Art Director

1 Month ago • 5 Years + • Art

Job Summary

Job Description

Kwalee is seeking an Art Director to define and deliver the artistic vision for their hybrid casual games. The role involves working closely with Design, Programming, Product, and Production teams, and leading a team of Game Artists to create visually stunning and commercially successful games. Responsibilities include leading, mentoring, and inspiring artists, defining visual identity and art direction, developing efficient workflows, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and managing visual and creative aspects of game development to maximize profitability. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of experience, strong knowledge of hybrid casual games, proficiency in art tools like Photoshop and Illustrator, and excellent UI/UX design understanding.
Must have:
  • 5+ years in Lead Artist or Art Director role
  • Mobile gaming experience preferred
  • Knowledge of hybrid casual games
  • Proficient in Photoshop, Illustrator
  • Excellent UI/UX design understanding
  • Strong communication and leadership skills
  • On-site work in Leamington Spa
Perks:
  • Comprehensive medical cover (dental, optical)
  • Life assurance
  • Pension plan
  • 25 days of holiday
  • Unlimited snacks and drinks
  • On-site gym
  • Free parking
  • Electric charging stations
  • State-of-the-art equipment
  • Career growth opportunities
  • Seasonal events
  • Regular townhalls
  • Kwalee merch
  • Dog-friendly policy
  • Relocation assistance
  • Visa sponsorship

Job Details

At Kwalee, we foster an environment where creativity and collaboration come together. Specialising in both the development and publishing of casual and hybrid casual games, we also bring our creative touch to publishing PC & Console titles, ensuring a diverse and exciting gaming portfolio. 

By joining our talented team in Bangalore or Leamington Spa, you’ll be part of a space where ideas flow freely, innovation flourishes, and team spirit stays strong. We’ve found that when we’re all together, great things happen. With over 1 billion players already reached, your work will contribute to our shared mission of making the most fun games for the world's players. 

Join the team!

As we continue to grow, we are now looking for an Art Director to join our Development team.

As Art Director, you’ll be responsible for defining and delivering the artistic vision for all our hybrid casual games. You’ll work closely with Design, Programming, Product, and Production teams, and lead a team of talented Game Artists. Together you’ll create visually stunning and commercially successful games that stand out in the market.

This is a permanent role based in our Leamington Spa studio, where our daily in-office collaboration fuels creativity and innovation. If you're not already based locally, we’ll support your move with comprehensive relocation assistance and visa sponsorship, ensuring a smooth transition.

Responsibilities:
  • Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of Game Artists to produce their best work.
  • Define the visual identity and art direction for each game, creating style guides, concept art, and mood boards.
  • Develop efficient workflows and best practices to ensure quality and timely delivery.
  • Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure visuals support gameplay and overall game vision.
  • Work towards reducing costs and increasing revenue to maximise profitability.
  • Take ownership of all relevant visual and creative aspects of the game development process.

Requirements:
  • 5+ years of experience in a Lead Artist or Art Director role, ideally within mobile gaming.
  • Strong knowledge of hybrid casual games and current market trends.
  • Proficient in Photoshop, Illustrator, and other industry-standard art tools.
  • Excellent understanding of UI/UX design.
  • Confident communicator with a collaborative mindset and strong leadership skills.
  • Based in our office in Leamington Spa with 5 days per week  on-site. 

Why Kwalee?

We believe in more than just a job—we’re committed to helping you thrive with a fantastic work-life balance and a range of great benefits! You’ll enjoy comprehensive medical cover, including dental and optical care, life assurance, and a solid pension plan. Plus, you’ll have 25 days of holiday to recharge, along with unlimited snacks and drinks to keep you energised throughout the day.

Enjoy the benefits of an on-site gym, free parking, and convenient electric charging stations. We provide state-of-the-art equipment and plenty of career growth opportunities to set you up for success. And to keep things lively, we host seasonal events, regular townhalls, and share exclusive Kwalee merch. With our dog-friendly policy and a vibrant office atmosphere, there’s always something fun going on!

Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

At Kwalee, we take pride in being an equal opportunity employer, where we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential to driving creativity. We are committed to creating a safe, welcoming, and supportive environment where everyone can thrive.

Our culture is built on celebrating the diverse voices of our team members, fuelling innovation and strengthening our connection to our players. We are dedicated to advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion across all areas of life, including age, disability, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.

We recognise the importance of self-development, career progression, and well-being in retaining our talented team. At Kwalee, we celebrate individuality and encourage everyone to bring their authentic selves to work.

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