Konami Gaming, Inc. · 8 hours ago
Senior Manager Art Design
Las Vegas, NV
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expKonami Gaming, Inc. is a world leader in systems and game development, seeking a Senior Manager Art Design to oversee their Art Design team. This role involves guiding artists in casino slot game art direction, collaborating with various teams, and mentoring artists to ensure high-quality game art production.
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Responsibilities
Manages teams and individuals in game art design and production
Develops art design strategy in consultation with game designers, engineers, and sales/marketing departments
Provides direction on visual presentation and technical creation of game art
Creates, enhances, and assists in the creation of game art. Guides and designs concepts, storyboards, and animation to lead the team toward a winning combination of game theme and market appeal
Directs, finishes, and modifies art under tight deadlines
Works with Art Director, leadership, and artists in planning and scheduling of game art development
Directs artists’ workload and allocates resources according to business priorities
Contributes innovative and original ideas to game teams and art team, seeking player-centric gains
Evaluates new software and hardware technologies for integration into game production
Guides the direction of art pipeline and processes, planning direction for future improvements. Integrates new 2D and 3D processes into game production where appropriate
Analyzes Konami and competitor products and field performance in the field from a player’s perspective to find industry trends, consider players in art design, and discern which art approaches are most effective to appeal to gamblers. Expert knowledge of hit slot titles’ art and features, and what makes successful/unsuccessful game art that supports features. Understands and applies industry art design standards and art requirements. Can project future trends, and drive Konami’s art to lead the way. Leads field research, including: Research trips to casinos monthly or as required. Researching via online methods (e.g., YouTube) to build familiarity with the industry. Drives and provides input on follow-up team analysis
Motivates, trains, and mentors artists across fine art, technique, and industry knowledge building
Reports to Director any discrepancies or problems requiring resolution
Performs other related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Art, Animation or similar field, or equivalent combination of education and experience
Minimum 8 years of gaming experience with at least 5 years managing successful art design teams
Fluent understanding of slot game art standards (theme, color, and gaming symbols)
Direct hands-on experience developing 2D/3D art for slot games is required
Ability to communicate professionally and efficiently, both verbal and written with all levels of the business
Must be able to obtain and maintain Gaming licensure(s)
Expert technical understanding of game development and art pipeline
Photoshop experience required; After Effects, Illustrator, Animate, Maya, and Unity experience desirable
Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods
Preferred
Master's Degree and art-related certifications or awards desirable
Benefits
Competitive Wages
Great 401(k) plan with company match
Comprehensive health benefits package
Generous Company paid Holidays and Paid Time Off (PTO)
Tuition reimbursement program
Company
Konami Gaming, Inc.
Konami Gaming, Inc. designs and manufactures slot machines and casino management systems. It is a sub-organization of Konami.
201-500 employees
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Growth StageLeadership Team
Steve Sutherland
CEO
Thomas Jingoli
President and Chief Operating Officer
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