The job is for an Art Director/Team Lead for a global mobile games startup based in Tel Aviv, expanding to Warsaw. The candidate should have 3+ years of experience in managing and leading design teams, 4+ years of hands-on experience as an illustrator/concept artist (in casual games), and a track record of at least 3 mobile games as an Art Director or team lead. The candidate should have excellent knowledge of Photoshop &amp; Illustrator, excellent organizational and communication skills, and the ability to work in a dynamic environment within tight schedules. The responsibilities include managing, leading, and guiding talented illustrators, animators, and UI/UX designers to ensure quality, consistency, and compliance of the team's work. The job offers a B2B contract, hybrid work (4 office days in Warsaw, 1 day from home), long-term cooperation, 28 paid days off, and an office in the center of Warsaw with hardware (Macs).

💰 22 000 - 30 000 PLN monthly
🕦 B2B contract
🌎 Hybrid work -  4 office days in Warsaw, 1 day from home
☑️ Full-time
💻 Direct employment by the company
 
Do you want to do impactful work that will be deployed to millions of citizens weekly? Do you want your input to be heard and taken into consideration? Apply and create a digital future with us!


Our client is a global mobile games startup based in TLV, expanding to Warsaw. It has one of the fastest growth rates in the market and millions of players worldwide. Their team is building a unique, innovative tournament platform used by numerous popular games.


Requirements:
3+ years of experience in managing and leading design teams
4+ years of hands-on experience as a illustrator/concept artist (in casual games)
Track record of at least 3 mobile games as an Art Director or team lead
Excellent knowledge of Photoshop & Illustrator
Excellent organizational and communication skills combined with the ability to work in a dynamic environment within tight schedules
Pixel-perfect with attention to the smallest of details
A creative team player with the ability to adapt to and innovate new styles and techniques showing a deep understanding of art disciplines and their workflow
Staying updated on the latest trends within the design of the mobile market

Nice to have: 
Experience in working with both in-house and outsourcing/external art teams
Experience with animation and UI/UX design 
Experience with different genres of mobiles games

Responsibilities: 
Manage, lead and guide talented illustrators, animators and UI/UX designers to ensure quality, consistency and compliance of your team
Create a playful, intuitive and cohesive look and feel, as well as a smooth overall mobile game user experience
Oversee and review your team’s design quality and art content production in collaboration with the product owner
Work closely with the Head of the art department and collaborate with designers and other team members to implement creative directions
Insure the communication flow between your team and the various departments of our Studio
Support the vision of the organization to help fulfill short and long term goals
Set up the best practices and standards for production based on industry benchmarks and share your expertise with your team members

Our offer:
B2B contract (CoE can be considered in the future)
Hybrid work (4 office days in Warsaw, 1 day from home)
Long-term cooperation
28 paid days off
Office in the centre of Warsaw 
Hardware (Macs)


The job is for an Art Director at Kwalee, a multiplatform game developer and publisher. The role involves leading and inspiring a team of artists, establishing the visual style and artistic direction for each game, developing efficient production processes, collaborating with cross-functional teams, overseeing asset creation and implementation, upskilling and developing the team, owning the hiring efforts within the art department, ensuring quality and polish, and staying up-to-date with industry trends. The ideal candidate should have at least 5 years of experience in a Lead/Art Director role within the games industry, with a focus on mobile games, a strong portfolio showcasing a variety of styles and techniques, expertise in Photoshop, Illustrator, and other industry-standard art tools, deep understanding of UI/UX, excellent communication and collaboration skills, ability to lead and mentor a team of artists, identify skill gaps and layout a process to improve the team over time, and excellent knowledge of Unity. The company offers a hybrid working model, flexible working hours, profit-sharing scheme, private medical cover, life assurance, on-site gym, relocation support, quarterly team building days, and Creative Wednesdays where employees can pitch and make their own games. The company values inclusivity, collaboration, hard work, and fun.

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                </p><p></p><ul><li><p><b>Job Title</b> - Art Director</p></li><li><p><b>Reports Into </b>- Head of Production</p></li><li><p><b>Location</b> - Hybrid/ Bangalore</p></li></ul><p><b>A Little Bit about Kwalee….</b></p><p>Kwalee is one of the world’s leading multiplatform game developers and publishers, with well over 900 million downloads worldwide for mobile hits such as Draw It, Teacher Simulator, Let’s Be Cops 3D, Airport Security and Makeover Studio 3D. We also have a growing PC and Console team of incredible pedigree that is on the hunt for great new titles to join TENS!, Eternal Hope, Die by the Blade and Scathe.</p><p><b>What’s In It For You?</b></p><ul><li><p>Hybrid working - 3 days in the office, 2 days remote/ WFH is the norm</p></li><li><p>Flexible working hours - we trust you to choose how and when you work best</p></li><li><p>Profit sharing scheme - we win, you win </p></li><li><p>Private medical cover - delivered through BUPA</p></li><li><p>Life Assurance - for long term peace of mind</p></li><li><p>On site gym - take care of yourself</p></li><li><p>Relocation support - available</p></li><li><p>Quarterly Team Building days - we’ve done Paintballing, Go Karting &amp; even Robot Wars</p></li><li><p>Pitch and make your own games on Creative Wednesdays! </p></li></ul><p><b>Are You Up To The Challenge?</b></p><p>As the Art Director you’ll be spearheading the artist vision for all our hybrid casual games. You’ll use your experience and market knowledge to develop games that standout from the crowd, applying critical thought to every element of the visuals to ensure players receive the quality they deserve.</p><p><b>Your Team Mates</b></p><p>As a member of our art team, you will be working closely with other game artists to create visually stunning and engaging game assets. Our collaborative and inclusive work environment encourages open communication, feedback, and idea-sharing, allowing everyone to contribute to the art direction and overall visual style of our games.</p><p><b>What Does The Job Actually Involve?</b></p><ul><li><p>Lead and inspire a team of talented artists: As the creative leader, you will mentor, guide, and empower your team to produce their best work, fostering a collaborative and supportive environment where creativity thrives.</p></li><li><p>Establish the visual style and artistic direction: Alongside your team you will develop and define the visual identity for each game, creating style guides, mood boards, and concept art that sets the tone and lays the foundation for the entire project.</p></li><li><p>Develop efficient production processes: By implementing best practices and streamlining workflows, you will ensure that the art team operates efficiently and meets project milestones, while maintaining the highest level of quality.</p></li><li><p>Collaborate with cross-functional teams: As the Art Director, you will work closely with game designers, programmers, and other stakeholders to ensure that the visual style complements the gameplay and aligns with the overall vision for each project.</p></li><li><p>Oversee asset creation and implementation: From characters and environments to UI elements and animations, you will supervise the production of all game art assets, ensuring consistency, quality, and adherence to the established visual style.</p></li><li><p>Upskill and develop your team: By identifying skill gaps and providing training opportunities, you will help your team members grow and develop their abilities, while nurturing a culture of continuous learning and improvement.</p></li><li><p>Own the hiring efforts within the art department, including job specifications, interview and testing process.</p></li><li><p>Ensure quality and polish: You will review and provide constructive feedback on art assets, ensuring that they meet the highest standards and are ready for integration into the game.</p></li><li><p>Stay up-to-date with industry trends: As an Art Director, you will actively research and stay informed of the latest developments in mobile game art, incorporating cutting-edge techniques and technologies to maintain a competitive edge in the market.</p></li></ul><p><b>Your Hard Skills</b></p><ul><li><p>At least 5 years of experience in a Lead / Art Director role within the games industry, with a focus on mobile games</p></li><li><p>Strong portfolio showcasing a variety of styles and techniques (3D, 2D, UI, VFX)</p></li><li><p>Expertise in Photoshop, Illustrator, and other industry-standard art tools</p></li><li><p>Deep understanding of UI/UX</p></li><li><p>Excellent communication and collaboration skills</p></li><li><p>Ability to lead and mentor a team of artists, identify skill gaps and layout a process to improve your team over time</p></li><li><p>Excellent knowledge of Unity</p></li></ul><p><b>Your Soft Skills</b></p><p>Kwalee has grown fast in recent years but we’re very much a family of colleagues. We welcome people of all ages, races, colours, beliefs, sexual orientations, genders and circumstances, and all we ask is that you collaborate, work hard, ask questions and have fun with your team and colleagues. </p><p>We don’t like egos or arrogance and we love playing games and celebrating success together. If that sounds like you, then please apply.</p><p><b>A Little More About Kwalee</b></p><p>Founded in 2011 by David Darling CBE, a key architect of the UK games industry who previously co-founded and led Codemasters, our team also includes legends such as Andrew Graham (creator of Micro Machines series) and Jason Falcus (programmer of classics including NBA Jam) alongside a growing and diverse team of global gaming experts.</p><p>Everyone contributes creatively to Kwalee’s success, with all employees eligible to pitch their own game ideas on Creative Wednesdays, and we’re proud to have built our success on this inclusive principle.</p><p>We have an amazing team of experts collaborating daily between our studios in Leamington Spa, Lisbon, Bangalore and Beijing, or on a remote basis from Turkey, Brazil, Cyprus, the Philippines and many more places around the world. We’ve recently acquired our first external studio, TicTales, which is based in France. </p><p>We have a truly global team making games for a global audience, and it’s paying off: - Kwalee has been voted the Best Large Studio and Best Leadership Team at the TIGA Awards (Independent Game Developers’ Association) and our games have been downloaded in every country on earth - including Antarctica!</p>
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The job is for an Art Director at Kwalee, a multiplatform game developer and publisher. The Art Director will lead and inspire a team of artists, establish the visual style and artistic direction for each game, develop efficient production processes, collaborate with cross-functional teams, oversee asset creation and implementation, upskill and develop the team, own the hiring efforts within the art department, ensure quality and polish, and stay up-to-date with industry trends. The ideal candidate should have at least 5 years of experience in a Lead/Art Director role within the games industry, with a focus on mobile games, a strong portfolio showcasing a variety of styles and techniques, expertise in Photoshop, Illustrator, and other industry-standard art tools, deep understanding of UI/UX, excellent communication and collaboration skills, ability to lead and mentor a team of artists, identify skill gaps and layout a process to improve the team over time, and excellent knowledge of Unity. The company offers a hybrid working model, flexible working hours, profit sharing scheme, private medical cover, life assurance, on-site gym, relocation support, VISA sponsorship, quarterly team building days, and opportunities to pitch and make your own games on Creative Wednesdays.

