Montreal, Quebec, Canada Remote (Global) Full-time

Devoted Studios is hiring a 2D Art Director

About the Role

Devoted Studios is looking for a 2D Art Director to lead the artistic vision and team for high-profile game development projects. You’ll join a distributed team of over 1,900+ skilled professionals to deliver visually stunning results for our partners.

What You'll Do

  • Lead and mentor the art team, fostering creativity and excellence.
  • Ensure the highest quality of art assets, aligning with client and project guidelines.
  • Review and polish artwork, providing constructive feedback to elevate the final product.
  • Develop clear guidelines, technical requirements, and pitch materials to streamline workflows.
  • Collaborate with producers, clients, and vendors to ensure timely, on-budget delivery.
  • Evaluate talent, design skill assessments, and align artists with projects that fit their strengths.
  • Optimize processes and workflows to drive efficiency and innovation across projects.

What We're Looking For

  • 6+ years in game art with experience leading a team.
  • Shipped 2-3 AAA games (or equivalent high-profile projects) from concept to launch.
  • Diverse portfolio showcasing expertise in 2D art.
  • Deep understanding of art production pipelines and technical constraints.
  • Detail-oriented, results-driven problem solver with a proactive mindset.
  • Strong leadership and communication skills to foster collaboration and resolve conflicts.
  • Committed to staying updated on industry trends and adopting new tools/techniques.
  • Team-focused approach with an emphasis on transparency, mentorship, and support.

Nice to Have

  • Previous Art Director or Creative Director experience is a strong plus.

Technical Stack

  • Photoshop
  • After Effects
  • Illustrator

Team & Environment

You will work within a distributed team of over 1,900+ skilled professionals. We operate as a flexible extension of our partners' internal teams.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Strong and enthusiastic team – opportunity for knowledge sharing, learning, and professional self-development.
  • Interesting and challenging tasks – solve diverse issues, communicate with internal teams and partners.
  • Convenient working conditions – remote work, flexible working hours.
  • Chance to work in a highly professional and dynamic team on International Game Production projects.
  • Attractive remuneration package.
  • Opportunities to develop professionally.

Work Mode

This is a global role with remote work and flexible hours.

We are an equal opportunity company and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for a contract without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Required Skills
PhotoshopAfter EffectsIllustratorArt DirectionTeam LeadershipVisual DevelopmentConcept Art2D ArtCommunicationProject ManagementCreative VisionMentoringQuality Control
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Devoted Studios

A US-based game development company specializing in Co-development, Porting, and End-to-End Art Production for the global gaming industry. Supports projects on all major platforms and engines from AAA titles to emerging technologies.

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Posted 7 months ago