Art Lead / Art Director (Gamedev)

TL;DR

Art Lead / Art Director (Gamedev): Shape the visual identity of games and lead a talented team of artists. Focus on guiding artistic vision, creating high-level art, and ensuring artistic alignment across various areas.

Location: Valencia, Spain (Hybrid)

Company

hirify.global is a standout studio in the indie game world with three successful titles and new ambitious projects underway.

What you will do

• Define and maintain the visual direction of games in collaboration with game directors and leads.
• Guide and mentor the art team (2D, 3D, animation, VFX, UI) to deliver consistent, high-quality visuals.
• Create key art assets and visual benchmarks.
• Help plan and prioritize the art team’s workload, balancing creative ambition with production needs.
• Ensure the artistic vision stays aligned across all areas: characters, environments, UI, and more.
• Provide feedback and support to artists to help them grow and reach their full potential.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in the game industry, with at least 1–2 years in a lead or director role.
• A strong portfolio demonstrating both high-quality personal work and leadership over a coherent visual style.
• Experience overseeing multiple art disciplines (2D, 3D, UI, etc.) within a game team.
• Ability to communicate clearly with both artists and non-artists.
• Proven track record of shipping high-quality games with a cohesive artistic direction.
• Experience working with game engines like Unity or Unreal.

Nice to have

• Hands-on experience creating both 2D and 3D assets.
• Experience managing outsourcing or freelance artists.
• Strong understanding of pipelines, tools, and workflows for games development.
• Experience with shaders, lighting, VFX, or technical art.
• Familiarity with agile production environments.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible working hours with the option to work remotely one day per week.
• Work-life balance made easier with a 35-hour work week (7-hour workday).
• A supportive and dynamic work environment, where creativity and collaboration thrive.
• The opportunity to work on top-tier, high-quality games that push the boundaries of innovation.
• Complimentary breakfast every morning at the office to start your day right.
• Free language classes in both English and Spanish to help you grow personally and professionally.