Lead Artist

Do you have game art experience, and are you seeking a new job in Amsterdam? Skillsearch is helping a games company find a Lead Artist, and the role comes with an attractive salary and benefits package. 

The Lead is responsible for maintaining the team’s focus and motivation by acting as an example for others to follow.  

In your first few weeks in this Lead Artist role, you can expect to: 

• Keep up to date with relevant developments related to game art production in the market, current and future, following up on new technologies and tools when required 
• Represent the studio to external stakeholders and other contacts 
• Proactively identify skills and experience gaps in the project’s art team. 

To apply for this Lead Artist job, you will need 5+ years in a Lead Artist role. You will also require the following: 

• Experience of the full development cycle on console/PC titles 
• Strong traditional art fundamentals, including the function of form and colour, proportions, shape, etc 
• Experience crafting content that meets both the creative aspiration of the team and needs of the product 
• Skills in agile development methods and a master of Jira and Confluence to track and manage progress. 

In return for your passion, collaborative approach and commitment, you will receive a generous salary and benefits package, joining a friendly and inclusive culture. 

If this full time Lead Artist job in Amsterdam motivates and inspires you, please contact Sam from Skillsearch today at sr@skillsearch.com. 

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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.