Studio Art Manager (GameDev)

TL;DR

Studio Art Manager (GameDev): Leading and developing the art organization across Toronto and Troy studios, ensuring exceptional quality and fostering creative excellence within the art department. Focus on establishing strategic art vision, overseeing resource planning, and championing career development frameworks for a team of 30+ artists.

Location: This is a hybrid or onsite position. Hybrid requires 3 days a week in studio. The studio is located in Troy, NY. Periodic travel between Toronto and the Capital Region (Troy, NY) will be required based on candidate’s home location.

Salary: $125,000–$185,000 USD per year for Principal level, or $100,000–$150,000 USD per year for Specialist level.

Company

hirify.global is a game studio focused on pioneering groundbreaking gaming experiences, known for titles like Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit and Knockout City.

What you will do

• Lead and coach senior people managers, strengthening feedback loops and ensuring the department maintains a strong artist pipeline.
• Partner with Studio Leadership to define the long-term art vision, standards, and goals for both locations.
• Oversee art resource planning and headcount allocation across all active projects.
• Collaborate with Game Directors and Art Directors to uphold the studio’s visual identity and artistic direction.
• Identify and drive initiatives to improve artistic quality, workflow efficiency, and cross-discipline collaboration.
• Serve as a cultural leader across both locations, promoting communication, empathy, and inclusion.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in game art leadership or related creative leadership roles.
• Experience managing multi-level hierarchies within a production environment, with a total team size of 50+ artists.
• Proven ability to balance creative excellence with operational decision-making.
• Strong understanding of art production pipelines, tools, and resource planning.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Shipped multiple games in an art-focused role, using Unity, Unreal, or proprietary engines.

Culture & Benefits

• Foster a culture of curiosity, diversity, and adventurous spirit.
• Committed to pioneering groundbreaking gaming experiences.
• Dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace.
• Equal opportunity employer committed to a workplace free from discrimination and harassment.
• Emphasis on continuous talent development and creative excellence.