We are seeking a highly skilled and creative Art Director to lead and execute the artistic vision and UI design for our mobile games. This role requires a hands-on approach, where you will actively create and deliver all assets, from low-fidelity wireframes to high-fidelity UI designs. You will be a one-person army, driving the entire artistic process to ensure a cohesive and visually stunning gaming experience. You will work closely with a small, dynamic team to create engaging, visually stunning mobile gaming experiences.
- Define and execute the artistic vision for mobile games, ensuring alignment with the overall game design.
- Create and deliver all UI designs, from low-fidelity prototypes to high-fidelity assets, along with other necessary game visuals.
- Manage the art pipeline from initial concepts to the production of in-game assets, with a focus on mobile optimization.
- Collaborate with designers, developers, and other stakeholders to ensure cohesive and immersive visuals.
- Take ownership of the entire artistic process, handling both conceptual and production tasks directly.
- Adapt to the changing needs and dynamics of a small, fast-paced team environment.
- Proven expertise in digital drawing and illustration.
- Over 5 years of experience in game art pipelines, from concept to in-game assets, with a focus on mobile optimization.
- At least 5 years of hands-on experience as a UI/UX or graphic designer in the mobile gaming industry.
- A minimum of 3 years of experience developing artistic vision concepts for mobile games.
- Proficiency in key software, including Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Blender, Unity, Figma, or Adobe XD.
- Strong knowledge of optimizing assets for mobile performance, including textures and shaders.
- A portfolio showcasing shipped mobile game titles.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
- Strong self-organization and time management abilities.
- Flexibility and openness to the evolving dynamics of a small team.
- Advanced proficiency in Polish and fluent English.
- A portfolio demonstrating UX flow, from low-fidelity to high-fidelity concepts.
- Experience working in start-up environments.
- Basic animation skills, including familiarity with animation tools to enhance interactivity and storytelling in user experiences.
- A passion for working in a collaborative, small-team setting.
- An opportunity to shape the visual direction of innovative mobile games.
- A collaborative and supportive work environment.
- Flexibility to experiment and contribute to a creative vision.
- The chance to work with a passionate, small team of gaming enthusiasts.
- Multiple opportunities to play board games in and after work.
- Access to Luxmed for you and your family.
- Mental health support - co-financing counseling and psychological support.
- MultiSport card, personal training budget, and a lot of board games :)