TL;DR

Art Lead (Gamedev): Providing strategic and operational leadership to the Art Team, overseeing visual disciplines from concept art and 3D modeling to animation, VFX, lighting, and UI/UX. Focus on ensuring coherent integration and visual consistency across all projects and platforms.

Location: Relocation support if needed, making your transition to Munich seamless. Flexible remote work options tailored to your responsibilities.

Company

Located in Munich, Germany, %hirify_global% develops games for PC, Xbox, Playstation and Switch.

What you will do

Provide strategic and operational leadership for the Art Team.
Support the team to achieve consistent visual excellence across all projects and platforms.
Maintain an overview of all art disciplines, ensuring coherent integration and visual consistency.
Collaborate with the Art Director to translate creative vision into actionable production plans.
Mentor, coach, and guide artists across experience levels.
Initiate and drive process improvements to enhance efficiency and quality within the department.

Requirements

Minimum of 7 years of professional experience in game development, including several years in a senior or leadership role within an Art Department.
Proven ability to lead and develop art teams, including setting goals, providing feedback, and supporting professional growth.
Broad understanding of key art disciplines and how they interact in a production pipeline.
Solid knowledge of game art production workflows, optimization principles, and integration into modern engines (preferably Unreal Engine 5).
A strong sense of visual storytelling, composition, color, and artistic direction.
Fluency in English, both spoken and written (German is a plus).

Culture & Benefits

A welcoming and vibrant office located just 10 minutes from Munich Central Station.
A 38-hour workweek, ensuring a healthy work-life balance.
Flexible remote work options tailored to your responsibilities.
Free drinks and weekly fresh organic fruit baskets.
Monthly prepaid credit card top-up of €50 for added convenience.
Exciting company events that combine knowledge exchange, fun, and team spirit.