<p>
                </p><p></p><ul><li><p><b>Job Title</b> - Art Director</p></li><li><p><b>Reports Into </b>- Head of Production</p></li><li><p><b>Location</b> - Hybrid/ Leamington Spa</p></li></ul><p><b>A Little Bit about Kwalee….</b></p><p>Kwalee is one of the world’s leading multiplatform game developers and publishers, with well over 900 million downloads worldwide for mobile hits such as Draw It, Teacher Simulator, Let’s Be Cops 3D, Airport Security and Makeover Studio 3D. We also have a growing PC and Console team of incredible pedigree that is on the hunt for great new titles to join TENS!, Eternal Hope, Die by the Blade and Scathe.</p><p><b>What’s In It For You?</b></p><ul><li><p>Hybrid working - 3 days in the office, 2 days remote/ WFH is the norm</p></li><li><p>Flexible working hours - we trust you to choose how and when you work best</p></li><li><p>A dog friendly office (There’s dog-free areas too, if pooches aren’t your thing)</p></li><li><p>Profit sharing scheme - we win, you win </p></li><li><p>Private medical cover - delivered through BUPA</p></li><li><p>Life Assurance - for long term peace of mind</p></li><li><p>On site gym - take care of yourself</p></li><li><p>Relocation support - available</p></li><li><p>VISA Sponsorship - available</p></li><li><p>Quarterly Team Building days - we’ve done Paintballing, Go Karting &amp; even Ninja Warrior</p></li><li><p>Pitch and make your own games on Creative Wednesdays! </p></li><li><p>Kwalee Artificial Intelligence (K.A.I) - win prizes for proposing useful AI initiatives</p></li></ul><p><b>Are You Up To The Challenge?</b></p><p>As the Art Director you’ll be spearheading the artist vision for all our hybrid casual games. You’ll use your experience and market knowledge to develop games that standout from the crowd, applying critical thought to every element of the visuals to ensure players receive the quality they deserve.</p><p><b>Your Team Mates</b></p><p>As a member of our art team, you will be working closely with other game artists to create visually stunning and engaging game assets. Our collaborative and inclusive work environment encourages open communication, feedback, and idea-sharing, allowing everyone to contribute to the art direction and overall visual style of our games.</p><p><b>What Does The Job Actually Involve?</b></p><ul><li><p>Lead and inspire a team of talented artists: As the creative leader, you will mentor, guide, and empower your team to produce their best work, fostering a collaborative and supportive environment where creativity thrives.</p></li><li><p>Establish the visual style and artistic direction: Alongside your team you will develop and define the visual identity for each game, creating style guides, mood boards, and concept art that sets the tone and lays the foundation for the entire project.</p></li><li><p>Develop efficient production processes: By implementing best practices and streamlining workflows, you will ensure that the art team operates efficiently and meets project milestones, while maintaining the highest level of quality.</p></li><li><p>Collaborate with cross-functional teams: As the Art Director, you will work closely with game designers, programmers, and other stakeholders to ensure that the visual style complements the gameplay and aligns with the overall vision for each project.</p></li><li><p>Oversee asset creation and implementation: From characters and environments to UI elements and animations, you will supervise the production of all game art assets, ensuring consistency, quality, and adherence to the established visual style.</p></li><li><p>Upskill and develop your team: By identifying skill gaps and providing training opportunities, you will help your team members grow and develop their abilities, while nurturing a culture of continuous learning and improvement.</p></li><li><p>Own the hiring efforts within the art department, including job specifications, interview and testing process.</p></li><li><p>Ensure quality and polish: You will review and provide constructive feedback on art assets, ensuring that they meet the highest standards and are ready for integration into the game.</p></li><li><p>Stay up-to-date with industry trends: As an Art Director, you will actively research and stay informed of the latest developments in mobile game art, incorporating cutting-edge techniques and technologies to maintain a competitive edge in the market.</p></li></ul><p><b>Your Hard Skills</b></p><ul><li><p>At least 5 years of experience in a Lead / Art Director role within the games industry, with a focus on mobile games</p></li><li><p>Strong portfolio showcasing a variety of styles and techniques (3D, 2D, UI, VFX)</p></li><li><p>Expertise in Photoshop, Illustrator, and other industry-standard art tools</p></li><li><p>Deep understanding of UI/UX</p></li><li><p>Excellent communication and collaboration skills</p></li><li><p>Ability to lead and mentor a team of artists, identify skill gaps and layout a process to improve your team over time</p></li><li><p>Excellent knowledge of Unity</p></li></ul><p><b>Your Soft Skills</b></p><p>Kwalee has grown fast in recent years but we’re very much a family of colleagues. We welcome people of all ages, races, colours, beliefs, sexual orientations, genders and circumstances, and all we ask is that you collaborate, work hard, ask questions and have fun with your team and colleagues. </p><p>We don’t like egos or arrogance and we love playing games and celebrating success together. If that sounds like you, then please apply.</p><p><b>A Little More About Kwalee</b></p><p>Founded in 2011 by David Darling CBE, a key architect of the UK games industry who previously co-founded and led Codemasters, our team also includes legends such as Andrew Graham (creator of Micro Machines series) and Jason Falcus (programmer of classics including NBA Jam) alongside a growing and diverse team of global gaming experts.</p><p>Everyone contributes creatively to Kwalee’s success, with all employees eligible to pitch their own game ideas on Creative Wednesdays, and we’re proud to have built our success on this inclusive principle.</p><p>We have an amazing team of experts collaborating daily between our studios in Leamington Spa, Lisbon, Bangalore and Beijing, or on a remote basis from Turkey, Brazil, Cyprus, the Philippines and many more places around the world. We’ve recently acquired our first external studio, TicTales, which is based in France. </p><p>We have a truly global team making games for a global audience, and it’s paying off: - Kwalee has been voted the Best Large Studio and Best Leadership Team at the TIGA Awards (Independent Game Developers’ Association) and our games have been downloaded in every country on earth - including Antarctica!</p>
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The job is for an Art Director at Kwalee, a leading multiplatform game developer and publisher. The position is remote and reports to the Head of Production. The Art Director will lead and inspire a team of artists, establish the visual style and artistic direction for each game, develop efficient production processes, collaborate with cross-functional teams, oversee asset creation and implementation, upskill and develop the team, own the hiring efforts within the art department, ensure quality and polish, and stay up-to-date with industry trends. The ideal candidate should have at least 5 years of experience in a Lead/Art Director role within the games industry, with a focus on mobile games, a strong portfolio showcasing a variety of styles and techniques, expertise in Photoshop, Illustrator, and other industry-standard art tools, deep understanding of UI/UX, excellent communication and collaboration skills, ability to lead and mentor a team of artists, identify skill gaps and layout a process to improve the team over time, and excellent knowledge of Unity.

