Art Manager

LOCATION: UK (ideally Manchester) 

MISSION & PURPOSE

We are seeking a creative and experienced Art Manager to lead and inspire our small art team in the development of visually engaging slot machine games. The Art Manager will play a key role in overseeing the creative process, ensuring that all visual assets, from concept art and AI generated art to final game graphics meet the highest quality standards and align with the overall vision of our products. This role requires a unique blend of leadership, artistic vision, and knowledge of game production within the slot machine or casino gaming industry. Experience is required.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

 

  1. Leadership & Team Management:
    • Lead, mentor, and manage a team of artists, animators, and designers.
    • Assign tasks and manage the workflow, ensuring deadlines are met.
    • Foster a collaborative and innovative work environment.
  2. Creative Direction & Quality Assurance:
    • Develop and communicate the overall art vision for slot machine games, ensuring it aligns with product goals.
    • Review and provide feedback on all artistic assets, including game themes, characters, environments, symbols, and animations.
    • Ensure consistency of style, quality, and branding across all visual components of the slot games.
  3. Collaboration with Other Departments:
    • Work closely with game designers, engineers, and product managers to understand game concepts and translate them into captivating visuals.
    • Collaborate with marketing and other teams to create promotional materials, including logos, game trailers, and other visual assets.
  4. Project Management:
    • Oversee the production pipeline, ensuring that projects stay on track in terms of timing, budget, and scope.
    • Provide clear timelines, monitor progress, and address any potential bottlenecks or issues within the art production process.
  5. Innovation & Trend Analysis:
    • Stay updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, and competitor games to keep designs fresh and relevant.
    • Keep up to date with all the developments in the incredibly fast moving world of AI.
    • Experiment with new art styles, techniques, and tools to innovate and enhance the visual appeal of slot machine games.
  6. Asset Creation (as needed):
    • Assist in creating concept art, UI/UX designs, character models, and other game assets when necessary.
    • Ensure the proper use of licensed or third-party assets while maintaining originality and brand identity.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Art, Game Design, Animation, or a related field. A Master’s degree is a plus.
  • 3+ years of experience in a lead art role within the gaming, entertainment, or slot machine industry.
  • Strong understanding of slot machine design, player psychology, and casino gaming trends.
  • Expertise in 2D art creation tools such as Adobe Creative Suite
  • An expertise in Spine and the PixiJS game engine
  • Strong portfolio showcasing a range of game art and design projects, particularly in casino games or related industries.
  • Proven experience managing and mentoring creative teams.
  • Excellent project management, organizational, and communication skills.
  • Knowledge of current AI Applications

Desired Skills:

  • Creative problem-solving and a passion for innovation.
  • Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong attention to detail and dedication to producing high-quality work.

Logic Developer

LOCATION: Manchester/Stockholm/Krakow/Timisoara/Remote

MISSION & PURPOSE
As a Software Developer specializing in slot machine game logic and mathematics, you will collaborate closely with our game development team and support existing, and future games, entry into the American market. You will work in a dynamic and creative environment, using your expertise to ensure our games are fair, engaging, and meet the highest standards of quality.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Key Responsibilities & Deliverables

  • Develop and maintain existing games create new ones.
  • Collaborate with game designers, and other developers to conceptualize and implement game mechanics, features, and mathematical models for slot machine games.
  • Write, test, and optimize complex mathematical algorithms that drive game outcomes, ensuring they meet regulatory requirements and deliver an exciting player experience.
  • Debug, troubleshoot, and resolve issues related to game logic, mathematics, and performance to ensure a smooth and enjoyable gameplay experience.
  • Collaborate with QA teams to ensure the accuracy and fairness of game outcomes, as well as to identify and address any defects.
  • Stay up to date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and regulatory changes related to slot machine game development, mathematics, and fairness.


Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Software Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field. Master's degree is a plus.
  • 4+ years of experience as a Software Developer, with a focus on game development, particularly in slot machine games or casino gaming.
  • Proficiency in programming languages C++, C and C#.
  • Solid mathematical foundation, including probability theory, statistics, and discrete mathematics. Experience with complex mathematical modelling is a strong advantage.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to analyze and optimize complex algorithms for performance and accuracy.
  • Strong attention to detail.
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to present complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

 

Preferred Qualifications

  • Previous experience in the casino gaming industry or a similar field, with a focus on slot machine games.
  • Knowledge of regulatory requirements and standards for casino game development and fairness.
  • Familiarity with server-based gaming systems and online gaming platforms.
  • Contributions to open-source projects, personal game development projects, or publications related to game mathematics or logic.