TL;DR

Art Lead (Casual Games): Lead the artistic vision and create high-quality UI, animations, visual effects, and gameplay assets for live and prototype casual games with an accent on UI assets and AI workflows. Focus on mentoring junior artists, collaborating cross-functionally, and integrating AI tools to boost productivity.

Location: Fully remote or onsite in Berlin, Germany

Company

%hirify_global% is a remote-first product company specializing in casual instant games played globally across all devices, partnering with major platforms like Facebook and Samsung.

What you will do

Create high-quality UI, core gameplay, and meta game art assets from concept to implementation.
Own and maintain the artistic vision, ensuring consistency and quality across all art produced.
Create UI animations, transitions, visual effects, and implement them in the game engine.
Prototype new game titles from concept to playable builds.
Support and mentor junior artists on the team.
Collaborate with producers, developers, designers, and technical artists to meet technical and creative requirements.

Requirements

Must have excellent English communication skills.
1+ years as an art lead and 5+ years in UI-focused art roles in the games industry.
Experience with casual puzzle and free-to-play mobile games.
Advanced proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite.
Strong understanding of artistic workflows including UI, gameplay, meta gameplay, animations, and UX design.
Comfortable integrating AI tools into art pipelines.

Nice to have

Experience designing characters and environments.
Experience animating in Spine.
Experience working with external artists and studios.

Culture & Benefits

Flexible remote-first work setup with option to work onsite in Berlin.
Flexible working hours with no crunch or overtime.
Generous vacation policy regardless of location.
Home office allowance and equipment choice (MacBook Pro or Lenovo).
Training opportunities and wellness benefits including virtual yoga and meditation.
Monthly meal allowances and extra grants for home office costs.
Regular team events and biannual offsite retreats.