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Konami Gaming is looking for a Director, Art Development to join our team!

This in-office position is responsible for overseeing an Art Design team in relation to developing the pipeline, templates, and processes for the overall art team. This position is also responsible for formulating design concepts, research, and development for media illustrations to enhance gaming themes and characters or symbols. This includes determining the style, technique and medium best suited to produce desired effect while conforming to reproduction requirements.

What you'll be doing:

• Directs multiple teams and individuals in production of gaming art.
• Develops art design strategy in consultation with game designers, engineers, and sales/marketing departments.
• Provides direction for technical creation of art in its final form for games.
• Develops templates and processes for the art team. Ensures the art team is following the processes to increase productivity and bringing games to market within tight deadlines.
• Work with production teams and digital productions to plan directions in the technical art pipeline for future projects.
• Contribute innovation and original ideas to game or art team.
• Evaluates new software and hardware technologies for integration into game production.
• Integrates, where appropriate, new 2D and 3D processes into game production.
• May Design, create, and assist in the creation of graphic elements in current products.
• May Create and/or enhance drawings or computer-generated symbols or characters.
• Expert at understanding and applying relevant storyboards, animation, and graphics to produce a winning combination of game themes and market appeal.
• Finishes or directs layout, complementary portion of artwork to design team, or modifies art characters under tight deadlines.
• Reports to Senior Management about any discrepancies or problems requiring resolution.
• Always comply with the company's regulatory guidelines and corporate policies.
• Maintains confidentiality regarding the company, products and employee information.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Konami Offers

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

About Konami Gaming, Inc.:

For Players. For Operators. For Each Other.

Konami Gaming, Inc. entered the US gaming market in the 2000s and we have spent the last two decades moving the industry forward with breakthrough games, head turning cabinets, and a casino management system that brings it all together. Over that time, we have garnered our share of awards and established a corporate culture of success and innovation.

A world leader in systems and game development, Konami can offer you the best of both worlds - stability within a dynamic, creative environment. We are excited to announce that Konami Gaming Inc. is growing and expanding into new product lines, including premium and standard games, and new market segments. As we enter a new growth period for the Company, we are expanding our reach to attract top talent in game studio operations, technology and product development.

What we'll want you to have:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Graphic Design, combination of education and experience.
• Master's Degree is preferred.
• Minimum of ten years of gaming experience with at least five years managing successful art design teams.
• Demonstrated leadership and communication abilities in creating content for games and managing people.
• Direct hands-on experience working and developing 2D and 3D art for 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).
• Solid grasp of content creation technologies, including fluent understanding of Unity, Maya, and Photoshop.
• Ability to work with simple mathematical concepts and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry.
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Proficient in MS Office suite.

Additional Requirements:

• Minimal travel necessary. 0-10%, or as business requires. Employee must be flexible to the travel needs of the business. Must possess a valid driver's license.

Work Environment:

• Full-time / 40+ hours per week. Must be flexible to work overtime, including nights, weekends, and holidays as required.
• Must be comfortable working in an area with limited working space for long hours with the ability to remain seated at computer terminal for extended periods of time. Extreme repetitive motion using keyboard, mouse, and telephone. Must be able to work at assigned location to enable direct communications and interactions with team members, management, and others as necessary, unless traveling for a business-related purpose.
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently in a high-stress, fast-paced, and high-pressure environment while maintaining high standards of accuracy, paying attention to detail, and meeting assigned deadlines. Demonstrates high integrity, trust, and strict confidentiality. Ability to maintain excellent communication and a positive, respectful, and professional attitude and relationship with clients, employees, peers, co-workers, all levels of management, and all outside organizations conducting business or otherwise interacting with the company. Ability to always act autonomously while adhering to overall department and company policies and procedures.
• Position shall work primarily in a smoke free office environment. The noise level is low to moderate. Position shall maintain a cubicle or office in close proximity to other cubicles and offices.
• Position must attend monthly Field Research trips to casinos, tradeshows, or as needed. Must be able to tolerate areas containing varying noise and temperature levels, illumination, vibration, crowds, and air quality. Must be able to tolerate areas containing secondhand smoke.

Konami Gaming is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified employees and applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please call 702-616-1400 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.