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Associate Creative Director

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The CTO (Moto) at SDG will lead the internal payments product, Moto.  Responsibilities are 90% management (8-person team) and 10% hands-on.  This role requires ensuring infrastructure stability, defining technology strategy, integrating third-party payment systems and APIs, and collaborating with other departments.  The ideal candidate is fluent in Russian and possesses extensive experience with the .NET stack, various databases, message brokers, microservices architecture, and high-load applications.  The position offers a remote work opportunity with substantial benefits.

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<div class="description"><a href="https://socialdiscoverygroup.com/about-us/"></a><a href="https://socialdiscoverygroup.com/about-us" style="text-decoration: none;"></a><a href="https://socialdiscoverygroup.com/about-us" style="text-decoration: none;">Social Discovery Group</a> (SDG) is the 3rd largest social discovery company in the world, uniting 60+ brands with 500 million users. We solve the problems of loneliness, isolation, and disconnection by transforming virtual intimacy into the new normal. Our portfolio includes online communication platforms focusing on AI, game mechanics, and video streaming - Dating.com, DateMyAge, Cupid Media, Dil Mil, Kiseki, and others. 
SDG invests in IT startups around the world. Our investments include Open AI, Patreon, Flo, Clubhouse, Woebot, Flure, Astry, Coursera, Academia.edu, and many others.
We bring together a team of like-minded people and IT professionals specializing in the creation and development of globally impactful social discovery products. Our international team of 1200 professionals and digital nomads works all over the world. 
Our teams of digital nomads work remotely from Cyprus, Malta, the USA, Armenia, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Montenegro, Poland, Latvia, Serbia, Spain, Portugal, UAE, Israel, Turkey, Thailand, Indonesia, Japan, Hong Kong, Australia and many other locations. 
In August 2024, we achieved Great Place to Work US Certification™! This achievement reflects our core belief that a truly exceptional workplace is built on trust, pride, and camaraderie—not just great perks.
We are currently looking for a CTO to lead our internal payments product - Moto. 
Your main tasks will be:
<ul><li>90% management, 10% hands-on tasks</li><li>Managing a development team of 8 people</li><li>Ensuring the stability and reliability of the department's infrastructure</li><li>Defining and executing the technology strategy to align with business goals</li><li>Overseeing the integration of third-party payment systems and APIs to expand service capabilities</li><li>Collaborating with other departments to ensure seamless integration of payment solutions</li></ul>
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Required skills:
<ul><li>Fluent Russian speaker</li><li>Strong knowledge of .NET stack: .NET Framework, .NET Core, .NET 6+; C#; ASP.NET Core, Angular</li><li>ORM: EF/EF Core, dapper</li><li>Databases: MS SQL Server, MongoDB; Redis; Database architecture, data migration, query optimization</li><li>Message brokers: RabbitMQ </li><li>Microservices architecture, asyncronous programming, performance optimization, CI/CD (Teamcity + Octopus, azure devOps), Git, </li><li>HTTP, gRPC</li><li>Experience with hi load applications, AMQP brokers (MassTransit, kafka, Azure service bus), architecture patterns</li></ul>
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What do we offer: 
<ul><li>REMOTE OPPORTUNITY to work full time;</li><li>Vacation 28 calendar days per year;</li><li>7 wellness days per year (time off) that can be used to deal with household issues, to lie down and recover without taking sick leave;</li><li>Bonuses up to $5000 for recommending successful applicants for positions in the company;</li><li>Full payment for professional training, international conferences and meetings;</li><li>Corporate discount for English lessons;</li><li>​Health benefits. According to the paychecks, if you are not eligible for corporate medical insurance, the company will compensate you with up to $ 1,000 gross per year per employee. This can be spent on self-purchase of health insurance or on doctor’s fees for yourself and close relatives (spouse, children);</li><li>​Workplace organization. The company provides all employees with an equipped workplace and all the necessary equipment (table, armchair, wifi, etc.) in our offices or co-working locations. In the other locations, the company provides reimbursement of workplace costs up to $ 1000 gross once every 3 years, according to the paychecks. This money can be spent on the rent of the co-working room, on equipping the working place at home (desk, chair, Internet, etc.) during those 3 years;</li><li>Internal gamified gratitude system: receive bonuses from colleagues and exchange them for time off, merch, team building activities, massage certificates, etc. </li></ul>
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This assessment gives us an idea of your C++ skills- Companies that evaluate this skillset in interviews: Rockstar Games, Ubisoft, Mayhem Studios, etc.- 10 Multiple Choice questions- Average time to complete: 7 to 10 minutes

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The Associate Creative Director (ACD) at ICHI supports Creative Directors in business growth through high-quality creative development and execution.  Responsibilities include ideation and execution of creative solutions (IP branding, trailers, social content, 360 campaigns), leading creative teams, client interaction, talent sourcing, and overseeing project delivery from brief to final assets.  The ACD will shape creative direction, ensuring high standards, providing constructive feedback, managing diverse teams, and handling client relationships. As the studio grows, line management responsibilities for mid and senior creatives will be added.