<p>
                </p><p></p><ul><li><p><b>Job Title</b> - Art Director</p></li><li><p><b>Reports Into </b>- Head of Production</p></li><li><p><b>Location</b> - Remote</p></li></ul><p><b>A Little Bit about Kwalee….</b></p><p>Kwalee is one of the world’s leading multiplatform game developers and publishers, with well over 900 million downloads worldwide for mobile hits such as Draw It, Teacher Simulator, Let’s Be Cops 3D, Airport Security and Makeover Studio 3D. We also have a growing PC and Console team of incredible pedigree that is on the hunt for great new titles to join TENS!, Eternal Hope, Die by the Blade and Scathe.</p><p><b>What’s In It For You?</b></p><ul><li><p>Profit sharing scheme - we win, you win </p></li><li><p>Quarterly Team Building days</p></li><li><p>Pitch and make your own games on Creative Wednesdays! </p></li><li><p>Flexible working hours - we trust you to choose how and when you work best</p></li><li><p>All the equipment that you need to be properly set up</p></li></ul><p><b>Are You Up To The Challenge?</b></p><p>As the Art Director you’ll be spearheading the artist vision for all our hybrid casual games. You’ll use your experience and market knowledge to develop games that standout from the crowd, applying critical thought to every element of the visuals to ensure players receive the quality they deserve.</p><p><b>Your Team Mates</b></p><p>As a member of our art team, you will be working closely with other game artists to create visually stunning and engaging game assets. Our collaborative and inclusive work environment encourages open communication, feedback, and idea-sharing, allowing everyone to contribute to the art direction and overall visual style of our games.</p><p><b>What Does The Job Actually Involve?</b></p><ul><li><p>Lead and inspire a team of talented artists: As the creative leader, you will mentor, guide, and empower your team to produce their best work, fostering a collaborative and supportive environment where creativity thrives.</p></li><li><p>Establish the visual style and artistic direction: Alongside your team you will develop and define the visual identity for each game, creating style guides, mood boards, and concept art that sets the tone and lays the foundation for the entire project.</p></li><li><p>Develop efficient production processes: By implementing best practices and streamlining workflows, you will ensure that the art team operates efficiently and meets project milestones, while maintaining the highest level of quality.</p></li><li><p>Collaborate with cross-functional teams: As the Art Director, you will work closely with game designers, programmers, and other stakeholders to ensure that the visual style complements the gameplay and aligns with the overall vision for each project.</p></li><li><p>Oversee asset creation and implementation: From characters and environments to UI elements and animations, you will supervise the production of all game art assets, ensuring consistency, quality, and adherence to the established visual style.</p></li><li><p>Upskill and develop your team: By identifying skill gaps and providing training opportunities, you will help your team members grow and develop their abilities, while nurturing a culture of continuous learning and improvement.</p></li><li><p>Own the hiring efforts within the art department, including job specifications, interview and testing process.</p></li><li><p>Ensure quality and polish: You will review and provide constructive feedback on art assets, ensuring that they meet the highest standards and are ready for integration into the game.</p></li><li><p>Stay up-to-date with industry trends: As an Art Director, you will actively research and stay informed of the latest developments in mobile game art, incorporating cutting-edge techniques and technologies to maintain a competitive edge in the market.</p></li></ul><p><b>Your Hard Skills</b></p><ul><li><p>At least 5 years of experience in a Lead / Art Director role within the games industry, with a focus on mobile games</p></li><li><p>Strong portfolio showcasing a variety of styles and techniques (3D, 2D, UI, VFX)</p></li><li><p>Expertise in Photoshop, Illustrator, and other industry-standard art tools</p></li><li><p>Deep understanding of UI/UX</p></li><li><p>Excellent communication and collaboration skills</p></li><li><p>Ability to lead and mentor a team of artists, identify skill gaps and layout a process to improve your team over time</p></li><li><p>Excellent knowledge of Unity</p></li></ul><p><b>Your Soft Skills</b></p><p>Kwalee has grown fast in recent years but we’re very much a family of colleagues. We welcome people of all ages, races, colours, beliefs, sexual orientations, genders and circumstances, and all we ask is that you collaborate, work hard, ask questions and have fun with your team and colleagues. </p><p>We don’t like egos or arrogance and we love playing games and celebrating success together. If that sounds like you, then please apply.</p><p><b>A Little More About Kwalee</b></p><p>Founded in 2011 by David Darling CBE, a key architect of the UK games industry who previously co-founded and led Codemasters, our team also includes legends such as Andrew Graham (creator of Micro Machines series) and Jason Falcus (programmer of classics including NBA Jam) alongside a growing and diverse team of global gaming experts.</p><p>Everyone contributes creatively to Kwalee’s success, with all employees eligible to pitch their own game ideas on Creative Wednesdays, and we’re proud to have built our success on this inclusive principle.</p><p>We have an amazing team of experts collaborating daily between our studios in Leamington Spa, Lisbon, Bangalore and Beijing, or on a remote basis from Turkey, Brazil, Cyprus, the Philippines and many more places around the world. We’ve recently acquired our first external studio, TicTales, which is based in France. </p><p>We have a truly global team making games for a global audience, and it’s paying off: - Kwalee has been voted the Best Large Studio and Best Leadership Team at the TIGA Awards (Independent Game Developers’ Association) and our games have been downloaded in every country on earth - including Antarctica!</p>
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The job is for an Art Director at Kwalee, a multiplatform game developer and publisher. The Art Director will lead and inspire a team of artists, establish the visual style and artistic direction for each game, develop efficient production processes, collaborate with cross-functional teams, oversee asset creation and implementation, upskill and develop the team, own the hiring efforts within the art department, ensure quality and polish, and stay up-to-date with industry trends. The ideal candidate should have at least 5 years of experience in a Lead/Art Director role within the games industry, with a focus on mobile games, a strong portfolio showcasing a variety of styles and techniques, expertise in Photoshop, Illustrator, and other industry-standard art tools, deep understanding of UI/UX, excellent communication and collaboration skills, ability to lead and mentor a team of artists, identify skill gaps and layout a process to improve the team over time, and excellent knowledge of Unity.

