Lead Artist (Gamedev)

TL;DR

Lead Artist (Gamedev): Defining and managing the artistic vision for mobile games based on hirify.global IPs with an accent on brand consistency and external developer management. Focus on creating high-quality art assets, illustrating concepts, and collaborating across departmental leadership to align project objectives.

Location: El Segundo, California (Onsite)

Salary: $115,000 – $144,000 Yearly

Company

hirify.global is a leading global toy and family entertainment company and owner of some of the most iconic brand portfolios in the world, including Barbie and Hot Wheels.

What you will do

• Develop, refine, and execute high-quality art assets across multiple mobile game projects.
• Provide artistic guidance, feedback, paint-overs, and clear direction to external developers.
• Ensure brand consistency and adherence to style guidelines across all internal and external assets.
• Create mood boards, refine pitch decks, and produce compelling marketing and UA art.
• Collaborate with Design, Engineering, Product Management, and Marketing leads to align project vision.
• Participate in hiring art personnel by reviewing portfolios and interviewing candidates.

Requirements

• BA/BS in illustration, Graphic Design, Fine Arts, or equivalent.
• 5+ years of experience as a Lead Artist or above in the mobile game industry.
• Proven experience managing and providing actionable feedback to external development teams.
• Successful track record of shipping 2–3 mobile game titles and supporting them through live operations.
• Strong proficiency in Photoshop, Illustrator, Figma, Maya, and Unity.
• Must be based in or able to work from El Segundo, California.

Nice to have

• Prior experience with IP games and mobile marketing art.
• Familiarity with live operations and post-launch art asset production.
• Experience working in Unreal Engine.
• Knowledge of current industry trends and market-leading mobile games.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive total pay programs and comprehensive benefits.
• Inclusive workplace culture focused on belonging and respect.
• Opportunity to work with world-famous, iconic IPs.
• Environment that encourages a growth mindset and continuous learning.