Art Director

Values Value is a recruiting company with expertise in game development and is currently looking for an experienced Art Director for an international game development studio. The studio is working on casual puzzle games for mobile platforms. This is a unique opportunity to influence the visual style and player experience of projects designed to reach millions of players worldwide, while shaping the creative vision of a young, ambitious studio.

What are you working on?

• Genres: Casual, Puzzle
• Platforms: Mobile

For which tasks (responsibilities)?

• Forming and maintaining a consistent visual style;

• Hands-on production: creating and refining key visual elements (depending on specialization – 2D, UI/UX, etc.);

• Mentoring the team;

• Building and optimising processes within the art department;

• Implementing and adapting AI tools;

• Creating and updating guidelines and mood boards;

• Working with outsourced staff as needed: setting tasks, quality control;

• Supporting communication within the art team, creating an environment for growth and development.

What kind of professional are we looking for?

• At least 2 years of experience as an Art Director or Lead Artist in game development;

• Ability to maintain and develop a consistent visual style for a project;

• Strong artistic vision and sense of composition, with a keen eye for and understanding of contemporary visual trends in casual and hybrid-casual genres;

• Hands-on experience in at least one of the key areas: 2D, 3D, or UI/UX;

• Ability to communicate effectively with the team: providing constructive feedback, fostering engagement, and offering support;

• Experience in building and optimizing processes within the art pipeline;

• Willingness and interest in using AI tools as part of production;

• High level of responsibility and ownership: ability to take charge of the art direction as a product, propose solutions, and drive them to completion;

• English level B2+.

Desired:

• Experience launching projects from scratch and defining a visual style;

• Professional experience with casual and hybrid-casual genres;

• Familiarity with Unity and understanding of its fundamentals;

• Experience creating marketing assets, brand materials, or supporting marketing initiatives;

• Experience implementing AI tools into team workflows.

Why do we enjoy working here?

• A startup-like company with the stability and expertise of a professional team, bringing proven experience from industry leaders such as Tripledot, Zeptolab, Popcore, and more;

• A high-impact role where you’ll directly shape the product and its visual direction;

• Creative freedom and the chance to turn your ideas into reality;

• The opportunity to work on bold and ambitious projects that make a difference;

• A tight-knit, supportive team culture that values openness, collaboration, and growth;

• A full-time, remote position with a flexible schedule;

• Employment in the UK or a contractor setup in your country of residence;

• Paid business trips and conference attendance;

• Ongoing support for your professional growth and development.