<p>
                </p><p></p><ul><li><p><b>Job Title</b> - Art Director</p></li><li><p><b>Reports Into </b>- Head of Production</p></li><li><p><b>Location</b> - Hybrid/ Almada</p></li></ul><p><b>A Little Bit about Kwalee….</b></p><p>Kwalee is one of the world’s leading multiplatform game developers and publishers, with well over 900 million downloads worldwide for mobile hits such as Draw It, Teacher Simulator, Let’s Be Cops 3D, Airport Security and Makeover Studio 3D. We also have a growing PC and Console team of incredible pedigree that is on the hunt for great new titles to join TENS!, Eternal Hope, Die by the Blade and Scathe.</p><p><b>What’s In It For You?</b></p><ul><li><p>Profit sharing scheme - we win, you win </p></li><li><p>Quarterly Team Building days</p></li><li><p>Pitch and make your own games on Creative Wednesdays! </p></li><li><p>Flexible working hours - we trust you to choose how and when you work best</p></li><li><p>All the equipment that you need to be properly set up</p></li></ul><p><b>Are You Up To The Challenge?</b></p><p>As the Art Director you’ll be spearheading the artist vision for all our hybrid casual games. You’ll use your experience and market knowledge to develop games that standout from the crowd, applying critical thought to every element of the visuals to ensure players receive the quality they deserve.</p><p><b>Your Team Mates</b></p><p>As a member of our art team, you will be working closely with other game artists to create visually stunning and engaging game assets. Our collaborative and inclusive work environment encourages open communication, feedback, and idea-sharing, allowing everyone to contribute to the art direction and overall visual style of our games.</p><p><b>What Does The Job Actually Involve?</b></p><ul><li><p>Lead and inspire a team of talented artists: As the creative leader, you will mentor, guide, and empower your team to produce their best work, fostering a collaborative and supportive environment where creativity thrives.</p></li><li><p>Establish the visual style and artistic direction: Alongside your team you will develop and define the visual identity for each game, creating style guides, mood boards, and concept art that sets the tone and lays the foundation for the entire project.</p></li><li><p>Develop efficient production processes: By implementing best practices and streamlining workflows, you will ensure that the art team operates efficiently and meets project milestones, while maintaining the highest level of quality.</p></li><li><p>Collaborate with cross-functional teams: As the Art Director, you will work closely with game designers, programmers, and other stakeholders to ensure that the visual style complements the gameplay and aligns with the overall vision for each project.</p></li><li><p>Oversee asset creation and implementation: From characters and environments to UI elements and animations, you will supervise the production of all game art assets, ensuring consistency, quality, and adherence to the established visual style.</p></li><li><p>Upskill and develop your team: By identifying skill gaps and providing training opportunities, you will help your team members grow and develop their abilities, while nurturing a culture of continuous learning and improvement.</p></li><li><p>Own the hiring efforts within the art department, including job specifications, interview and testing process.</p></li><li><p>Ensure quality and polish: You will review and provide constructive feedback on art assets, ensuring that they meet the highest standards and are ready for integration into the game.</p></li><li><p>Stay up-to-date with industry trends: As an Art Director, you will actively research and stay informed of the latest developments in mobile game art, incorporating cutting-edge techniques and technologies to maintain a competitive edge in the market.</p></li></ul><p><b>Your Hard Skills</b></p><ul><li><p>At least 5 years of experience in a Lead / Art Director role within the games industry, with a focus on mobile games</p></li><li><p>Strong portfolio showcasing a variety of styles and techniques (3D, 2D, UI, VFX)</p></li><li><p>Expertise in Photoshop, Illustrator, and other industry-standard art tools</p></li><li><p>Deep understanding of UI/UX</p></li><li><p>Excellent communication and collaboration skills</p></li><li><p>Ability to lead and mentor a team of artists, identify skill gaps and layout a process to improve your team over time</p></li><li><p>Excellent knowledge of Unity</p></li></ul><p><b>Your Soft Skills</b></p><p>Kwalee has grown fast in recent years but we’re very much a family of colleagues. We welcome people of all ages, races, colours, beliefs, sexual orientations, genders and circumstances, and all we ask is that you collaborate, work hard, ask questions and have fun with your team and colleagues. </p><p>We don’t like egos or arrogance and we love playing games and celebrating success together. If that sounds like you, then please apply.</p><p><b>A Little More About Kwalee</b></p><p>Founded in 2011 by David Darling CBE, a key architect of the UK games industry who previously co-founded and led Codemasters, our team also includes legends such as Andrew Graham (creator of Micro Machines series) and Jason Falcus (programmer of classics including NBA Jam) alongside a growing and diverse team of global gaming experts.</p><p>Everyone contributes creatively to Kwalee’s success, with all employees eligible to pitch their own game ideas on Creative Wednesdays, and we’re proud to have built our success on this inclusive principle.</p><p>We have an amazing team of experts collaborating daily between our studios in Leamington Spa, Lisbon, Bangalore and Beijing, or on a remote basis from Turkey, Brazil, Cyprus, the Philippines and many more places around the world. We’ve recently acquired our first external studio, TicTales, which is based in France. </p><p>We have a truly global team making games for a global audience, and it’s paying off: - Kwalee has been voted the Best Large Studio and Best Leadership Team at the TIGA Awards (Independent Game Developers’ Association) and our games have been downloaded in every country on earth - including Antarctica!</p>
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The job is for a Lead Artist at Hardlight, specifically for their Sonic Mobile titles. The Lead Artist will be responsible for creating high-quality art for the games, leading the art team, troubleshooting art issues, and helping with career development and recruitment. The ideal candidate should have excellent 2D and 3D art skills, technical ability and familiarity with Unity, proficiency with industry tools, excellent communication and collaboration skills, and be organized. Bonus experiences include 5 years of experience creating artwork for games, an interest in animation, a good eye for quality graphic design, and experience with basic video editing. The company offers a comprehensive benefits package, competitive salaries, flexible working hours, and opportunities for career development. The role is a hybrid role, with 3 days in the office and 2 days from home.

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                </p><h1>Lead Artist - Sonic Mobile</h1><p>We are looking for a Lead Artist to take art ownership of our successful live Sonic Mobile titles by creating great art and leading our small and agile art team. This is a key role in the team that covers all areas of game art with a focus on delivering new characters in our popular live games.</p><p>You enjoy working on vivid, playful, and creative art from characters to environments and effects, or any other part of the in-game art. You love discussing and helping drive forward new characters and visual features with the art, design, and code teams.</p><p>Are you an Art Lead with a proven track record or a Senior Character or Environment Artist wanting to take on more responsibility and develop your own career? or even an Art Outsource manager wanting to get more hands-on? – either way, this is a fantastic opportunity to join our talented team of artists working on our much-loved Sonic IPs!</p><h2>Responsibilities</h2><ul><li>Create high quality art for the games, single handedly and alongside the team – with a focus on character art but also helping with environments and visual effects.</li><li>Inspire and motivate the art team to achieve their best, driving artistic quality by example, promoting successful teamwork, and giving feedback and direction where needed.</li><li>Help troubleshoot any art issues from a creative and technical standpoint.</li><li>Work with the producer to schedule and plan the art team's work.</li><li>Help with the career development of the art team and recruitment of new artists.</li><li>Be a role model for our values of determination, compassion, and collaboration.</li></ul><h2>Essential Skills &amp; Experience</h2><ul><li>Excellent 2D and 3D art skills (3D modeling, texturing, and lighting).</li><li>Technical ability and familiarity with Unity. Getting art in, setting up, building assets &amp; prefabs, debugging, and improving performance.</li><li>Proficient with industry tools like 3DS Max, Maya or Blender, Photoshop, and the Substance Suite with an ability to learn new tools.</li><li>Excellent communication and collaboration skills.</li><li>You are organized and enjoy planning ahead.</li></ul><h2>Bonus experiences</h2><ul><li>5 years’ experience creating artwork for games.</li><li>An interest and basic understanding of animation.</li><li>A good eye for quality graphic design.</li><li>Experience of basic video editing (Premiere and After Effects).</li><li>Player focused approach – you know what makes a game fun.</li><li>An interest in Sonic, SEGA, and stylised games and art.</li></ul><h2>Why Work at HARDlight?</h2>You'll have access to a comprehensive benefits package that includes <br /><br /><ul><li>ULEV car salary sacrifice, life assurance, income protection, private healthcare &amp; dental insurance schemes and an enhanced contributory pension scheme</li><li>We offer competitive salaries and a fantastic bonus scheme so that you can stay motivated and focused on making HARDlight the best it can b</li><li>For gaming buffs, we offer free SEGA games on Steam and a home technology scheme</li><li>Fitness fanatics will love our discounted gym membership and ride-to-work scheme. You can find your zen with weekly yoga classes as well as in-house massage therapy</li><li>We pride ourselves on having flexible working hours to help work fit around you</li><li>The opportunity to be a large part of a small team, developing innovative titles with a huge SEGA back catalogue</li><li>We pride ourselves on helping you achieve your ambitions and offer Udemy courses to help improve your skills to become better equipped to further your careerWe want people of all backgrounds to see themselves represented and included in our work, so we actively seek to diversify our team and bring more voices to the table. All applicants are welcome!</li><li>We are taking a hybrid working approach and you will be expected to work 3 days in the office with the option of 2 days out of the office.</li></ul><br /><em><strong>This role is a hybrid role – we work 3 days in the office and 2 days from home.</strong></em>
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Amber Studio Mexico is looking for a Technical Artist to work on an exciting new game. The role involves communicating with artists, designers, and programmers to define technical needs, fixing production issues, developing tools and solutions to optimize the game, and implementing complex features in collaboration with the programming team. The ideal candidate should have expert knowledge of Unity 3D and Unreal Engine, good scripting skills, and experience in a multiplatform 3D game production pipeline. The company offers attractive compensation packages, opportunities for growth, and a professional and friendly work environment.

