We’re searching for an experienced Art Lead or Art Director to join our in-house team in Columbus, OH. If you’re passionate about building worlds, guiding artistic vision, and also creating high-level art yourself, we’d love to hear from you.
What You’ll Do:
- Define and maintain the visual direction of our games, in collaboration with the game directors and leads from other disciplines.
- Guide and mentor the art team (2D, 3D, animation, VFX, UI) to deliver consistent, high-quality visuals.
- Create key art assets and visual benchmarks. This role includes hands-on artistic work at a high level.
- Help plan and prioritize the art team’s workload, balancing creative ambition with production needs.
- Ensure the artistic vision stays aligned across all areas: characters, environments, UI, and more.
- Provide feedback and support to artists to help them grow and reach their full potential.
Minimum Requirements:
- 3+ years of experience in the game industry, with at least 1–2 years in a lead or director role.
- A strong portfolio demonstrating both high-quality personal work and leadership over a coherent visual style.
- Experience overseeing multiple art disciplines (2D, 3D, UI, etc.) within a game team.
- Ability to communicate clearly with both artists and non-artists.
- Proven track record of shipping high-quality games with a cohesive artistic direction.
- Experience working with game engines like Unity or Unreal.
Bonus Points:
- Hands-on experience creating both 2D and 3D assets.
- Experience managing outsourcing or freelance artists.
- Strong understanding of pipelines, tools, and workflows for games development.
- Experience with shaders, lighting, VFX, or technical art.
- Familiarity with agile production environments.
- Experience being part of a game project from early incubation all the way through post-production. We really value people who have seen the full journey.
What We Offer:
- Flexible working hours with the option to work remotely one day per week.
- Work-life balance made easier with a 35-hour work week (7-hour workday).
- Competitive salary, aligned with your experience and profile.
- A supportive and dynamic work environment, where creativity and collaboration thrive.
- The opportunity to work on top-tier, high-quality games that push the boundaries of innovation.
- Complimentary breakfast every morning at the office to start your day right.
- Private health insurance subsidy to help keep you and your loved ones protected.
- Mental health support because we care about your well-being.
- Optional benefits for transportation and dining to make your daily routine smoother.
- Regular social events and team gatherings, fostering a strong sense of community and fun.
Interested?
We’d love to see your portfolio and learn more about your background. Apply now and help us make something beautiful together.