At NaturalMotion, we make games that wow people. We innovate to create experiences that previously were impossible and that would not exist without us. We take pride in making titles that reach a large audience and in creating communities that last. In 2018 & 2019, NaturalMotion Studios were named one of the Best Places to Work in the UK games industry by gamesindustry.biz.
As an Art Director on Zynga’s UA Creative team, you will work with the on-site team’s Creative Director and the on-site artists to establish a regular cadence of Video and Display ad creative as well as all manner of storefront assets for all Zynga titles. We are a performance marketing operation, hence, we sustain a high volume of creatively diverse executions. The Art Director will work closely with the Creative Director and Central UA Creative leadership to understand what is performing in different ad channels and direct the on-site team to generate ideas and executions driven by a focused thought process that identifies and demonstrates a single value proposition/selling point.
Responsibilities:
- Work with Creative Director and Central UA Creative leadership in order to define priorities and sustain an aggressive delivery cadence
- Direct a team of motion/video artists and graphic designers in their concepting and execution of Video/Display advertising and iOS/Google Play storefront assets
- Research trends on the app store (competitive research)
- Foster a deep understanding of our games and be able to inspire/inform the team with that understanding
- Lead art reviews with peers and staff, providing constructive and positive feedback
- Empower and support your team’s thought process and executions so that they may thrive/succeed despite tight and aggressive delivery schedules
- Understand and be able to articulate artistic rationale in relation to Creative and Art Direction
- Initiate and lead concept creation/brainstorming efforts
- Mentor artists and designers to help them grow into increasingly larger and more influential roles
Your Experience:
- 3+ years in a art/creative director role, preferably including time with a casual mobile game developer/publisher
- Strong understanding of all aspects of Art Direction and Advertising production
- Top-notch creative chops: you should be a great artist as well as a great leader
- Exceptional leadership qualities and best-of-breed communication skills
- A strong understanding of 3D, 2D and Mobile game technology
- A great sense of people and how to manage them to reach their career goals and grow their skill sets
- Passion for mass-market casual games is a big plus
What do we offer?
- Competitive salary, discretionary annual bonus scheme and Zynga stock allowance
- Contributory pension scheme
- 25 days holiday, plus public holidays and Christmas shutdown
- Private medical care and healthcare cash plan
- Life insurance and critical illness insurance
- Discounted gym membership and free weekly yoga class
- Flexible working hours
- Free fruit, snacks & soft drinks provided daily, as well as free lunch on Fridays
- Annual season ticket loan and cycle to work scheme
- Summer and Christmas parties and Happy Hour every Friday
NaturalMotion is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, religion, pregnancy, marital status or veteran status.
