Creative Director Job Listing at Wind Creek Hospitality in United States of America (Job ID 1239)

Description

Description

Job Overview:

Wind Creek Hospitality is looking for a Creative Director to lead creative design and all users facing Tone Look and Feel aspects of our product development verticals.This is a unique opportunity to blend game design with hospitality, loyalty, and mobile app Dev innovation — perfect for a highly creative visionary with a deep understanding of how to attract, engage, and retain players.You'll guide the creative strategy, shape unforgettable in-app experiences, and help keep the app fresh, engaging, and resonating with our audience. Whether your background is in video games creation, mobile casino apps creation, or another creative entertainment space, you'll be at the center of how our brand connects with users both digitally and on-property.

Purpose:

Our genuine engagement and positive energy provide guests an escape from their routine into our exciting fantasy world of fun, chance, and possibility, where everyone feels a sense of belonging and importance.

Value System:

Our enthusiastic commitment to our purpose inspires and empowers us to do everything right, have fun, and be the best. We will be recognized fairly, elevating our levels of personal accountability, and focus on our customer. The resulting creation of wealth will grow opportunities for all.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Set the creative direction for our Social engagement verticals across games/product features, UI/UX, art, storytelling, Trans-Media integrations and Casino Operating Systems Integrations.
• Develop concepts that connect in-app play with real-world Wind Creek experiences and loyalty programs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners in product development; Dev, QA, Marketing, Promotions, Data Orgs and On-Property team members to deliver imaginative and high-impact results.
• Inspire and mentor a small, agile team while also contributing directly when needed.
• Continuously explore new creative opportunities and player-centric experiences informed by data, market trends, and AI methodologies where appropriate.
• Apply modern content creation and production workflows that incorporate emerging technologies to streamline and elevate the creative process.
• Travel to Wind Creek properties for alignment with physical activations and customer experience.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned 

Job Requirements: (please ensure you meet the listed requirements prior to applying)

• High School diploma or GED required or currently enrolled and successfully complete a GED program within 6 months from start date as a condition of continued employment
•  Must be twenty-one (21) years of age or older
• Bachelor's Degree in Related Field AND three (3) years' experience in a Management position– required
  • OR Seven (7) years' experience in a Management position– required
  • OR Five (5) years' experience in a Management position with Wind Creek Hospitality– required
• A Bachelor's degree in game design, art with technical and digital media, interactive media, or a related creative field with at least Seven (7) years of experience in video games production, casino game production, or digital entertainment.
• OR Fifteen (15) years of relevant product development experience in a senior creative role with deep technical knowledge of industry standard toolsets and pipelines for UX, Audio, Concepting, Animation and Technical Art Production and Creation, Game Mechanics Design.
• Proven senior leadership and team management experience, including mentoring creatives and collaborating cross-functionally.
• Deep understanding of player psychology, mobile engagement loops, and loyalty mechanics.
• Experience leading creative development within fast-paced, small-team environments.
• Strong familiarity with mobile-first design, avatar systems, collectibles, challenge mechanics, and user personalization.
• Demonstrable Working knowledge of emerging technologies and AI that enhance creative workflows, content generation, and interactive design.
• Willing to work odd and irregular hours including nights, weekends, and holidays
• Willing to travel and participate in training as recommended or required
• Must have a valid and current State Driver's License and an insurable driving record for purposes of driving company vehicles as required
• Must have a Tribal Gaming License (or the ability to obtain and maintain a license) as a requirement for this position
• Must have willingness and ability to work in a smoke/secondary smoke environment

NATIVE AMERICAN INDIAN PREFERENCE IN HIRING POLICY SHALL BE ADHERED TO AT ALL TIMES

Complaints about the recruitment or selection process for employment should be directed in writing to office of the President and CEO of Wind Creek Hospitality.