Art Lead (remote)

What are you working on?

• Platforms: Mobile, VR, Android, VR/AR, AR, AR/VR

For which tasks (responsibilities)?

• Establish and communicate a clear artistic vision for XR projects, ensuring consistency and maintaining high-quality standards across all assets.

• Lead, mentor, and support a multidisciplinary art team, including 2D/3D artists, animators, and designers.

• Collaborate closely with development and other departments to ensure seamless integration of art assets into the game engine.

• Supervise the production of concept art, 3D models, animations, textures, and UI elements.

• Develop and optimize art pipelines, tools, and workflows to increase production efficiency and meet project deadlines.

• Provide regular feedback and guidance to the art team to elevate the quality of their work and ensure alignment with the project's visual direction.

• Participate in sprint planning, resource allocation, and key meetings to ensure art requirements are properly considered and delivered on time.

• Stay current with industry trends in art, design, and immersive technologies (VR/AR, 3D modeling, real-time rendering, etc.), incorporating relevant innovations into projects.

What kind of professional are we looking for?

• 5+ years of experience in the XR or gaming industry, with significant time in leadership or art management roles.

• Expertise across various art disciplines, including concept art, 3D modeling, texturing, lighting, and animation.

• Solid understanding of color theory and composition

• Strong knowledge of real-time graphics constraints, particularly on VR platforms and across multiple devices.

• Proficiency in industry-standard tools like Autodesk Maya, Blender, ZBrush, Substance Painter, and Photoshop.

• Deep experience with 3D pipelines, workflows, and optimizing art assets for performance and quality.

• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with a proven track record of guiding art teams and collaborating effectively with cross-functional departments.

• In-depth understanding of the technical aspects of art integration in Unity engine.

• Residence within a timezone close to CET.

Nice to have:

• Expertise in motion design and 3D animation

• Understanding of rendering pipelines, specifically Unity’s render pipelines.

• Familiarity with other game engines like Unreal Engine or proprietary engines.

What are the conditions and bonuses?

• 24 working days paid vacation, 7 days sick leave, and public holidays;

• Flexible working hours of remote work;

• Open-minded and outside-the-box ideas embodied in life;

• Award-winning and diverse team to grow together;

• Access to the newest XR technologies and devices;

• Minimum bureaucracy and a great working environment.

The selection process

CV Screening > HR Interview> Technical Interview > Fit Interview