Art Director / Design Lead

We are looking for an Art Director / Design Lead to help scale and develop the design function within the marketing team at our iGaming company. The role is open due to the increasing volume of tasks and the need for further process improvement, implementation of updated brand guidelines, and enhancement of the team's efficiency.

In this position, you will be responsible for the quality of visual solutions, the development of designers, the organization of design processes, and close collaboration with marketing and cross-functional teams.

Main tasks:

• Ensure the high quality of visual materials in accordance with brand standards, business goals, and the requirements of various communication channels.
• Organize and conduct regular design reviews, providing timely and constructive feedback to the team.
• Manage task distribution within the team, establish prioritization and execution control processes without micromanagement.
• Act as a key partner for marketing, product, and other departments, ensuring transparent and effective interaction.
• Initiate and implement improvements in design processes: develop documentation, guidelines, templates, and working pipelines.
• Develop the design team: provide mentorship, conduct competency assessments, and create individual development plans.
• Participate in strategic discussions and propose design solutions based on business tasks and user needs.
• Maintain a high level of professional expertise and visual awareness, applying current trends and best practices considering the specifics of the industry, including gambling.
• Research and implement new tools and approaches, including AI solutions, to improve team efficiency and the quality of results.

Team and Interaction:

• Leadership and development of a team of 3 designers.
• Constant participation in the marketing team's work as a full member.
• Close interaction with external teams, particularly with the Brand Development department and other marketing units.

Requirements:

• 3+ years of experience as an Art Director / Design Lead.
• 6+ years of experience in graphic design.
• Successful experience in managing and developing a team of designers.
• Practical experience in building design processes and implementing quality standards.
• Strong understanding of branding, visual communications, and marketing design.
• Skills in cross-functional interaction and managing stakeholder expectations.
• Higher education (required).
• English language proficiency at B2 level or higher.

Will be a plus:

• Experience working on high-load digital projects, as well as in industries with high competition and strict brand requirements.
• Experience using AI tools in design processes.

Employment under B2B (sole proprietor) or as a full-time employee. Locations: Serbia, Armenia, Georgia, Cyprus, Poland. Other locations outside the Russian Federation will also be considered.