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                </p><p>About us: </p><p>At Amber, we're always on the hunt for the most talented individuals in the industry to join our team. We're dedicated to delivering top-notch service to our customers and know that our employees are key to making that happen. We offer attractive compensation packages and plenty of chances to grow with us, and we're always on the lookout for ways to do things better. Our team works together towards common goals and we value each member's contributions to our mission of continuous improvement and innovation. </p><p>About the role: </p><p>Amber Studio Mexico is seeking a Technical Artist to provide solutions to the artists to ensure the game runs smoothly for an exciting new game. Join our talented team of artisans in our Mexico studio and work in collaboration with our International Art Team! </p><p>The Quest:     </p><ul><li>Communicating with the artists, designers, and programmers to define the technical needs, </li><li>Cooperating with the artists and programmers to fix any potential day-to-day production issues, </li><li>Developing tools and solutions to solve performance issues and optimize the game while keeping its visual identity in mind, </li><li>Implement complex features in collaboration with the programming team </li></ul><p>The Skills:    </p><ul><li>Expert knowledge of Unity 3D and Unreal Engine, </li><li>Great understanding of PC and mobile platforms limitations, </li><li>Good scripting skills and skills in software development in Unity 3D and/or Unreal Engine, </li><li>Experience in a multiplatform 3D game production pipeline (understanding of high and low-poly modeling, unwrapping, baking, texturing, lighting, level art, etc.) </li><li>Professional level of English </li></ul><p>IMPRESS US WITH: </p><ul><li>VFX skills </li><li>The tools you’ve developed </li><li>Tutoring skills </li></ul><p>The Reward:   </p><ul><li>A fun and dynamic industry where you can make a difference.  </li><li>Additional Days Off - according to Amber’s internal policy.   </li><li>Professional and friendly work environment. </li><li>Awesome and talented colleagues.  </li><li>Support from all your teammates.  </li><li>Access to training and learning programs </li></ul>
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The Studio is a gaming company that creates technically outstanding and deeply engaging games. They are looking for a 3D Environment Artist with 1-5 years of experience to create memorable environments for their games. The artist will work closely with the Art Director and Gameplay Director to create exceptional environments that are believable with interesting backstories. The artist should have proficiency in Maya, Zbrush, Substance Painter, and Photoshop, and have a great eye for light, value, color, and detail. The base annual salary range for this position in the United States is $60,000 - 120,000 USD, and SEMC offers a package of benefits, including healthcare coverage, unlimited PTO, a remote work environment, flex working schedule, parental leave support, 100% 401k match on the first 3% of your contribution, and paid local hangout meals and events. The company encourages diverse and inclusive talent to apply, even if they don't meet every requirement on the job description.

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                </p><p><b>THE STUDIO</b></p><p>We are a company for gamers, by gamers. We believe that truly good and deeply compelling games are timeless and will ultimately prevail over fine-tuned shallow addiction cycles. Our mission is to make deeply engaging and technically outstanding games, while embracing all the opportunities of cross-platform, new business models and a games industry in flux.</p><p>We are looking for motivated and highly skilled people who share our love for making outstanding games. You will need to be ready to take on the task of being part of a small but experienced and dedicated team, not be afraid to get your hands dirty, and have a can-do attitude. Join us! It’s going to be a thrilling ride.</p><p><b>3D ENVIRONMENT ARTIST</b> <b>(Mid-level)</b></p><p>As a 3D Environment Artist, you’ll be creating memorable environments for our games. We believe strongly in creating exceptional environments that are believable with interesting backstories. We want our players to feel like they truly see themselves in these locations. At the same time, you will need to know how to adhere to gameplay constraints without sacrificing the look and feel of the visuals. You will be working closely with our Art Director and Gameplay Director on a mission to create unforgettable moments through the environments.</p><p><b>RESPONSIBILITIES:</b></p><ul><li>Takes assets through the full modeling/texturing production pipeline</li><li>Sculpts, high poly &amp; low poly efficiently</li><li>Creates Stylized and Hard-Surface assets with or without concept art</li><li>Able to optimize textures and geometry for mobile devices</li><li>Creates modular kits and any other systems that create efficiencies</li><li>Create materials and textures in Substance Painter </li><li>Set dresses with modular assets in-editor within scope of the project's metrics and rules.</li><li>Use in house editor to do lighting for various types of environments</li><li>Maintains performance requirements for levels (memory, framerate, draw calls, instances)</li><li>Scopes projects for on-time milestone delivery</li><li>Maintains consistent style under the direction of the Art Director</li></ul><p><b>What you bring to the adventuring party: </b></p><ul><li>Between 1-5 years of experience as a 3D Environment Artist</li><li>Proficiency using Maya (or equivalent), Zbrush, Substance Painter, and Photoshop</li><li>Proficiency in hard surface polygon modeling</li><li>Great eye for light, value, color, and detail</li><li>Grasp of form, and silhouette in regards to modeling, sculpting organic and inorganic structures</li></ul><p><b>Bonuses:</b></p><ul><li>Experience working on game with an isometric camera angle</li><li>Has experience working in a proprietary engine and/or middleware solution</li><li>Familiar with Unity or applicable game engines</li></ul><p><b>You will need to send us:</b></p><ul><li>Your resume </li><li>A kick-ass portfolio</li></ul><p>The base annual salary range for this position in the United States is $60,000 - 120,000 USD. The base salary is just one part of the overall compensation package. SEMC also offers a package of benefits, including, healthcare coverage, unlimited PTO, a remote work environment, flex working schedule, parental leave support, 100% 401k match on the first 3% of your contribution, and paid local hangout meals and events. For more details on the full benefits package please visit this link. All full time roles are also eligible for annual bonuses and equity.</p><p>This base pay range is for the United States only and does not apply to international locations. The range for each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by location and additional factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.</p><p>Do you feel like you don’t meet each and every requirement on the job description? Many people don't apply for jobs unless they feel they exceed every one of these job requirements. It’s very important for us at SEMC to ensure we have a diverse and inclusive group of talent, so please go ahead and apply even if you feel that you’re not a “perfect” fit! You just might be what we’re looking for!</p>
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Jam City, a leading mobile games developer, is seeking a Senior Artist to work on their hit mobile game, Disney Emoji Blitz. The ideal candidate should have at least 3 years of production experience on mobile games, excellent Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop skills, and a firm understanding of traditional art principles. The Senior Artist will be responsible for creating vector art game assets, maintaining the quality of all aspects of the game visuals, and upholding Disney Emoji brand guidelines. The position offers a range of benefits, including unlimited vacation, 100% employee-covered medical, dental, and vision plans, life insurance, 401k, and more. The company is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion and is an equal opportunity employer. The salary range for this position is $80,000 to $105,000 per year.

