Art Director (Unreal)

TL;DR

Art Director (Unreal): Defining and executing the visual style, tone, and quality bar for a new game as it moves from prototyping into pre-production, with an accent on art direction, visual storytelling, and cross-specialization leadership. Focus on building the art team, shaping the game's identity through launch, and solving complex challenges involving rendering, lighting, VFX, environments, and production constraints.

Location: Hybrid work in Stockholm, with office attendance required on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays. Relocation assistance is not available.

Company

hirify.global is a game development studio creating ambitious interactive worlds and new intellectual properties.

What you will do

• Define and execute the game's visual style, tone, and visual quality bar.
• Build and lead the art team, providing direction and constructive feedback across multiple art specializations.
• Carry the artistic vision from prototyping through execution, launch, and ongoing development.
• Prepare visual and written briefs and support internal artists and outsourcing partners.
• Apply knowledge of game design, industry trends, technical limitations, and player experience to guide visual decisions.

Requirements

• Experience shipping an AA or AAA game as a mentor, manager, and/or Art Director.
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to deliver clear artistic feedback.
• Advanced skills in Maya, Photoshop, ZBrush, or equivalent tools.
• Strong understanding of color, composition, visual storytelling, anatomy, and natural and urban landscapes.
• Experience with Unreal and rendering technologies, including lighting, VFX and particle systems, render passes, grading, and post-processing effects.
• Ability to work from the Stockholm office on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays; relocation assistance is unavailable. CV must be provided in English.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid work model designed to support collaboration and creativity.
• Inclusive workplace committed to equal and respectful treatment.
• Opportunity to join a new team during the transition from prototyping to pre-production.
• Opportunity to influence the identity of a new IP over the long term.

Hiring process

• Applications are reviewed continuously.
• Further studio-related information is provided under a non-disclosure agreement.