Art Director

Do you have a passion for crafting stunning game worlds and leading teams to create unforgettable visual experiences? Are you excited to take ownership of the artistic vision and collaborate with a talented team to make great games?

Snowprint Studios is looking for an Art director. This is your opportunity to work with competent industry experts on a prestigious, multiple finalist and award winning* team and strategy game.

In this role, you'll define and drive the artistic direction of our games, ensuring a cohesive and inspiring visual style. You'll work closely with artists, designers, and developers to bring our creative vision to life while balancing aesthetics with gameplay. With strong leadership and communication skills, you’ll mentor the art team, provide clear direction, and foster a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement. Your ability to make thoughtful decisions, stay curious, and push creative boundaries will help shape the future of our games.

As a game creator in a small, nimble team, you deeply believe that great games are built through teamwork, valuing every voice, and thrive on collaborative problem-solving. You'll contribute to all aspects of development—from gameplay and tech to marketing—while crafting game art hands-on. You'll foster a creative environment for both the internal art team and external partners, collaborate with our publisher to shape the game's brand and marketing, and refine the game through playtesting and discussions with artists, designers, and programmers.

At Snowprint Studios, we believe that kindness, curiosity, and a love for making great games define who we are. If you're ready to lead, inspire, and create extraordinary game worlds, we’d love to hear from you!

At Snowprint Studios, our games are built using Unity.

This role is based in our Stockholm Studio.

To succeed in this role, we think you have…

• Many years of experience in game development, with at least 2 years in a leadership role.

• An exceptional portfolio showcasing expertise in art direction, visual storytelling, and game aesthetics.

• Fluent in tools like Maya and Adobe® Photoshop (or equivalent 3D and 2D programs).

• Experience in taking a game from napkin drawings to launch in an Art Director or Lead Artist role.

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to guide and inspire the team. With experience of successfully assembled, developed and maintained a team of exceptionally talented artists through coaching and feedback.

• The ability to take ownership, make informed creative decisions, and drive projects forward.

• A deep passion for games and an understanding of their artistic and technical challenges.

Nice-to-have

• Professional experience in Unity or other game engines.

• Experience developing mobile games.

• Good understanding of the mobile platforms and games market.

• A solid foundation in traditional art.

• A track record of mentoring and developing artists to reach their full potential.

• A curiosity-driven mindset, always exploring new artistic and technical innovations.

About Snowprint Studios

At Snowprint Studios, we believe that great games are created by talented, creative, and kind individuals working together in a friendly, inspiring environment. Since our founding in Stockholm in 2015, we’ve been on an exciting journey—launching our first game, Legend of Solgard, and expanding to Berlin in 2017 to grow our talented team. Today, we’re a 50 (ish)-person studio, split between our Stockholm and Berlin Studios, and we continue to push the boundaries of mobile gaming.

Perks & Benefits

Sharing Success
We believe great work should be rewarded. Our profit-sharing bonus program means that when we hit our goals, we all celebrate the wins together.

Health & Peace of Mind
Your well-being comes first. Depending on Studios, we offer different health benefits to keep you feeling your best.

A Place to Thrive
Work from our brand-new studio locations in the heart of Mitte, Berlin or Södermalm, Stockholm, designed to inspire creativity and collaboration.

Flexibility that Works for You
We love having our team together in the office, while also understanding that life doesn't always fit with the location.That’s why we offer flexible work-from-home options to help you balance work and life.

Set Up for Success
Whether you're at home or in the studio, we provide all the equipment you need for a dual setup so you can work comfortably and efficiently.

Grow With Us
We encourage self-leadership, knowledge-sharing, and continuous development. If there’s a skill you want to learn or an area where you want to grow to create even better games, we’ll support you in making it happen.

Time to Recharge
We know that creativity thrives when you have time to rest. Enjoy six weeks of paid vacation to relax, recharge, and come back inspired.

For more information on Snowprint Studios, visit our website and be sure to follow us on our Socials. At Snowprint Studios, we embrace diversity both in the worlds we create and in our workplace. Join us in shaping the future of gaming!

* Pocket Gamer Awards 2022 winner ‘mobile game of the year’ and ‘best strategy game’

**Pocket Gamer Awards 2024 winner 'best game we are still playing’ and finalist 'best developer'