<div><div>As a leading mobile games developer, Jam City is looking to “level up” our talent.  We’re searching for innovators who consider themselves dynamic, collaborative, and thrive in a fast-paced environment. </div><div><br /></div><div><b>PERKS &amp; BENEFITS</b></div><div>Unlimited Vacation, Paid Sick Days &amp; Holidays</div><div>100% Employee Covered Medical, Dental, Vision Plan Base Plan</div><div>Life Insurance, 401k, Flexible Spending Accounts, Commuter Benefits &amp; More</div><div>Catered Lunches &amp; Well-stocked Kitchens</div><div>Yoga &amp; Wellness Activities</div><div>Happy Hours</div><div>Company Events</div><div><br /></div><div>We are looking for an experienced, talented and motivated creative Senior Artist to bring their skills to our hit mobile game, Disney Emoji Blitz. You’ll have the opportunity to work with an incredibly talented development team and world-class IPs from Disney, Pixar, and Star Wars! The Senior Artist is responsible for maintaining the quality of all aspects of our game visuals and upholding Disney Emoji brand guidelines. The candidate will be involved in all aspects of game development, from brainstorms and pre-production to content releases for live operations. </div><div><br /></div><div>The ideal candidate will bring their deep experience in vector asset production, excellent communication skills, and prior experience in mobile game development to lead the future of Disney Emoji Blitz. </div><div>Open to fully remote candidates willing to work Pacific Timezone hours.</div></div><div><div><h3>RESPONSIBILITIES</h3><ul><ul><li>Create vector art game assets up to the high standards set by the style of the product - characters, items, UI, animation and more!</li><li>Create written and visual feedback (redlines, paint-overs) to guide the art team on quality and maintain the visual bar and style of Disney Emoji Blitz.</li><li>Participate in visual critiques and brainstorms.</li><li>Work with Producers to scope art for new features.</li><li>Collaborate with other disciplines to ensure consistency of art across multiple devices.</li><li>Work with the marketing team to ensure accurate brand representation.</li><li>Research industry standards and develop new techniques and workflows.</li><li>Occasionally assist on decks and presentations.</li></ul></ul></div></div><div><div><h3>QUALIFICATIONS</h3><ul><ul><li>BA/BFA degree Illustration, Animation or Entertainment Arts or equivalent training or work experience.</li><li>3+ years of production experience on mobile games. </li><li>Excellent Adobe Illustrator skills.</li><li>Excellent Adobe Photoshop skills.</li><li>Ability to communicate ideas well, providing feedback and discussing creative direction with a diplomatic approach.</li><li>Experience navigating IP stakeholder feedback to achieve the best result for players.</li><li>Tremendous artistic talent, firm understanding of traditional art principles.</li><li>A firm grasp of visual design as it relates to game development.</li><li>Takes initiative to solve problems with excellent follow-through.</li><li>Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, ability to solve creative problems.</li><li>Team player who understands the value of regular and effective communication.</li><li>Passion for video games is a must!</li><li>A portfolio of work is required.</li></ul></ul></div></div><div><div><h3>NICE TO HAVE</h3><ul><ul><li>Experience with or affinity for Disney/Pixar.</li><li>Previous experience with animation motion graphics, and particle effects.</li><li>Git / Perforce or equivalent source control experience.</li><li>Experience working in Unity.</li><li>Experience working with outsourcers or external vendors.</li></ul></ul></div></div><div><div>In compliance with local law, we are disclosing the compensation for this role.  The range listed is just one component of Jam City's total compensation package for employees, which may also include annual bonuses, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled.  Starting pay for the successful applicant will depend on a variety of job-related factors, which may include education, training, experience, certifications, location, business needs, or market demands. This range is based on a full-time position. This range may be modified in the future. In addition, Jam City provides a variety of benefits to employees, including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, parental leave, paid time off, a 401(k) plan, life, disability, and accident insurance.  Pay Range: $80,000 — $105,000 salary per year.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>OUR COMMITMENT TO EQUITY, DIVERSITY, &amp; INCLUSION</b></div><div>We believe in creating games that unite people across the world and that showcase our commitment to providing an environment that is both inclusive and diverse for our players and employees. We strive to create a workforce that is reflective of our global player community as we know that we are stronger and better when we play together. To help promote an inclusive culture, we celebrate the visible and invisible diversity of our Jam Citizens through initiatives including Employee Resource Groups, cultural events, trainings, speaker series, and more. </div><div><br /></div><div>Jam City is an equal opportunity employer. We enthusiastically accept our responsibility to make employment decisions without regard to race, age, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, religion, ethnicity, marital, or domestic partnerships status, disability, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, veteran status, domestic violence victim status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expressions, or any other classification protected by federal, state, and local laws. Our management is committed to following this policy with respect to hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, recruiting, pay, and other forms of compensation, training, and general treatment during employment.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><b>ABOUT JAM CITY</b></div><div>Jam City is an award-winning mobile entertainment studio providing unique and deeply engaging games that appeal to a broad, global audience. </div><div><br /></div><div>Led by CEO Josh Yguado, former 20th Century Fox executive, Jam City is the creative powerhouse behind some of the highest-grossing and most enduring mobile games. Jam City’s global franchise Cookie Jam has generated more than half a billion dollars, and Panda Pop has more than 120 million downloads to date. </div><div><br /></div><div>The company also is the go-to studio for Hollywood, having developed immersive, narrative-rich mobile games around iconic entertainment brands. The company’s popular RPG game Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery was the #1 game in more than 40 countries at its launch in April 2018. </div><div><br /></div><div>Jam City has nine studios located in Los Angeles (HQ), Berlin, Buenos Aires, Bogotá, Burbank, Cedar Falls, San Diego, San Francisco, and Toronto.</div></div><div>Apply for this job</div>

Jam City, a leading mobile games developer, is seeking a Lead Artist to maintain the quality of all aspects of their game visuals and uphold Disney Emoji brand guidelines. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of production experience on mobile games, 1+ year of leadership experience, and excellent Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop skills. They will be responsible for creating or directing vector art game assets, managing art team deliverables, collaborating with other disciplines, and mentoring a team of artists. The position offers a salary range of $85,000 to $125,000 per year, unlimited vacation, and a comprehensive benefits package. Jam City is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion and is an equal opportunity employer.

