Art Manager - iGaming
Posted 9 days agoLondon£55,000 to £70,000Job Reference: 36557
This is exciting opportunity is with a cutting-edge, multinational company specialising in online entertainment, real money gaming, and digital advertising, with a strong emphasis on blockchain and artificial intelligence.
By joining, you will be part of a dynamic and visionary team that is dedicated to transform the entertainment, gaming, and digital advertising sectors. If you are excited about working on groundbreaking projects that harness the power of blockchain and artificial intelligence to shape the future of these industries.
Role Overview:
We are looking for a dedicated art manager to oversee and drive art production for our in- house game studio in London. As an Art Manager, you will play a central role in planning, executing, and following up on game production. You will collaborate closely with the Head of the studio, game designers, developers, artists, and sound engineers, playing a key role in bringing the best possible games to life. The role offers long-term opportunities for growth and team building.
The Studio is a new venture founded by business veterans with over 16 years of experience, responsible for some of the top-performing games in the industry over the last two decades. We set high standards and strive for excellence in every aspect of our products and the gaming experience. We are assembling a team of individuals who are genuinely passionate about their work and excel in their respective areas of expertise.
Role Description:
By joining, you will be part of a dynamic and visionary team that is dedicated to transform the entertainment, gaming, and digital advertising sectors. If you are excited about working on groundbreaking projects that harness the power of blockchain and artificial intelligence to shape the future of these industries.
Role Overview:
We are looking for a dedicated art manager to oversee and drive art production for our in- house game studio in London. As an Art Manager, you will play a central role in planning, executing, and following up on game production. You will collaborate closely with the Head of the studio, game designers, developers, artists, and sound engineers, playing a key role in bringing the best possible games to life. The role offers long-term opportunities for growth and team building.
The Studio is a new venture founded by business veterans with over 16 years of experience, responsible for some of the top-performing games in the industry over the last two decades. We set high standards and strive for excellence in every aspect of our products and the gaming experience. We are assembling a team of individuals who are genuinely passionate about their work and excel in their respective areas of expertise.
Role Description:
- Collaborate with the studio head and game designers to create concept art, mock-ups, mood boards, and UI designs for upcoming games.
- Design and produce slot game art, logos, win presentations, game transitions, animations, info pages, etc., for games, both with and without the use of AI tools.
- Manage and guide in-house and third-party artists toward their goals.
- Work closely with front-end developers to deliver art assets in the required formats for implementation.
- Ensure proper compression and optimization of assets for various supported devices.
- Stay updated on thematic trends and key competitors in the gaming industry, proactively suggesting themes and improvements for upcoming games based on ongoing research.
- Assist game designers in visualising their game ideas quickly.
- Stay up-to-date with industry-standard tools and techniques for generating game art and animations.
- Clearly communicate ideas and concepts throughout the organisation.
- Maintain libraries of all art assets produced by the studio.
- Have a minimum of 5 years of experience in the online gambling or social gaming industry or in similar roles.
- Hold a Bachelor's degree in art or a related field, alternatively demonstrate a proven track record in game design art.
- Present a portfolio of personal work.
- Have leadership experience and feel at ease directing others.
- Have previous experience and understanding of mechanics and visuals for slot games and related casino games.
- Be meticulous, proactive, and possess a keen eye for detail.
- Provide reasonable and accurate project estimates and meet deadlines.
- Have proficiency in Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, Maya, and Spine animations.
- Have intermediate to advanced knowledge of 3D modelling, character animation, and texturing.
- Have experience creating storyboards, art guidelines, mood boards, and concept art with a quick turnaround.
- Demonstrate expertise in layering and delivering assets in preferred formats.
- Exhibit exceptional illustration, typography, layout, and composition skills.
- Have an excellent eye for colour theory, composition, and rendering.
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