noi (Hybrid Work)