<div><div>As a leading mobile games developer, Jam City is looking to “level up” our talent.  We’re searching for innovators who consider themselves dynamic, collaborative, and thrive in a fast-paced environment. </div><div><br /></div><div><b>PERKS &amp; BENEFITS</b></div><div>Unlimited Vacation, Paid Sick Days &amp; Holidays</div><div>100% Employee Covered Medical, Dental, Vision Plan Base Plan</div><div>Life Insurance, 401k, Flexible Spending Accounts, Commuter Benefits &amp; More</div><div>Catered Lunches &amp; Well-stocked Kitchens</div><div>Yoga &amp; Wellness Activities</div><div>Happy Hours</div><div>Company Events</div><div><br /></div><div>We are looking for an experienced, talented and motivated creative leader to bring their skills to our hit mobile game, Disney Emoji Blitz. You’ll have the opportunity to work with an incredibly talented development team and world-class IPs from Disney, Pixar, and Star Wars!The Lead Artist is responsible for maintaining the quality of all aspects of our game visuals and upholding Disney Emoji brand guidelines. The candidate will be involved in all aspects of game development, from brainstorms and pre-production to content releases for live operations. </div><div><br /></div><div>Overseeing a team of internal and external artists, this person is responsible for communicating visual direction and serves as the main communication conduits for the cross-functional teams. They will also define the most appropriate tools, methods and approaches for each initiative.  The Lead Artist may also directly manage one or more Artists. </div><div><br /></div><div>The ideal candidate will bring their deep experience in vector asset production, excellent leadership skills, and prior experience in mobile game development to lead the future of Disney Emoji Blitz. </div><div>Open to fully remote candidates willing to work Pacific Timezone hours.</div></div><div><div><h3>RESPONSIBILITIES</h3><ul><ul><li>Create or direct vector art game assets up to the high standards set by the style of the product - characters, items, UI, animation and more!</li><li>Create written and visual feedback (redlines, paint-overs) to guide the art team on quality and maintain the visual bar and style of Disney Emoji Blitz.</li><li>Participate in visual critiques and brainstorms.</li><li>Manage art team deliverables, ensuring they meet the defined objectives.</li><li>Manage collaboration and cross discipline feedback on new features.</li><li>Support Sprint Planning for the art department.</li><li>Work with Producers to scope art for new features.</li><li>Collaborate with other disciplines to ensure consistency of art across multiple devices.</li><li>Work with the marketing team to ensure accurate brand representation.</li><li>Play a critical role in the recruiting efforts of the art department.</li><li>Build, manage, lead and mentor a team of artists.</li><li>Research industry standards and develop new techniques and workflows.</li><li>Occasionally assist decks and presentations.</li></ul></ul></div></div><div><div><h3>QUALIFICATIONS</h3><ul><ul><li>BA/BFA degree Illustration, Animation or Entertainment Arts or equivalent training or work experience.</li><li>5+ years of production experience on mobile games. </li><li>1+ year of leadership experience. </li><li>Excellent Adobe Illustrator skills.</li><li>Excellent Adobe Photoshop skills.</li><li>Ability to communicate ideas well, providing feedback and discussing creative direction with a diplomatic approach.</li><li>Experience navigating IP stakeholder feedback to achieve the best result for players.</li><li>Tremendous artistic talent, firm understanding of traditional art principles.</li><li>A firm grasp of visual design as it relates to game development.</li><li>Takes initiative to solve problems with excellent follow-through.</li><li>Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, ability to solve creative problems.</li><li>Team player who understands the value of regular and effective communication.</li><li>Experience working with outsourcers or external vendors.</li><li>Passion for video games is a must!</li><li>A portfolio of work is required.</li></ul></ul></div></div><div><div><h3>NICE TO HAVE</h3><ul><ul><li>Experience with or affinity for Disney/Pixar.</li><li>Previous experience with animation motion graphics, and particle effects.</li><li>Git / Perforce or equivalent source control experience.</li><li>Experience working in Unity.</li></ul></ul></div></div><div><div>In compliance with local law, we are disclosing the compensation for this role.  The range listed is just one component of Jam City's total compensation package for employees, which may also include annual bonuses, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled.  Starting pay for the successful applicant will depend on a variety of job-related factors, which may include education, training, experience, certifications, location, business needs, or market demands. This range is based on a full-time position. This range may be modified in the future. In addition, Jam City provides a variety of benefits to employees, including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, parental leave, paid time off, a 401(k) plan, life, disability, and accident insurance.  Pay Range: $85,000 — $125,000 salary per year.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>OUR COMMITMENT TO EQUITY, DIVERSITY, &amp; INCLUSION</b></div><div>We believe in creating games that unite people across the world and that showcase our commitment to providing an environment that is both inclusive and diverse for our players and employees. We strive to create a workforce that is reflective of our global player community as we know that we are stronger and better when we play together. To help promote an inclusive culture, we celebrate the visible and invisible diversity of our Jam Citizens through initiatives including Employee Resource Groups, cultural events, trainings, speaker series, and more. </div><div><br /></div><div>Jam City is an equal opportunity employer. We enthusiastically accept our responsibility to make employment decisions without regard to race, age, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, religion, ethnicity, marital, or domestic partnerships status, disability, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, veteran status, domestic violence victim status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expressions, or any other classification protected by federal, state, and local laws. Our management is committed to following this policy with respect to hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, recruiting, pay, and other forms of compensation, training, and general treatment during employment.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><b>ABOUT JAM CITY</b></div><div>Jam City is an award-winning mobile entertainment studio providing unique and deeply engaging games that appeal to a broad, global audience. </div><div><br /></div><div>Led by CEO Josh Yguado, former 20th Century Fox executive, Jam City is the creative powerhouse behind some of the highest-grossing and most enduring mobile games. Jam City’s global franchise Cookie Jam has generated more than half a billion dollars, and Panda Pop has more than 120 million downloads to date. </div><div><br /></div><div>The company also is the go-to studio for Hollywood, having developed immersive, narrative-rich mobile games around iconic entertainment brands. The company’s popular RPG game Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery was the #1 game in more than 40 countries at its launch in April 2018. </div><div><br /></div><div>Jam City has nine studios located in Los Angeles (HQ), Berlin, Buenos Aires, Bogotá, Burbank, Cedar Falls, San Diego, San Francisco, and Toronto.</div></div><div>Apply for this job</div>

Skydance Interactive is seeking a Lead Technical Artist to join their team and become a core pillar of the development process. The ideal candidate will be responsible for driving the development of the art team's workflow as they grow their next project. They will take top-level ownership of all art pipelines and workflows within the project, collaborate with and coordinate cross-discipline teams, organize, manage, and mentor internal team members, and ensure that all documentation for tech art-related workflows is organized, current, and understood by the team. The candidate should have at least 5 years of professional game development experience, with at least 1 year of experience leading a pod or team, and at least 1 shipped title credited with a lead TA position. They should have a deep understanding of the Unreal BP system, extensive experience using a dynamic PBR workflow, a strong knowledge of artist tools and workflows for asset creation, rigging, and animation, familiarity with game performance evaluation tools to profile CPU, GPU, and memory performance on multiple target platforms, and strong knowledge of shader creation via node graph, HLSL, or GL. The salary range for this position in Los Angeles is $110,000 – $140,000.

<div><div>At Skydance Interactive, we believe in pushing the boundaries of what is possible in interactive entertainment. Innovation in game design, technology and storytelling is the passion that drives our agile studio of dedicated and talented game creators. Collaboration across all disciplines is vital to our success and is at the core of the inclusive culture we strive to foster every day.</div><div><br /></div><div>We empower our employees to take ownership of the features they develop and create their own solutions when challenges arise. As our studio grows, we want to bring even more risk-takers, innovators and diverse voices along for the ride as we continue to create the games that will defy convention and define the future of the medium.</div><div><br /></div><div>Our studio was founded in 2008 by several Treyarch veterans as The Workshop. For eight years, we built our reputation in the AAA console space working on hit titles such as <i>Gears of War, XCom 2, Sorcery</i> and <i>The Evil Within</i>. </div><div><br /></div><div>In 2016, we joined forces with Skydance Media to form Skydance Interactive and set our sights on becoming the premiere studio in the burgeoning arena of Virtual Reality. Following the success of our first VR title <i>Archangel</i>, we elevated our ambition and tackled The Walking Dead universe in VR. The result was the 2018 genre-defining hit <i>The Walking Dead: Saints &amp; Sinners</i>.</div><div><br /></div><div>Skydance Interactive, the studio behind one of VR’s most critically acclaimed series “The walking dead: Saints and Sinners” is seeking an experienced Lead technical artist to join our team and become a core pillar of the development process. We need a leader capable of driving the development of the art team's workflow as we grow our next project. Our goal is nothing less than to push the state of VR’s fidelity, Immersion, gameplay, and storytelling to the next level.</div><div><br /></div><div>It is an exciting time to be a VR developer and we believe that with the excellent support of our parent company Skydance Media and our strong partnerships within the VR Industry, we are uniquely positioned to create truly extraordinary games. If you are the kind of person that enjoys the holistic process of breathing life into characters and thrives in a fast-paced, challenging and yet solutions-oriented environment...Join us and let’s get to work seeing what is possible.</div></div><div><div><h3>Responsibilities</h3><ul><ul><li>Work closely with the project art director and technical director to drive the long-term development goals and daily operations of the tech art team teams.</li><li>Take top level ownership of all art pipelines and workflows within the project including those specifically associated with character rigging, art asset creation, and platform performance.</li><li>Collaborate with and coordinate cross discipline teams to achieve consensus and understanding on challenging issues.</li><li>Organize, manage, and mentor Internal team members and foster relationships with 3rd party external contractors.</li><li>Ensure that all documentation for tech art related workflows is organized, current, and understood by the team.</li><li>Spearhead the development of artist friendly pipelines that produce high quality results while being performant on a variety of platforms.</li><li>Have the final word regarding technical asset integrity and execution of platform specific performance optimization</li></ul></ul></div></div><div><div><h3>Requirements</h3><ul><ul><li>5+ years professional game development experience, with at least 1+ year experience leading a pod or team.</li><li>At least 1 shipped tittle credited with a lead TA position.</li><li>A deep understanding of the Unreal BP system.</li><li>Extensive experience using a dynamic PBR (Physically Based Rendering) workflow.</li><li>A strong knowledge of artist tools and workflows for asset creation, rigging and animation.</li><li>Familiarity with game performance evaluation tools to profile CPU, GPU, and memory. performance on multiple target platforms.</li><li>Strong knowledge of shader creation via node graph, HLSL or GL</li><li>Intermediate skill with Python, C#, or C++</li></ul></ul></div></div><div><div><h3>Pluses</h3><ul><ul><li>Experience with the unique abilities and limitations of VR development would be a significant bonus but not required.</li><li>Some experience with project management and team capacity tracking software would also be a significant plus.</li></ul></ul></div></div><div><div>The salary range for this position in Los Angeles is $110,000 – $140,000.  The salary offered may vary based on the candidate’s location, qualifications, experience and relevant expertise, among other factors.  The range indicated is for base salary only and does not reflect the total compensation package, including bonus, benefits, etc. </div><div><br /></div><div>We realize that skills and expertise can come from many different experiences and paths, and we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all of the requirements as written in the job description. </div><div><br /></div><div>#Interactive #LI-hybrid</div><div><br /></div><div>Skydance is a diversified media company founded by David Ellison in 2010 to create high quality, event-level entertainment for global audiences. The Company brings to life stories of immersive worlds across its feature film, television, interactive, and animation divisions.</div><div> </div><div>Skydance is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to building and fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workforce. We welcome and consider applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, pregnancy status, military/veteran status, disability, or any other protected category. Diversity in the workplace is not just a commitment, it is who we are and a reflection of what makes our world special.</div><div><br /></div><div>Recruitment Fraud Alert</div><div>It has come to our attention that there may be fraudulent activity by individuals impersonating our Talent Acquisition team. Skydance will only contact you from an official “@skydance.com” email address. If you suspect that you are being contacted by an unauthorized person or believe that the correspondence you have received is suspicious, please do not click on any links or attachments in such emails and submit any questions or concerns to our information security team at information.security@skydance.com. </div></div><div>Apply for this job</div>

