Art Director / Art Lead (Social Casino)

Up4 Play — Ordinary games made extraordinary
We create mobile games that radiate positivity, captivate from the first click, and leave a “Wow!” aftertaste. Within familiar mechanics, we see room for emotional adventures—bright, dynamic, and fun.

Who are we?
Up4 Play is an independent team of digital enthusiasts who blend creativity, technology, and fun. We operate globally but think like indie artists—freely, boldly, and with character.

What matters to us:
🎮 Fun and thrill — we make games we genuinely want to play.
🧠 Player at the center — empathy is our main tool.
🚀 Quality and style — every pixel counts.
🧩 Freedom and responsibility — we trust people and support initiative.
📊 Data first — we make decisions based on arguments, not intuition.
💥 Challenges? Bring them on! — we love the tough stuff and know how to turn it into success.

Why do we do this?
To give people what they often lack in daily routine—joy, excitement, and moments of victory. Because everyone deserves a little digital magic in their smartphone ✨

What you'll get when you join us:
🌍 Work format — full flexibility: remote, hybrid, or from our offices in Kyiv and Warsaw.
🕒 Flexible schedule — work at your pace and find balance between life and work.
🎟️ Time off — 27 paid working days to recharge, travel, or just relax at home.
🎉 Company culture — regular Team Challenges and activities that unite and energize the team.
🚀 Growth — space to expand, take initiative, and bring your own ideas to life.
🏆 Impact — you're not a cog in a machine, but a key player shaping results and direction.

Company page:
Website: https://up4play.games/

What will you be working on?
Genres: Casual, Casino
Platforms: Mobile

What are you working on?

• Genres: Casual, Casino
• Platforms: Mobile, iOS, Android

For which tasks (responsibilities)?

• Define and execute the creative vision for projects.

• Provide direction, mentorship, and feedback to artists and animators.

• Manage quality control, timelines, estimates, and budgets.

• Collaborate closely with product managers, developers, and designers.

• Create and refine 2D assets for various game projects.

• Support animators with asset preparation and collaboration.

• Guide and support junior artists in their growth.

• Integrate AI tools into the creative process.

• Familiarity with 3D tools and workflows is a plus.

What kind of professional are we looking for?

What kind of professional are we looking for?

• 3+ years of experience in commercial projects as an Art Director or Art Lead.

• Hands-on experience in mobile game development.

• Proven leadership of artist and animator teams.

• End-to-end project experience, including release.

• Ability to manage multiple projects and teams simultaneously.

• Strong practical skills in creating 2D assets and applying animation principles.

Nice-to-have skills:

• Proficiency in Photoshop and experience with AI-based tools.

• Experience with visual effects, post-processing, and graphic optimization.

• Solid knowledge of anatomy, color theory, and composition.

📩 See yourself in this role? Send us your resume — let’s create some digital magic together!

Why do we enjoy working here?

• Complete flexibility: work from home, from our offices in Kyiv or Warsaw — or combine both.

• Flexible schedule: choose your own working rhythm.

• 27 paid vacation days per year.

• Team challenges and corporate activities you’ll actually want to join.

• Real impact: your decisions will help shape the product and the company’s future.

• Room for growth: your ideas won’t just be heard — they’ll be implemented.