Art Director

About the Role

SpinPlay Games is looking for an experienced Art Director to lead creative efforts and oversee the artistic direction in game production. This role serves as the principal decision-maker and creative visionary, managing a team of artists and animators while contributing hands-on expertise, especially in animation using Spine. You will act as the product owner responsible for guiding projects from initial concept through to final completion, thriving in a fast-paced and evolving environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee creative and management processes for assigned projects.
• Direct detailed artistic and animation elements to ensure top quality in deliverables.
• Collaborate with Designers to translate gameplay and functionality ideas into clear, actionable art strategies.
• Supervise daily tasks and deadlines of artists and animators.
• Deliver in-depth feedback to art and animation teams to enhance quality.
• Collect and organize feedback and communicate it effectively to the art team.
• Support Designers by gathering required assets for review meetings.
• Foster team development through leadership, mentoring, feedback, and training.
• Manage timelines, resources, and budget related to art projects to guarantee timely completion within scope.
• Work closely with multiple global teams to align creative objectives with broader goals.
• Oversee the creative process from conception to delivery.
• Exhibit excellent organizational, leadership, and communication abilities.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills and Expertise

• Minimum of five years experience producing art packages for the slot or video game industry.
• A portfolio demonstrating ability to transform concepts into engaging game assets.
• Proficiency with Photoshop and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Experience with any 3D modeling software and strong knowledge of Spine animation software preferred.
• Sound understanding of game development workflows and processes.

Additional Information

Applicants must submit a portfolio to be considered for this position. The role is remote and candidates can be based in Nevada or Texas.