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Playstudios US LLC

Creative Director

Las Vegas, NV · On-site

... Creative Director to help shape not only the creative vision of our games, but also the evolution ... VFX experience. * Experience integrating AI into commercial production environments. * Familiarity ...

RoboForce

Creative Director, Video

Milpitas, CA · On-site

Develop treatments, scripts, and storyboards; direct on-site shoots and guide cinematography, sound, motion, VFX, and post-production. * Shoot and edit when speed, access, or creative intent calls ...

playstudios

Creative Director

Austin, TX · On-site

... Creative Director to help shape not only the creative vision of our games, but also the evolution ... VFX experience. * Experience integrating AI into commercial production environments. * Familiarity ...

RoboForce

Creative Director, Video

Milpitas, CA · On-site

Develop treatments, scripts, and storyboards; direct on-site shoots and guide cinematography, sound, motion, VFX, and post-production. * Shoot and edit when speed, access, or creative intent calls ...

PLAYSTUDIOS, Inc.

... Director or senior creative leader within the games industry. Exceptional 2D and/or 3D artistic ... VFX experience. Familiarity with AI governance, copyright considerations, model training ...

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PLAYSTUDIOS, Inc.

Creative Director

Austin, TX · On-site

... Director or senior creative leader within the games industry. Exceptional 2D and/or 3D artistic ... VFX experience. Familiarity with AI governance, copyright considerations, model training ...

SharkNinja

Associate Creative Director

Irvine, CA

Partner with producers, directors, DPs, editors, designers, motion teams, CG/VFX artists, stylists, set designers, and external partners to ensure the creative intent is understood and executed.

Ninjakitchen

Partner with producers, directors, DPs, editors, designers, motion teams, CG/VFX artists, stylists, set designers, and external partners to ensure the creative intent is understood and executed.

SharkNinja

Associate Creative Director

Irvine, CA · On-site

Partner with producers, directors, DPs, editors, designers, motion teams, CG/VFX artists, stylists, set designers, and external partners to ensure the creative intent is understood and executed.

TheLab

AI Creative Director

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$175K/yr

Experience supporting content production, photography, video, CGI, or VFX teams. * Basic ... A successful Creative Director will: * Help shape the evolution of HOME by bringing a creative ...

TheLab

AI Creative Director

Manhattan, NY · On-site

Experience supporting content production, photography, video, CGI, or VFX teams. * Basic ... A successful Creative Director will: * Help shape the evolution of HOME by bringing a creative ...

thelab

AI Creative Director

Manhattan, NY · On-site

Experience supporting content production, photography, video, CGI, or VFX teams. * Basic ... A successful Creative Director will: * Help shape the evolution of HOME by bringing a creative ...

thelab

AI Creative Director

Manhattan, NY · On-site

Experience supporting content production, photography, video, CGI, or VFX teams. * Basic ... A successful Creative Director will: * Help shape the evolution of HOME by bringing a creative ...

Believer Company

$152K - $198K/yr

Use Unreal to create stunning 2D and 3D visual effects that align with the artistic vision Work with the Creative Director, Art Directors, and design leads on how VFX supports game feel, mechanics ...

Believer Company

Staff VFX Artist

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$152K - $198K/yr

Use Unreal to create stunning 2D and 3D visual effects that align with the artistic vision Work with the Creative Director, Art Directors, and design leads on how VFX supports game feel, mechanics ...

AGBO

Lead VFX Artist

Raleigh, NC · On-site

Both upcoming Avengers films are directed by Anthony and Joe Russo and co-produced by AGBO and ... Mustard brings a bold creative vision to AGBO: to expand what storytelling can be through immersive ...

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As of Sep 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for vfx creative director in the United States is $120,057.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $87,500.00 and $149,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a VFX Creative Director?

VFX Creative Directors are professionals responsible for overseeing the visual effects (VFX) aspects of film, television, or video game productions. They guide the creative vision, coordinate with directors and other department leads, and ensure that the visual effects align with the overall style and narrative of the project. Their role includes supervising teams of artists, designers, and technical staff, as well as making key decisions about the look and feel of digital imagery. VFX Creative Directors often combine strong artistic sensibilities with deep technical knowledge of visual effects processes.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a VFX Creative Director?

To thrive as a VFX Creative Director, you need a deep understanding of visual effects production, strong artistic vision, and experience leading creative teams, typically supported by a degree in animation, film, or a related field. Proficiency with industry-standard software such as Maya, Houdini, Nuke, and Adobe Creative Suite, as well as knowledge of VFX pipelines, is essential. Exceptional leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills help you guide teams and collaborate with clients to realize complex visual concepts. These skills are crucial for delivering high-quality, innovative effects that meet project goals and client expectations in a fast-paced, detail-oriented industry.

How does a VFX Creative Director typically collaborate with other departments during a film or game production?

A VFX Creative Director works closely with directors, producers, art departments, and technical teams to ensure that visual effects align with the project’s creative vision. They participate in concept meetings, provide creative guidance to VFX artists, and communicate technical requirements to ensure seamless integration of effects. Regular collaboration with cinematographers and editors is also common, as it helps maintain consistency in lighting, composition, and storytelling. This role requires strong communication skills and the ability to translate creative ideas into actionable plans for the VFX team.

