Lead Artist - Art Director
Core
Define, lead, and execute the visual direction for a next-generation mobile game, establishing a 3D stylized Western cartoon art style that supports gameplay clarity and player experience.
Role type
Lead Artist / Art Director
Builds
A 3D stylized Western cartoon mobile game
Domain
Mobile gaming, 3D art, real-time rendering
Required skills
3D stylized Western cartoon art, multi-discipline art leadership, external vendor management, game art principles (visual hierarchy, readability, color, composition, animation, UI, VFX), real-time engine proficiency (Unity, Unreal), mobile optimization, AI-assisted art workflows
Preferred skills
Live-service mobile game shipping experience, passion for game art innovation
Technologies
Unity, Unreal
Responsibilities
Define and drive overall art direction and visual identity; Lead creation of characters, environments, props, UI, VFX, animation, and lighting; Establish art standards, style guides, and production pipelines; Collaborate with design, engineering, product, and technical art teams; Manage outsourcing partners for quality and timely delivery; Oversee asset integration and optimization for mobile platforms; Champion AI-assisted art workflows
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities