Lead Artist

Job Description

We are looking for a Lead Artist to lead our art team and collaborate closely with the Art Director across all studio projects. This role involves creating and maintaining efficient art production workflows, managing the outsourcing pipeline for high-quality asset delivery, and staying updated on trends in marketing-related artwork to produce captivating visuals that engage players.
The ideal candidate will lead by example, nurturing a collaborative and creative team environment.

They will be actively involved in planning, assigning, and reviewing tasks to meet project milestones. Strong leadership, project management skills, deep artistic expertise, and excellent communication abilities are essential for this role. Experience in managing outsourcing, awareness of current marketing trends, and adaptability to new technologies are crucial. The candidate should also mentor team members, fostering professional growth while ensuring the art department’s work aligns with the game’s vision and standards.
Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain workflows, art pipelines, and best practices for art production, asset management, and version control to maximize efficiency and quality.
• Manage the outsourcing pipeline, including vendor selection, contract negotiation, and ensuring timely delivery of high-quality assets.
• Stay informed on current and emerging trends in marketing-related artwork to ensure game visuals and promotional materials are compelling and enhance player engagement.
• Lead and manage the art team, overseeing development in close collaboration with the Art Director.
• Plan, assign, and review team tasks to ensure projects are completed to a high standard, on time, and within budget.
• Foster a collaborative and creative environment within the art team, providing guidance, mentorship, and feedback to support professional growth and ensure consistent quality of art assets.
• Facilitate seamless communication between the art team and other departments to ensure alignment on project goals and integration of art assets into the game engine.
• Participate in the recruitment and onboarding process for new art team members, identifying talent that fits the team’s needs and culture.
• Regularly review and assess the art team’s workload and capacity, adjusting project timelines and resources as necessary to meet production milestones.
• Identify artist strengths and weaknesses to assign work in the art department to the best fit.

Employment Benefits

• 4-day work week (Mon-Thur)
• Hybrid (home office optional)
• Private health insurance coverage
• Cool office & work events
• Relocation support
• Funds & more

Job Requirements

Essential Skills:

• Strong leadership and project management skills with a focus on guiding the art team and ensuring timely project delivery.
• Deep artistic expertise and technical proficiency in art production workflows and best practices.
• Strong knowledge and prior experience using industry tools for managing teams in production.
• General knowledge of various tools, programs, and software.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills for effective teamwork and cross-departmental coordination.
• Experience in managing outsourcing pipelines, including vendor selection and quality control.
• Awareness of marketing-related artwork trends to create compelling game visuals.
• Ability to mentor team members, fostering a growth-oriented environment.
• Adaptability to new technologies and industry trends, ensuring continuous improvement and innovation.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 8 years of industry experience
• Portfolio showcasing your skills as an artist
• CV in English clearly highlighting character, knowledge, experience with software and tools, and professional experience
• Relocation to Malta, if not already based there