Lead Artist

1 Month ago • 5 Years +

Job Summary

Job Description

The Lead Artist will be responsible for maintaining high-quality standards across custom games, collaborating with the Associate Art Director, ensuring artwork aligns with client branding, guiding junior artists, creating assets for games, providing feedback, and optimizing workflows. They will also set art schedules, coordinate with stakeholders, communicate the product vision, and motivate the team. Strong candidates should have experience leading art teams and creating game art, along with proficiency in Adobe CC programs and production management tools. This role requires excellent communication, leadership, teamwork skills, and adaptability.
Must have:
  • 2+ years leading art teams, 5+ years creating game art
  • Strong skills in illustration, color, composition, anatomy, and branding
  • Proficiency in Adobe CC programs (Photoshop and Illustrator)
  • Experience with production management tools such as Jira and Monday
  • Understanding of branding, with experience in typography and designing logos
  • Strong portfolio of 2D game assets
  • Excellent communication, leadership, and teamwork skills
  • Business-oriented, adaptable, and able to multitask
Perks:
  • Budget for personal development
  • Well-being Budget
  • Annual bonus
  • Development days to grow professionally
  • Free English classes
  • Paid vacation days/paid sick leaves

Job Details

RubyPlay is a progressive and energetic iGaming development studio that specializes in the design and creation of the most entertaining and engaging slot games, as well as value-add tools for gaming operators. RubyPlay was founded by a group of industry gurus and has evolved into a “Gem” of the iGaming industry!

Our team values are maintaining high quality, following the best & modern practices, and continuous development.

Currently we are looking for a Lead Artist to maintain high-quality standards across custom games for our growing client list.


Here’s How You’ll Make an Impact:

  • Collaborate and support the Associate Art Director in executing art tasks
  • Ensure artwork aligns with client branding and specifications
  • Guide junior artists and inspire the creative team
  • Create assets for bespoke and branded games, including UI, backgrounds, banners, symbols, icons, and logos
  • Provide feedback on static art and finalise assets for animation
  • Optimise workflows by exploring new tools and techniques

Management & Leadership

  • Set and manage art schedules, assign Jira/Monday tasks, and coordinate with stakeholders
  • Organise meetings, structure asset handovers, and collaborate with designers, animators, and developers
  • Communicate the product vision, remove obstacles, and maintain team focus
  • Motivate and mentor the team, ensuring transparency and engagement
  • Conduct 1-on-1 meetings, daily stand-ups, and performance reviews
  • Foster a positive, creative, and collaborative team environment

What Makes You A Strong Candidate:

  • 2+ years leading art teams, 5+ years creating game art
  • Strong skills in illustration, colour, composition, anatomy, and branding
  • Proficiency in Adobe CC programs, specifically Photoshop and Illustrator
  • Experience with production management tools such as Jira and Monday
  • Understanding of branding, with experience in typography and designing logos
  • Strong portfolio of 2D game assets in semi-realistic and cartoon styles
  • Excellent communication, leadership, and teamwork skills
  • Business-oriented, adaptable, and able to multitask

Why You’ll Love It Here:

  • Talented and open people around
  • Budget for personal development 
  • Well-being Budget
  • Annual bonus
  • Development days to grow professionally
  • Free English classes
  • Paid vacation days/paid sick leaves

Interested in becoming a RubyPlayer and making a mark in the iGaming world? Join us!

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