About the Role
You will lead the 2D art team, defining artistic standards, overseeing asset creation, and working closely with design and development teams to deliver high-quality visuals that align with the project's vision.
Responsibilities
- Direct the 2D art team to maintain a cohesive visual style
- Develop and document art pipelines and production workflows
- Review and approve all 2D assets before integration
- Collaborate with art and design leads to define project aesthetics
- Mentor junior artists and support professional development
- Ensure consistency in character, environment, and UI artwork
- Manage timelines and deliverables for art milestones
- Troubleshoot visual issues during implementation
- Provide regular feedback during production cycles
- Oversee the creation of concept art and final assets
- Maintain quality control across all visual deliverables
- Coordinate with animation and VFX teams for asset integration
- Optimize artwork for performance and technical constraints
- Lead art critiques and creative reviews
- Align art production with narrative and gameplay goals
Nice to Have
- Experience shipping a commercial game as art lead
- Knowledge of UI/UX design principles
- Familiarity with mobile or indie game development
- Experience with cross-disciplinary collaboration
- Understanding of animation principles
- Background in narrative-driven games
- Experience with outsourcing coordination
- Proficiency in multiple art styles
- Knowledge of accessibility in visual design
Compensation
Competitive salary based on experience and location
Work Arrangement
Hybrid with flexible scheduling options
Team
Small, agile team focused on creative experimentation and iterative development
Creative Philosophy
- We value artistic risk-taking and encourage exploration of unconventional visual styles
- The team prioritizes player emotion and atmosphere through deliberate art choices
Tech Stack
- Primary tools include Photoshop, Clip Studio Paint, and Figma
- Projects are built in Unity with custom rendering pipelines
- Version control via Perforce with Jira for task tracking
Available for qualified candidates
