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PLAYSTUDIOS · 4 days ago

Art Director

PLAYSTUDIOS 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
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H1B Sponsor Likelynote

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

Visual designArt directionTeam leadershipAIGenerative tools2D3D designCreative executionCuriosity for technologiesStorytelling

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

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PLAYSTUDIOS is the developer and operator of award-winning free-to-play casual games for mobile and social platforms.

H1B Sponsorship

PLAYSTUDIOS has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (5)
2024 (3)
2023 (5)
2022 (5)
2021 (7)
2020 (9)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$361.2M
Key Investors
Icon Ventures
2021-06-25Post Ipo Debt· $75M
2021-06-22Post Ipo Equity· $250M
2021-06-22IPO

Leadership Team

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Andrew Pascal
Founder, Chairman & CEO
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Mickey Sonnino
CMO
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