Creative Lead

Ruby Seven Studios, a top-ranked social and mobile gaming studio, is seeking a talented and visionary Creative Lead to lead our Art Team at our Kochi office. In this leadership role, you’ll be responsible for overseeing the creation of high-quality graphic content for our games, marketing campaigns and platform assets. You will work closely with Producers, Programmers and Artists to shape and execute the artistic vision of our games.
Responsibilities
Oversee the quality, creativity and consistency of all visual deliverables across game and marketing projects
Collaborate with Producers, Designers and Artists to create visually compelling graphics, animations and UI elements
Develop concept art and visual direction for new game features, titles and marketing assets
Define and maintain a cohesive visual identity across games
Align the game’s art style with core casino mechanics and player psychology
Lead the creation of engaging win animations, bonus visuals and jackpot effects that enhance player satisfaction
Direct the design of promotional assets
- Ad creatives, videos and store visuals- that align with social casino trends and boost user acquisition
Guide art for events, themed visuals, special offers and seasonal content to support monetization and retention goals
Manage the art production pipeline, setting clear processes, guidelines and timelines
Estimate and prioritize tasks to ensure on-time delivery without compromising quality
Mentor, train and inspire the Art Team to continuously elevate their skills and performance
Facilitate strong collaboration with development, product and marketing teams
Stay current with visual, UX and casino art trends to keep our games visually competitive and genre-relevant
Analyze the visual impact of art assets on key KPIs such as engagement, retention and monetization
Required

Skills & Experience:

15+ years of relevant experience, including 10+ years in a senior or lead art role, preferably in games or interactive content
A strong online portfolio showcasing game-related visual design, preferably in casino or F2P titles
Proven experience in UI design, graphic design and visual storytelling for games
Strong leadership skills with a track record of managing and growing creative teams
Mastery of Adobe Creative Suite and other industry-standard art tools
Fluency in English is essential, with excellent written and verbal communication as this position requires close collaboration with our US team and international partners
Deep understanding of casino-themed visual elements like reels, glows, coins, tactile UI and celebratory effects
Experience working on casino games, in either social or real-money formats
Familiarity with F2P player behavior, art-driven engagement mechanics and monetization strategies
Experience designing visuals for Live Ops events, in-game promotions and performance-driven creatives aligned with business objectives
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced ,  multi-project environment and consistently meet tight deadlines
Highly organized, proactive and a collaborative team player
Please include a link to your online portfolio in your CV. Kindly avoid attaching large art files to the email