Art Director

A stealth mode AAA developer/publisher. Renowned for creating exceptional gaming experiences, the studio is currently working on its first major title—a fully funded AAA project already several years into development, with several years remaining until release.

THE ROLE

We're looking for an Art Director to lead the artistic vision of our upcoming game. In this pivotal role, you’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure that every visual element, from characters to environments, immerses players in a cohesive and captivating world. You'll lead a talented, distributed art team and work closely with design, narrative, and technical leads to marry creative ambition with technical execution.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

• Define & Elevate the Visual Style. Refine and evolve the project's existing art direction and establish clear quality benchmarks.
• Lead a World-Class Art Team. Recruit, mentor, and guide artists across multiple disciplines including concept, character, environment, and VFX.
• Drive Artistic Cohesion. Ensure visual consistency across all elements of the game, supporting strong world-building and player immersion.
• Develop Guidelines & Workflows. Create and maintain style guides, best practices, and technical standards that empower the team to succeed.
• Balance Creativity with Technical Constraints. Partner with engineers and tech artists to optimize visuals for performance without sacrificing impact.
• Collaborate Across Disciplines. Work closely with narrative, design, and production teams to integrate visuals that enhance gameplay and storytelling.
• Champion Innovation. Stay on top of emerging art trends, tools, and technologies to push the boundaries of what’s possible.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING

• Demonstrated success in a creative leadership role within a game production environment.
• Deep experience across multiple artistic disciplines (concept art, environment, characters, VFX).
• Mastery of visual storytelling, color theory, composition, and lighting.
• Hands-on knowledge of art pipelines and production using Unreal Engine.
• Excellent communicator with a talent for feedback, mentorship, and building collaborative team cultures.
• A balanced mindset, creative vision meets practical production sensibility.
• A passion for crafting rich, emotionally resonant game worlds.

WORKING SETUP

• Remote:
  Canada, United States or Europe*

* If based in Europe, availability during East Coast (US) working hours is required for part of the week.

• Seniority level Director

• Employment type
  
  Full-time

• Job function
  
  Art/Creative
• Industries Computer Games

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