Senior Director, Creative Services

Alpharetta, GA (On-site)

Salary Not AvailableSenior Level7+ years expFull time

Posted 2 months ago

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Job Summary

Own and drive the long-term creative strategy for game design and services, aligning brand outcomes with client needs and cross-functional teams while building KPIs and developing the team.

  • Own creative vision and leadership for game design, brand consistency, and cross-department collaboration across R&D, Sales, and Marketing.
  • Build and monitor KPIs, report performance to senior management, and optimize initiatives within budget and resource constraints.
  • Mentor and develop team members, implement performance improvements, and ensure client feedback informs design direction.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Monitor Industry Trends: Stay abreast of the latest trends and technologies in game design and creative services and integrate these into the company’s creative strategy.
  • Foster Innovation: Encourage a culture of innovation within the creative team, promoting brainstorming sessions and the development of cutting-edge game designs and marketing strategies.
  • Long-Term Planning: Develop and implement a long-term creative vision that aligns with the company’s strategic goals and market demands.
  • Brand Consistency: Ensure all creative outputs maintain brand consistency and meet the company’s standards.
  • Client Interaction: Regularly engage with clients and stakeholders to gather feedback, present new ideas, and ensure their needs are met through creative solutions.
  • Internal Collaboration: Work closely with internal departments (e.g., R&D, Sales, Marketing) to ensure cohesive and effective creative strategies.
  • KPIs and Metrics: Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the success of creative projects, making adjustments as necessary to meet objectives.
  • Reporting: Provide regular reports on the performance of creative initiatives to senior management.
  • Financial Oversight: Oversee the budget for the Creative Services department, ensuring projects are delivered within financial constraints.
  • Resource Allocation: Allocate resources efficiently to maximize productivity and project impact.

Requirements

  • Minimum 7 years of experience in the lottery or gaming industry, with at least 5 years in game design
  • Strong background in creative design and game development
  • Proven leadership experience in managing a creative team
  • Excellent communication, presentation, and project management skills
  • Proficiency in Adobe Creative Applications and Microsoft Office
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
  • Positive, high-energy, enthusiastic attitude

Preferred

  • Broader industry experience in gaming, entertainment, or digital media
  • Technical proficiency in additional design and development tools relevant to game creation
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SCIENTIFIC GAMES

Scientific Games is a global leader in retail and digital games, technology, analytics and services that drive profits for government-sponsored lottery and sports betting programs. From enterprise gaming platforms to exciting entertainment experiences and trailblazing retail and digital solutions, we elevate play every day. We are industry pioneers in instant games, data analytics, retail solutions and iLottery. Built on a foundation of trusted partnerships since 1973, Scientific Games combines relentless innovation, performance and unwavering security to responsibly propel the industry forward.

Founded in 1973
Atlanta, Georgia, USA
1.3K employees (87 in marketing)