Art Director

Company Description

About Playtech

Founded in 1999, the company has a premium listing on the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange and is focused on regulated and regulating markets across its B2B business. By leveraging its proprietary technology, Playtech delivers innovative products and services to ensure a safe, engaging and entertaining gaming experience.

As the gaming industry's leading technology company, it combines business intelligence-driven software, services, content, and platform technology to drive excellence and innovation across the sector. Read more about who we are and what we do here: www.playtechpeople.com and www.playtech.com
 
Here at Playtech, we genuinely believe that people are our biggest asset. Diverse thoughts, experiences, and individual characteristics enrich our work environment and lead to better business decisions. Embracing differences and maintaining transparency in our processes is the core of Playtech's overall commitment to responsible business practices.

Ready to level up your career?

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.

Please note: Submitting a portfolio of your previous work is mandatory for this application.

Job Description

Your Influential Mission: You Will…

• 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.

Qualifications

Components for Success: You…

• 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).

You’ll Get Extra Points for…

• A strong art background with advanced 2D drawing skills.
• Familiarity with the game development process, UI integration, and engine workflows.
• Technical skills such as scripting for automation and asset optimization.
• Experience with animation tools and previous work in competitor companies (Spine).
• Knowledge of additional Adobe CC applications.

Thrive in a culture that values...

• 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.

Additional Information

HOW TO APPLY?

In addition to your CV, please add a brief motivation letter covering your goals, your current experience in art direction or related fields, and/or working in a corporate environment and a portfolio (required). You can write it in the comment section at the end of the application page (under "your message to the hiring manager").

RARESTONE STUDIO TEAM

Rarestone Studio is a globally based game development studio that operates as a key member of the Playtech family. Founded in 2016 by industry veterans, the studio was acquired by Playtech in March 2018.

Rarestone prioritises maths-led development and a player-centric design. They have found global appeal with popular online slots such as the Fire Blaze series and the Oink Oink Oink games, blending classic land-based slot concepts with modern HTML5 technology for web and mobile play.

Playtech is an equal opportunities employer. Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams. We celebrate differences and encourage everyone to join us and be themselves at work.