Art Director

Pingle Studio invites a proactive and creative Art Director to join our talented team.

Pingle Game Studio is a team of professional game developers with over 17 years of industry experience. We aim to reach and maintain a leading position among video game developers worldwide.
ATTENTION: Pingle Studio DOES NOT HIRE from the Russian Federation.

Key Responsibilities:

•  Develop and implement the creative vision for game projects, ensuring visual style and content quality;
• Create the visual strategy and approach for creatives;
• Communicate with project stakeholders (external partners);
• Estimate incoming art projects (requests);
• Lead, mentor, and coordinate a team of artists and meet quality standards;
• Set up, modify, and maintain processes within the art department;
• Collaborate with other departments (game designers, developers, producers);
• Plan and distribute assignments for the art department;
• Hire and develop the art team;
• Write and maintain documentation: processes and art guides for various teams;
• Provide feedback and guidance to ensure consistency and excellence in all art assets, from concept to final implementation;
• Maintain a cohesive visual style while optimizing workflows and improving production pipelines;
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends, technologies, and tools to push the boundaries of game art and design.

Requirements:

• Proven experience as an Art Director or Lead Artist in the gaming industry;
• Strong portfolio showcasing diverse artistic skills, including 2D/3D, illustration, and concept art;
• Excellent leadership and communication skills with experience managing multidisciplinary art teams;
• Deep understanding of visual storytelling, art fundamentals (composition, color theory, anatomy), and game production pipelines;
• Proficiency in industry-standard software (Maya, 3ds Max, Photoshop, ZBrush, etc.);
• Strong communication skills to effectively convey creative concepts and ideas to cross-functional teams;
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, adapting to changing priorities and tight deadlines;
• Fluent communication in English, both written and spoken.

What we offer:

• Fast hiring and clear  process;
• 20 Paid Vacation Days;
• 10 Paid Sick Leave Days;
• Regular salary reviews;
• Personal Development Plan for clear growing of skills;
• Accountant support and full taxes coverage;
• Comfortable Office Location and the ability to work remotely;
• Corporate English lessons;
• Advanced training: compensation of 50% of the cost of training courses, and video courses;
• Career Path and Mentorship Program;
• Referral internal Program: Active Program with Great Bonuses;
• Community of people who understand your game passion.