PLAYSTUDIOS · 4 days ago
Art Director
Las Vegas, NV
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
7+ years expPLAYSTUDIOS is a developer and operator of award-winning free-to-play casual games for mobile and social platforms. As an Art Director, you will lead the creative vision and set the visual direction, ensuring a cohesive aesthetic that enhances player engagement and brand connection.
AppsCasual GamesLoyalty ProgramsMobile Apps
Responsibilities
Set the overarching visual direction and aesthetic voice across product, live ops, and social marketing
Translate brand strategy and gameplay concepts into a cohesive, standout art style that connects with our players
Develop and optimize smart art‑production workflows using AI and generative tools to accelerate delivery and enhance quality
Collaborate with Product, Marketing, and Engineering teams to develop features and campaigns with engaging visuals
Balance creative goals with business aims, making sure art and storytelling boost engagement and growth
Build art experiences that enhance player immersion, retention, and monetization
Use insights and data to guide creative decisions that improve overall platform success
Lead, inspire, and mentor our in‑house creative team, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence
Cultivate growth through clear direction, constructive critique, and shared creative ownership
Recruit and manage external studios and artists
Establish relationships that expand stylistic range while maintaining brand consistency and production quality
Own and evolve the visual identity system—type, color, motion, UI, iconography, and illustration
Ensure brand cohesion across in‑app experiences, content, and marketing touchpoints
Develop and optimize smart art‑production workflows leveraging AI and generative toolsets to accelerate delivery and elevate quality
Experiment with emerging techniques in motion, lighting, and live rendering that redefine what interactive visuals can be
Build scalable systems that empower artists to prototype and iterate rapidly
Qualification
Required
7+ years in visual design or art direction for gaming, interactive entertainment, or digital platforms
A blend of conceptual vision and hands-on creative execution
Strong portfolio demonstrating excellence in composition, lighting, form, and character-driven storytelling
Experience leading teams that span disciplines — 2D, 3D, animation, UI / UX, and motion graphics
Curiosity for new creative technologies and a proven ability to integrate them into a production pipeline
Benefits
100% health benefit premiums for you and your dependents
401K match and Restricted Stock Units
Flexible vacation policy
Employee-driven entertainment, happy hours, and team-building events
Snacks and drinks are available in the kitchen
Casual work environment
Company
PLAYSTUDIOS
PLAYSTUDIOS is the developer and operator of award-winning free-to-play casual games for mobile and social platforms.
201-500 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$361.2MKey Investors
Icon Ventures
2021-06-25Post Ipo Debt· $75M
2021-06-22Post Ipo Equity· $250M
2021-06-22IPO
Leadership Team
Andrew Pascal
Founder, Chairman & CEO
Mickey Sonnino
CMO
Recent News
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