<div class="prose prose-sm prose-alpha">Keywords Studios is the ultimate hub for talent in the AAA game development industry. We're a major player in gaming, with a global network of over 70+ studios across 26 countries, each with its own unique culture and expertise. Our collaborative approach sets us apart as the top choice for technical and creative services for renowned console and mobile game developers worldwide. We offer industry-leading solutions such as <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" class="button--2de5X button--14TuV tertiary--1JsWJ external" href="https://www.keywordsstudios.com/services/game-development/">game development</a>, <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" class="button--2de5X button--14TuV tertiary--1JsWJ external" href="https://www.keywordsstudios.com/services/art-services/">art services</a>, <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" class="button--2de5X button--14TuV tertiary--1JsWJ external" href="https://www.keywordsstudios.com/services/marketing-services/">marketing</a>, <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" class="button--2de5X button--14TuV tertiary--1JsWJ external" href="https://www.keywordsstudios.com/services/software-localization-services/">globalization</a>, <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" class="button--2de5X button--14TuV tertiary--1JsWJ external" href="https://www.keywordsstudios.com/services/functional-qa-testing-services/">quality assurance</a>, <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" class="button--2de5X button--14TuV tertiary--1JsWJ external" href="https://www.keywordsstudios.com/services/player-support/">player support</a> and more.Now, we extend a warm invitation for you to explore new career opportunities with us.About ICHIHey there! We’re ICHI, a creative agency specialising in gaming. We’re all about bringing Hero Energy to some of the world’s most beloved IPs, from brand development to full-blown campaigns.In the fast-paced world of gaming, having a great IP is just the start. To really capture the attention of today’s dynamic audiences, you need to activate a brand’s true potential. That’s what we call Hero Energy.We’re part of the global Keywords group, surrounded by other awesome creative studios, all dedicated to gaming and entertainment marketing.Role OverviewThe Associate Creative Director is key in supporting the Creative Directors in growing the business through high-quality creative development and execution resulting in new and repeat work. Reliable and highly motivated, the ACD relishes creative guardianship of the highest standard.You will be responsible for the ideation and execution of a wide range of creative solutions; from IP branding to trailer production, social content, and 360 marketing campaigns.Your role will combine excellent conceptual thinking with boundary-pushing executions, bringing industry knowledge to every project and leading the efforts of other creative team members too within the department. This requires the ability to provide constructive feedback to colleagues, effectively manage diverse personality types, keeping the team focused during challenging times, and step in when needed.What You'll Do<ul><li>A combination of overall creative responsibility, and the opportunity to work alongside the Creative Directors too, giving you the opportunity to lead as well as be lead, growing your knowledge and understanding of both aspects</li><li>When assuming overall creative responsibility as an ACD, you will shape the Creative Direction for each of your projects leading the creative team and driving the creation of high-quality work that pushes the boundaries of the creative output</li><li>When working with a Creative Director you will work alongside them to shape the Creative Direction of the project and to help lead the creative team. Together with them you will push the boundaries of strategy, innovation, and informed creative</li><li>You will undertake client-facing responsibilities to help grow accounts and relationships with both new and existing clients</li><li>Actively participate in the sourcing and selecting of external talent be that ‘freelance’ or ‘specialist agencies’ - reviewing portfolios and work of said talent</li><li>On your assigned jobs and alongside a Creative Director at times you will oversee the delivery of creative work from brief to final assets:<ul><li>Work with Ops and Production to define the brief, resourcing and scheduling</li><li>Throughout the process, identify weaknesses in creative, execution, or resourcing, and proactively find a solution</li><li>Uphold creative standards within the agency, providing support to other team members as needed</li><li>Guide and inspire the creatives to develop multiple compelling ideas for client presentation</li><li>Assist in promoting the work both internally and externally to clients</li><li>Collaborate with the creative team to supervise the production of final assets</li><li>Ensure that the final deliverables meet high-quality standards and strive to deliver them on time and in budget as much as possible</li></ul></li><li>As the studio grows, you will undertake line management responsibilities of other mid and senior creatives, supporting them on their ICHI journey, providing a clear roadmap, direction and goals in the scope of their role</li></ul>RequirementsSome things you'll know<ul><li>How to cultivate a thorough understanding of the strengths and weaknesses of the Creatives within the department, enabling you to bring out the best in them on client projects</li><li>How to acquire an in-depth understanding of our key clients, their products, and the projects we undertake for them</li><li>Possess a solid comprehension of the production process involved in our creative endeavours</li><li>Stay up to date with the latest developments in advertising and the wider creative industry, with a particular focus on gaming and entertainment</li><li>Develop a proficient working knowledge of the key platforms in the social and digital arena. Tik Tok, Instagram, X, Threads, YouTube, Reddit, Discord and more</li><li>The ability to present creative concepts in a concise, impactful and professional manner - whether in verbal, written, or visually - both internally and externally</li><li>An understanding of when to do and when to delegate to meet creative and productivity targets</li></ul>Benefits<ul><li>Company pension scheme</li><li>BUPA Healthcare</li><li>Income Protection Cover</li><li>Life Assurance</li><li>Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)</li><li>Summer hours from June - August</li><li>Wellbeing Days and paid time-off in-lieu</li><li>External and in-house training</li><li>Fun company socials and a weekly collaboration day in our Holborn office</li><li>Hybrid working (2 days in the office, 3 days at home)</li><li>Opportunities for cross-collaboration with other Keywords Studios</li><li>A friendly and supportive working environment</li></ul>If this sounds like a good fit for you, we’d love to hear from you!Our Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) Commitment:Keywords Studios is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, ethnicity, religion or belief, sex, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. If you require any adjustments during the process please let us know in your application. We are committed to creating a dynamic work environment that values diversity and inclusion, respect and integrity, customer focus, and innovation. We especially welcome applications from candidates of underrepresented groups in the industry.PERSONAL DATA PROTECTION POLICYBy providing your information in this application, you understand that we will collect and process your information in accordance with our Applicant Privacy Notice. For more information, please see our Applicant Privacy Notice at <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.keywordsstudios.com/en/applicant-privacy-notice">https://www.keywordsstudios.com/en/applicant-privacy-notice</a>.</div>