Lead Artist

Are you an experienced Lead Game Artist ready to shape the visual direction of an exciting new casual game project?

This is an opportunity to take full ownership of the game’s art style, guide a talented team, and drive the overall visual quality of the product through continuous iteration and creative leadership.

What you'll be doing:

• Define and maintain the overall art style for the casual game project, ensuring consistency and visual excellence across all assets.
• Lead and mentor the art team to deliver high-quality artwork while fostering creativity and growth.
• Manage art resources, create project plans, and ensure smooth and efficient development workflows.
• Collaborate with product managers, programmers, and designers to meet project milestones and deliver assets on time.
• Oversee the production process to ensure all visual elements align with gameplay, brand, and artistic vision.
• Continuously improve art pipelines and production standards to enhance quality and efficiency.

What we're looking for:

• At least 5 years of experience in game art, including 2 or more years in a lead or senior artist position.
• Degree from a recognised art institution or equivalent professional training, with a strong foundation in visual design and artistic expression.
• Proven experience in developing successful casual or mobile games for international audiences, with a strong understanding of Western (European and American) market preferences.
• Ability to adapt to and manage multiple artistic styles while maintaining a cohesive aesthetic across projects.
• Strong illustration and visual composition skills, with excellent command of form, lighting, and detail.
• A passion for gaming, a creative mindset, and the ability to think independently and logically.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills, with a collaborative and proactive attitude.

Why join:

• Opportunity to take creative ownership of an international casual game project.
• Collaborate with a passionate, skilled team of artists and developers.
• Work in a dynamic, growth-focused studio where your creative vision can make a lasting impact.
• Develop your leadership skills while shaping a product enjoyed by a global audience.

If you are a Lead Artist who thrives on creativity, collaboration, and driving artistic excellence, this role could be the perfect fit for you. Apply now, or email Joe McKernan - jm@skillsearch.com

Years of experience and salary levels are shown purely as a guide. We will only consider applications from candidates that can demonstrate the skills or experience required for the role.

Please be aware that while we would love to respond to every application we receive, due to high numbers we cannot guarantee this. We do however appreciate any time you invest into the application and will make sure to get in touch should anything in future more closely fit your skillset.