Art Lead / Art Director (Game Development)

TL;DR

Art Lead / Art Director (Game Development): Leading the artistic vision and visual identity of upcoming games while guiding a talented team of artists. Focus on defining visual direction, mentoring, and creating high-level art assets.

Location: Valencia, Spain (Hybrid)

Company

Digital Sun is a standout studio in the indie game world, known for its successful titles and ambitious projects.

What you will do

• Define and maintain the visual direction of our games, in collaboration with the game directors and leads from other disciplines.
• Guide and mentor the art team (2D, 3D, animation, VFX, UI) to deliver consistent, high-quality visuals.
• Create key art assets and visual benchmarks, including hands-on artistic work.
• 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.