Art Lead

Art Lead – Mobile Games (Remote or UAE-based)

We’re working with a fast-growing, international mobile games studio known for creating engaging, social card games enjoyed by millions of players worldwide. With successful titles already in the market and new projects in the pipeline, the team is now looking for a hands-on Art Lead to drive the creative vision across current and upcoming games.

This is a leadership role that blends art direction with hands-on production. You’ll be defining the visual identity of the games, managing both internal and external art resources, and ensuring high-quality delivery across 2D art, UI/UX, environments, and animation. The studio values versatility, creativity, and strong leadership — they’re looking for someone who can set the bar high and lead by example.

The role is fully remote within select regions (South America, Eastern Europe, Portugal, UAE), or can be based in the studio’s UAE office.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Own and drive the visual direction for new and existing mobile game titles.
• Lead, mentor, and support a cross-functional art team including 2D artists, animators, UI/UX designers, and 3D artists.
• Collaborate closely with product, design, and development teams to bring the creative vision to life.
• Provide hands-on contributions when needed — from asset creation to visual polish.
• Manage and review the work of both internal team members and external partners/outsourcers.
• Maintain visual consistency and brand alignment across all assets and features.
• Optimize assets for mobile performance and ensure seamless Unity integration.
• Develop and maintain art documentation, style guides, and scalable workflows.
• Give clear, actionable feedback and foster a positive, high-performing art culture.

What They’re Looking For:

• Extensive experience in game art production, with at least 2+ years in a leadership or lead artist role.
• Proven portfolio of mobile game art (ideally in casual, card, or tabletop game genres).
• Strong skills in 2D and/or 3D asset creation, with the ability to contribute directly when needed.
• Solid understanding of color theory, lighting, composition, and visual storytelling.
• Experience in UI/UX art and mobile-first layout design.
• Familiarity with Unity pipelines, optimization, and performance best practices.
• Proficient with tools like Photoshop, Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, Spine, and Unity.
• Strong leadership, communication, and team management skills.
• Fluent English and comfortable working across time zones with multicultural teams.
• A genuine passion for gaming — bonus points for enthusiasm toward card or social games.

Bonus Experience (Nice to Have):

• Art direction experience on real-time multiplayer or card-based games.
• Motion graphics or video production knowledge (e.g., After Effects, Premiere).
• Background in both UI/UX and general art direction.

What’s on Offer:

• Competitive salary depending on experience.
• Fully remote work within key regions or relocation support for UAE.
• Visa sponsorship available if based in the UAE.
• Flexible working schedule and remote-friendly culture.
• Growth opportunities and the chance to shape the visual direction of globally played titles.
• A collaborative, creative environment with a team that genuinely loves what they do.