Associate Art Director (Game Development)

TL;DR

Associate Art Director (Game Development): Overseeing art direction for project cosmetics from concept through final in-game assets, ensuring clear thematic vision, craft excellence, and strong player resonance with an accent on upholding artistic vision and partnering with leadership. Focus on translating creative and product vision into inspiring, high-quality cosmetic content, aligning cross-regional teams, and mentoring craft leads.

Location: Full relocation support to US (Los Angeles) or Singapore, requiring work from one of these locations.

Company

hirify.global was established in 2006 by entrepreneurial gamers who believe that player-focused development can result in great games.

What you will do

• Oversee art direction for project cosmetics, from concept through final in-game assets.
• Uphold artistic vision, craft standards, and success criteria for cosmetics.
• Partner with Riot LA Creative and Product leadership to implement creative and artistic vision.
• Champion player clarity and fantasy, guiding teams to create visually exciting art.
• Collaborate across Riot LA and Singapore to maintain alignment and resolve challenges.
• Mentor and grow craft leads, fostering creative excellence and leadership confidence.

Requirements

• Deep experience with the game art production pipeline across multiple art disciplines.
• Proven success in art direction and people management.
• Strong background collaborating with external vendors and co-development partners.
• Skilled in stakeholder management, prioritization, and navigating ambiguity.
• Fluent in English, able to clearly communicate creative direction and goals.
• Experience developing a style and artistic vision, shepherding it through production and shipping.

Nice to have

• Experience planning and maintaining production schedules.
• Broad experience shipping stylized AAA content.
• Familiarity with outsourcing workflows and end-to-end pipelines.
• Engine experience (Unreal, Unity, or proprietary).
• Multilingual skills (Mandarin or other regional languages).

Culture & Benefits

• Full relocation support.
• Comprehensive health insurance for you, your spouse, and children.
• Open paid time off and retirement benefits with company matching.
• Life insurance, parental leave, plus short-term and long-term disability.
• Play Fund to deepen knowledge of players and community through games.
• Company matches donations of time and money to non-profits.