Skydance Interactive is seeking a Lead Environment Artist to join their team and become a core pillar of the development process. The Lead Environment Artist will be responsible for delivering high-quality artwork while providing management and mentorship to a team of internal and external artists. They will also be responsible for driving the development of the environment art team's workflows and priorities in partnership with the art director, lead technical artist, and other key stakeholders. The ideal candidate should have 5+ years of professional game development experience, with 1+ years leading a pod or team, and at least 1 shipped title credited with a lead env art position. The salary range for this position in Los Angeles is $110,000 – $125,000. Skydance is an equal opportunity employer committed to building and fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workforce.

<div><div>At Skydance Interactive, we believe in pushing the boundaries of what is possible in interactive entertainment. Innovation in game design, technology and storytelling is the passion that drives our agile studio of dedicated and talented game creators. Collaboration across all disciplines is vital to our success and is at the core of the inclusive culture we strive to foster every day.</div><div><br /></div><div>We empower our employees to take ownership of the features they develop and create their own solutions when challenges arise. As our studio grows, we want to bring even more risk-takers, innovators and diverse voices along for the ride as we continue to create the games that will defy convention and define the future of the medium.</div><div><br /></div><div>Our studio was founded in 2008 by several Treyarch veterans as The Workshop. For eight years, we built our reputation in the AAA console space working on hit titles such as <i>Gears of War, XCom 2, Sorcery</i> and <i>The Evil Within</i>. </div><div><br /></div><div>In 2016, we joined forces with Skydance Media to form Skydance Interactive and set our sights on becoming the premiere studio in the burgeoning arena of Virtual Reality. Following the success of our first VR title <i>Archangel</i>, we elevated our ambition and tackled The Walking Dead universe in VR. The result was the 2018 genre-defining hit <i>The Walking Dead: Saints &amp; Sinners</i>.</div><div><br /></div><div>Skydance Interactive, the studio behind one of VR’s most critically acclaimed series “The walking dead: Saints and Sinners” is seeking an experienced Lead environment artist to join our team and become a core pillar of the development process. We need a leader capable of delivering excellent high-quality artwork on a personal level while simultaneously providing management and mentorship to a team of internal and external artists. The Lead environment artist will also be responsible for driving the development of the environment art team's workflows and priorities in partnership with the art director, lead technical artist and other key stakeholders. Our goal is nothing less than to push the state of VR’s fidelity, Immersion, gameplay, and storytelling to the next level.</div><div><br /></div><div>It is an exciting time to be a VR developer and we believe that with the excellent support of our parent company Skydance Media and our strong partnerships within the VR Industry, we are uniquely positioned to create truly extraordinary games. If you are the kind of person that enjoys the holistic process of breathing life into game worlds and thrives in a fast-paced, challenging and yet solutions-oriented environment...Join us and let’s get to work seeing what is possible.</div></div><div><div><h3>Responsibilities</h3><ul><ul><li>Modeling, sculpting, texturing, and assembling highly creative environment art assets, including natural environments and architecture</li><li>Working closely with the project art director and lead technical artist to drive the long-term development goals and daily operations of the environment art team teams.</li><li> Take top level ownership of all environment art pipelines and workflows within the project including those specifically associated with level art and prop creation.</li><li>Collaborate with and coordinate cross discipline teams to achieve consensus and understanding on challenging issues.</li><li>Organize, manage, and mentor Internal team members and foster relationships with 3rd party external contractors.</li><li>Ensure that all documentation for environment art related workflows is organized, current, and understood by the team.</li><li>Spearhead the development of artist friendly pipelines that produce high quality results while being performant on a variety of platforms.</li></ul></ul></div></div><div><div><h3>Requirements</h3><ul><ul><li>5+ years professional game development experience, with 1+ years leading a pod or team.</li><li>Must have portfolio showcasing projects (both shipped and unshipped games).</li><li>At least 1 shipped tittle credited with a lead env art position.</li><li>Experience using a dynamic PBR (Physically Based Rendering) workflow.</li><li>A strong knowledge of artist tools and workflows for asset creation</li><li>Familiarity with game performance evaluation tools to profile CPU, GPU, and memory. performance on multiple target platforms.</li></ul></ul></div></div><div><div><h3>Pluses</h3><ul><ul><li>Experience with the unique abilities and limitations of VR development would be a significant bonus but not required.</li><li>Some experience with project management and team capacity tracking software would also be a significant plus.</li></ul></ul></div></div><div><div>The salary range for this position in Los Angeles is $110,000 – $125,000.  The salary offered may vary based on the candidate’s location, qualifications, experience and relevant expertise, among other factors.  The range indicated is for base salary only and does not reflect the total compensation package, including bonus, benefits, etc. </div><div><br /></div><div>We realize that skills and expertise can come from many different experiences and paths, and we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all of the requirements as written in the job description. </div><div><br /></div><div>#Interactive #LI-hybrid</div><div><br /></div><div>Skydance is a diversified media company founded by David Ellison in 2010 to create high quality, event-level entertainment for global audiences. The Company brings to life stories of immersive worlds across its feature film, television, interactive, and animation divisions.</div><div> </div><div>Skydance is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to building and fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workforce. We welcome and consider applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, pregnancy status, military/veteran status, disability, or any other protected category. Diversity in the workplace is not just a commitment, it is who we are and a reflection of what makes our world special.</div><div><br /></div><div>Recruitment Fraud Alert</div><div>It has come to our attention that there may be fraudulent activity by individuals impersonating our Talent Acquisition team. Skydance will only contact you from an official “@skydance.com” email address. If you suspect that you are being contacted by an unauthorized person or believe that the correspondence you have received is suspicious, please do not click on any links or attachments in such emails and submit any questions or concerns to our information security team at information.security@skydance.com. </div></div><div>Apply for this job</div>

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