Art Director

MobilityWare•Irvine, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

One of our art directors is retiring. The role is big. The bar is high. This is a rare opportunity: an impactful position at a profitable, stable, self-funded studio with one of the best no-crunch cultures in our industry. And you? You’ve been there, drawn that. Years in the trenches creating beautiful art, honing your artistic eye. Iterating, pivoting, and shipping art that blew customers away. And while you still love creating, you’re no longer just an individual contributor. You’re also a manager. You coach, inspire, and do the meaningful work of helping artists create amazing work. You’re growing as a leader. Collaborative and organized, because great teams make great products. You love supporting your peers and partnering with designers, engineers, product owners, and our other Art Director. Together, you will shape the artistic vision for our products. You’re flexible. Happy to create beauty in any genre, any style. You will help ensure that tens of millions of players have a beautiful experience. You’ll thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with a large portfolio, including some of the most played mobile games in the world! The stakes are high. The expectations, even higher. Help us bring joy to others, one game at a time.

Requirements

Onsite in Irvine studio, Tuesday & Wednesday
12+ years experience as an artist, art manager, or art leader
3+ years managing artists
Deep expertise with 2D art, illustrations, icons, and/or UI/UX
Expert knowledge of standard tools (Illustrator, Photoshop, etc.)
A growth mindset—willing to become a stronger leader
Self-motivated, proactive, and collaborative
Able to operate at director level with other senior leaders
Passion for delivering high-quality products

Nice To Haves

Games experience is a plus, not a requirement
Mobile game experience is a plus, not a requirement

Responsibilities

Oversee the development of all visuals for your teams.
All stages of the pipeline.
All aspects of the work (illustrations, textures, characters, UI/UX, tech art, animations, particles, style guides, icons, …)
Drive and derive the vision of our product owners
Manage a team of talented artists
Collaborate effectively with other department leaders
Champion our culture, processes, and styles
Facilitate timeliness, quality, and flexibility
Be comfortable managing external partners (if/when appropriate)
Excel wherever you’re needed, from pushing pixels to mentoring future stars
Help us bring joy to others