Studio Art Lead

Summary

Join SOFTGAMES as a Studio Art Lead - Fully Remote to elevate the studio's artistic quality and performance. As a key member of the team, you will focus on three core areas: Art Team Development, Moderating art-related communication, and Concept creation for new projects.

Requirements

• A minimum of 10+ years in the games industry
• Proven track record of contributing to shipped titles, preferably in casual games
• At least 5+ years of experience in a Senior Artist or leadership position within a gaming studio
• An exceptional portfolio that demonstrates expertise in creating game art, including concept art, asset creation, and stylistic leadership
• Proven experience mentoring and leading teams, providing actionable feedback, and fostering the growth of artists’ talents across multiple projects
• Hands-on experience with modern art tools and software, such as Adobe Creative Suite, Unity, 3D modeling software (Blender, Maya, etc.), and version control systems (e.g., Git)
• Thorough understanding of the game development cycle, from concept to final release, and how art integrates seamlessly within it
• Exceptional Communication in English, both verbal and written

Responsibilities

• Mentor and train artists across multiple game teams
• Identify talent gaps and help recruit specialized roles
• Introduce modern tools, techniques, and workflows to streamline production and elevate artistic output
• Establish standards and improve processes
• Facilitate cross-team knowledge exchange to foster collaboration and growth
• Moderate communication and feedback loops between artists without compromising the independence of individual game teams
• Raise Art related topics to studio management
• Promote a positive, collaborative culture, ensuring the art team feels supported and empowered
• Play a key role in creating new concepts and defining art styles for upcoming projects
• Assemble and guide new project teams, providing direction on style, vision, and execution
• Collaborate closely with other leads to establish the foundation for successful project execution
• Conduct regular 1-on-1s with artists to check in on their progress, provide feedback, and offer support
• Champion the implementation of new technology and software that aligns with the studio's vision
• Collaborate with other department leads (e.g., design, programming) to ensure a smooth development pipeline
• Contribute to studio-level discussions on the future of our games and how to elevate their visual identity
• Manage the overall health and well-being of the art team, advocating for work-life balance and healthy workloads

Benefits

• Remote first - We have a flexible working setup. Either fully remote wherever you are or on-site in our modern office in central Berlin - You decide
• Flexible working hours - Structure your working hours to your needs. No crunch, no overtime!
• Generous vacation regulation no matter where you are!
• Home office allowance - Working from home but something is missing? We offer a budget to make your home office as productive as possible
• Further Training - Everyone at SOFTGAMES is offered training opportunities to strengthen their skills or learn something new!
• Studio - We’re a remote-first company but also offer a super modern office with state-of-the-art tech, based in the center of Berlin
• Equipment - Choose between a MacBook Pro or Lenovo Laptop
• Meal allowances - A monthly budget is additionally granted to be spent for your lunches
• Monthly extra grant for home office electricity + internet costs
• Swag - Enjoy our stylish Hoodies, Bags, Mugs, etc
• Offsite Retreats - Twice a year the entire company gets together to learn, share ideas, focus on the future, and celebrate our successes. Our events in general are epic but our off-site Retreat is one of a kind