Art Manager

MetaWin Limited; London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A digital entertainment company seeks an Art Manager for their game development studio in London. The role involves overseeing art production, managing artists, and collaborating with teams to create immersive gaming experiences. Ideal candidates have extensive industry experience, a strong portfolio, and skills in key art tools.

Benefits

Highly competitive salary

Regular company socials

Reward and recognition programs

Free bicycle parking

20 days of annual leave plus bank holidays

Free on-site fruit and hot drinks

Free snacks and drinks

Modern office space in central London

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years experience in online gambling or social gaming.
• Proven track record in game design art.
• Portfolio of personal work required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and drive art production for the game studio.
• Collaborate on concept art, UI designs, and game assets.
• Ensure asset optimization for various devices.

Skills

Leadership

Attention to detail

Proficiency in Photoshop

Proficiency in Illustrator

3D modelling

Character animation

Typography

Layout skills

Composition skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in art or related field

Tools

Photoshop

Illustrator

Maya

After Effects

Spine animations

Job description

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We’re a digital entertainment company creating engaging online platforms people love. With teams operating from London, Malta, and Gibraltar each platform is designed to offer unique, engaging, and innovative digital experiences. From immersive betting platforms to exciting casino games and interactive online entertainment, our brands deliver cutting-edge technology and user-focused design.

Arena prioritises the use of innovative technology, decentralised where possible and builds with an AI first mindset to create the highest quality end product for our users. Not challenged by legacy systems, we are blue sky thinkers changing the landscape of digital entertainment.

Brand Overview

Gladiator is Arena’s game development studio, dedicated to creating high-quality, immersive games that captivate players worldwide. With a focus on innovation, design excellence, and engaging gameplay, Gladiator brings bold ideas to life and delivers next-level gaming experiences. Gladiator is a new venture founded by business veterans with over 16 years of experience, responsible for some of the top-performing games in the industry over the last two decades. We set high standards and strive for excellence in every aspect of our products and the gaming experience. We are assembling a team of individuals who are genuinely passionate about their work and excel in their respective areas of expertise.

The Role

Opportunity for an experience Art Manager to oversee and drive art production for our in- house game studio in London. As an Art Manager, you will play a central role in planning, executing, and following up on game production. You will collaborate closely with the Head of the studio, game designers, developers, artists, and sound engineers, playing a key role in bringing the best possible games to life. The role offers long-term opportunities for growth and team building.

Role Description:

• Collaborate with the studio head and game designers to create concept art, mock-ups, mood boards, and UI designs for upcoming games.
• Design and produce slot game art, logos, win presentations, game transitions, animations, info pages, etc., for games, both with and without the use of AI tools.
• Manage and guide in-house and third-party artists toward their goals.
• Work closely with front-end developers to deliver art assets in the required formats for implementation.
• Ensure proper compression and optimization of assets for various supported devices.
• Stay updated on thematic trends and key competitors in the gaming industry, proactively suggesting themes and improvements for upcoming games based on ongoing research.
• Assist game designers in visualising their game ideas quickly.
• Stay up-to-date with industry-standard tools and techniques for generating game art and animations.
• Clearly communicate ideas and concepts throughout the organisation.
• Maintain libraries of all art assets produced by the studio.

The Candidate Must:

• Have a minimum of 4 years of experience in the online gambling or social gaming industry or in similar roles.
• Hold a Bachelor's degree in art or a related field, alternatively demonstrate a proven track record in game design art.
• Present a portfolio of personal work.
• Have leadership experience and feel at ease directing others.
• Have previous experience and understanding of mechanics and visuals for slot games and related casino games.
• Be meticulous, proactive, and possess a keen eye for detail.
• Provide reasonable and accurate project estimates and meet deadlines.
• Have proficiency in Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, Maya, and Spine animations.
• Have intermediate to advanced knowledge of 3D modelling, character animation, and texturing.
• Have experience creating storyboards, art guidelines, mood boards, and concept art with a quick turnaround.
• Demonstrate expertise in layering and delivering assets in preferred formats.
• Exhibit exceptional illustration, typography, layout, and composition skills.
• Have an excellent eye for colour theory, composition, and rendering.

Company Benefits:

• Highly competitive salary reflecting your skills and experience.
• Regular company socials and outings.
• Reward and recognition programs to acknowledge your contributions.
• Free bicycle parking to promote eco-friendly transportation options.
• 20 days of annual leave, in addition to 8 days of bank holiday.
• Free on-site fruit and hot drinks to keep you energised throughout the day.
• Free snacks, beer, and soft drinks and a PS5 in the office
• Lovely and modern office space in central London.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Design and Information Technology

• Industries

  Entertainment Providers and Gambling Facilities and Casinos

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