Art Director
At Playtech Rarestone Studio we are looking for an Art Director to join our amazing studio. If you are interested in being part of a tight, highly successful team making original games for a world leader in global online slots, Rarestone could be for you. We are looking for an Art Director with the skills and drive to create exciting, original games. We need someone who understands what makes a game fun and exciting. If you have these skills, we can offer you a rewarding opportunity to explore your talents and grow your career. Rarestone offers the workplace flexibility and creative freedom of a small, independent studio, together with the market reach of a global leader.
- Work with the game producer to lead the concept and design of game art and animation, providing unique visual identities for each project.
- Create initial graphical direction through game documents and storyboards for complete 2D game art and animation, including characters, UI, symbols, screens, backgrounds, and marketing materials.
- Guide the design team, ensuring alignment with the product vision and technical requirements.
- Review and measure designers’ performance, offering constructive feedback and fostering growth.
- Collaborate closely with game producers, developers, and cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality assets on schedule.
- Oversee the animation, approving samples and suggesting improvements.
- Present graphic elements for management approval and report progress to leadership.
- Solve visual and functional challenges creatively throughout the game development process.
- Manage communication with stakeholders, including game owners and external partners.
- Bring proven experience as an Art Director (2+ years), within the gaming industry. Also open to Art Team Leads, who are ready to make the step up to Art Director.
- Have advanced skills in Adobe Photoshop and familiarity with Adobe Illustrator; knowledge of InDesign and other Adobe CC tools is a plus.
- Are adept with graphic AI tools (e.g., Midjourney, Leonardo.ai, Stable Diffusion) for asset creation and enhancement.
- Demonstrate excellent drawing, graphic, and composition skills.
- Willing to be hands on if appropriate.
- Possess a deep understanding of design principles, current styles, and trends in gaming.
- Excel at giving and receiving feedback and communicate clearly within a team.
- Are highly creative, innovative, and able to multitask across multiple projects under tight deadlines.
- Show strong organizational, problem-solving, and self-management abilities.
- Are fluent in English (written and spoken).
A fun, positive, and supportive team environment where every member is valued.
Professionalism, collaboration, and constructive feedback as core cultural pillars.
Continuous learning, personal and career development opportunities.
Creative freedom and encouragement to explore new technologies and techniques.
Growth, recognition, and the chance to work on industry-leading projects that reach a global audience.
Playtech plc is one of the world's largest gambling technology companies, providing software, platforms and content to online and land-based operators. Founded in 1999 and registered in the Isle of Man, it supplies casino, live casino, sportsbook, bingo and poker products, along with its IMS player-management platform. The company also runs B2C operations, most notably the Snaitech business in Italy. Listed on the London Stock Exchange, Playtech employs thousands of people across offices worldwide.
