OptiPlayEurope

Art Director

Description

We’re looking for an experienced Art Director to define and drive the visual identity of our slot games. You’ll lead a talented team of artists, set creative standards, and ensure our games are not only beautiful but visually distinctive and aligned with the studio’s vision.

We’re a team of people who left safe jobs to build something better. No bureaucracy, no pointless meetings — just sharp minds building games that stand out.

🧩 What you’ll do Define and maintain the overall visual direction for our slot portfolio — from concept to release; Lead the creation of high-quality game art, ensuring consistency, originality, and a signature visual style across all titles; Collaborate with Producers and Mathematicians to translate creative concepts into visually outstanding slot experiences; Build and maintain art documentation, moodboards, and style guides across multiple projects; Review the team’s work and provide constructive, actionable feedback — balancing creativity and production needs; Establish and refine the art production pipeline, workflows, and quality benchmarks; Mentor and grow the art team — guiding development, identifying strengths, and fostering a culture of artistic excellence; Drive hiring, onboarding, and integration of new artists into the team.

🧠 What you bring 3+ years of experience in art leadership roles within iGaming or slot development; A strong portfolio showcasing mastery in game art, composition, lighting, color theory, and visual storytelling; Proven experience defining and delivering visual direction for multiple released titles; Deep understanding of slot game production pipelines — from concept to final integration; Ability to mentor and lead artists across 2D, 3D, animation, and VFX; Strong communication and collaboration skills — able to clearly articulate creative vision; English level: B2 or higher.

💎 Nice to have Experience working with remote or distributed teams and external art partners; Familiarity with production tools (Jira, ClickUp, etc.); Understanding of UI/UX design principles in slot games.

🎁 Benefits 21 vacation days + 5 extra day-offs annually; 12 paid sick days; Fully remote format — work from anywhere you feel productive; Flexible schedule: start your day anytime between 08:00–11:00 CET; Fixed budget for health insurance and gym/fitness; We provide all required work equipment; Zero bureaucracy and direct communication with founders and C-level; Minimal meetings, async-friendly workflow; Startup energy: fast motion, creativity, and tight-knit communication; Business trips and team meetups several times per year; Multiple salary payout options (flexible formats); …And many more perks unlocked after we hit break-even.

Skills

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