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Creative Director

Las Vegas, NV • On-site

Playstudios US LLC
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Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Posted 9 days ago

Job description

As we continue expanding our portfolio and investing in the future of game development, we are looking for an experienced Creative Director to help shape not only the creative vision of our games, but also the evolution of how game art is created. This role will lead the adoption of AI-assisted content creation across our art organization, helping transform traditional production workflows into modern, scalable, AI-enabled creative pipelines.
Working closely with Creative Leadership, Product, Engineering, Technical Art, and Production, you will establish new ways of working that leverage generative AI while maintaining the artistic quality, originality, and player experience PLAYSTUDIOS is known for.
As a creative leader, you will combine exceptional artistic vision with deep technical curiosity. You'll champion experimentation, develop repeatable AI workflows, mentor artists in prompt development and AI best practices, and help the organization embrace new technologies that accelerate production while elevating quality.
Beyond creating exceptional artwork, you'll be responsible for leading the team's transition toward AI-enabled production, fostering a culture of innovation, continuous learning, and creative exploration.
Duties and Responsibilities
  • Lead concept development and production art across our social casino portfolio, live operations, and promotional content.
  • Define and maintain the visual quality bar across products while ensuring artistic consistency.
  • Partner with Product Managers, Producers, Design, Engineering, and Technical Art throughout the development lifecycle.
  • Develop style guides, creative direction, and visual standards for new games and features.
  • Mentor artists through creative feedback, coaching, and career development.
  • Lead the studio's transition toward AI-assisted art production, establishing scalable workflows that improve quality, efficiency, and speed.
  • Serve as the organization's creative AI champion, evaluating emerging generative AI technologies and determining how they can be incorporated into production.
  • Build and continuously refine AI-driven pipelines for concept art, ideation, asset generation, variations, localization, animation support, VFX exploration, and production artwork.
  • Develop prompt libraries, workflow documentation, quality standards, and governance for AI-generated content.
  • Coach, mentor, and train artists to become proficient AI creators, helping the team transition from traditional asset creation to AI-augmented production.
  • Partner closely with Technical Art and Engineering to integrate AI tools into the broader production pipeline.
  • Evaluate AI-generated outputs, ensuring they meet PLAYSTUDIOS' artistic standards, technical requirements, legal guidelines, and brand quality expectations.
  • Continuously measure workflow improvements and identify opportunities where AI can reduce production time while increasing creative output.
  • Deliver high-quality assets on schedule and within technical specifications.
  • Collaborate with external vendors to maximize AI-assisted production while maintaining artistic consistency.
  • Improve production pipelines, asset management, and creative processes through automation and AI-assisted tooling.
  • Contribute to the evolution of studio-wide creative technology and production workflows.

Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts, Design, Animation, or equivalent professional experience.
  • 5+ years of experience as an Art Director or senior creative leader within the games industry.
  • Exceptional 2D and/or 3D artistic skills with strong understanding of composition, color, lighting, typography, visual storytelling, and UX.
  • Experience shipping mobile or live-service games.
  • Strong understanding of production pipelines, asset optimization, and game development workflows.
  • Demonstrated experience using modern generative AI tools (Midjourney, Stable Diffusion, Flux, Adobe Firefly, ChatGPT, Runway, Kling, or similar) as part of professional creative workflows.
  • Ability to build repeatable AI workflows rather than simply generate imagery.
  • Experience mentoring creative teams and driving organizational change.
  • Excellent communication, collaboration, and leadership skills.
  • Passion for innovation, experimentation, and continuously improving creative processes.

Preferred
  • Social Casino or Slot Game development experience.
  • Experience designing for Unity pipelines.
  • Experience with Maya, Blender, ZBrush, Modo, Houdini, or similar 3D software.
  • VFX experience.
  • Experience integrating AI into commercial production environments.
  • Familiarity with AI governance, copyright considerations, model training limitations, and responsible AI practices.
  • Experience building internal AI playbooks, prompt libraries, or production standards.

Benefits and Perks
  • 100% health benefit premiums for you and your dependents
  • 401K match and Restricted Stock Units
  • Flexible vacation policy
  • Weekly office catered lunches
  • Employee-driven entertainment, happy hours, and team-building events
  • Snacks and drinks are available in the kitchen
  • Casual work environment

About PLAYSTUDIOS
PLAYSTUDIOS is the developer and operator of award-winning free-to-play casual games for mobile and social platforms. The company's collection of original and published titles is powered by its groundbreaking playAWARDS loyalty marketing platform, which enables players to earn real-world rewards from a portfolio of global entertainment, retail, technology, travel, leisure, and gaming brands across 17 countries and four continents. Founded by a team of veteran gaming, hospitality, and technology entrepreneurs, PLAYSTUDIOS brings together beautifully designed mobile gaming content with an innovative loyalty platform in order to provide its players with an unequaled entertainment experience and its partners with actionable business insights. To learn more about PLAYSTUDIOS, visit playstudios.com
PLAYSTUDIOS is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military or veteran status, or other protected category under the law. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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