Art Lead

2 Months ago • All levels • Art

Job Summary

Job Description

The Art Lead will be responsible for establishing a strong artistic vision for mobile games while actively participating in production. They will shape the artistic direction of the portfolio, refine art pipelines, and ensure quality and consistency across games. This includes collaborating with various teams to create a scalable visual identity, making key visual decisions, and working with internal and external artists. The role also involves guiding artists, defining visual directions, contributing to asset creation, optimizing art pipelines, aligning visual styles with game strategies, managing art production efficiency, and staying updated on industry trends.
Must have:
  • Experience as a game artist, with a focus on mobile game development.
  • A track record of shipping mobile games, ideally in the casual or hybrid space.
  • Proficiency in Photoshop, Unity, Blender (or equivalent 3D software).
  • A deep understanding of mobile performance constraints and optimization techniques.
  • Experience in building and managing art pipelines.
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills.
Perks:
  • Real ownership and fast feedback.
  • Relocation assistance including visas and bonuses.
  • Flexible hybrid work setup with 3 core office days and remote work options.
  • 30 days of vacation.
  • Access to an in-house gym and mental health support.
  • Office with Alster lake view, coffee, and snacks.
  • Team events and game nights.

Job Details

At Sunday, we fuel hybrid-casual games by developing and marketing fun, easy-to-play mobile games that consistently top the charts and generate hundreds of millions of downloads globally. Our talented team of developers, artists, designers, and marketers work together to build games that are easy to jump into but hard to put down, striking the perfect balance between enjoyment and monetization. As proud members of the applike group, our primary focus is on leveraging their cutting-edge advertising technology to deliver smart, player-friendly monetization and contribute to a thriving mobile ecosystem. Supported by Bertelsmann, Europe's largest media company, we are equipped with the resources to push the boundaries of the mobile gaming space. Join us as we continue to shape the future of hybrid-casual gaming.

To support this transition, we are looking for an Art Lead who can establish a strong artistic vision while remaining hands-on in production. You will play a key role in shaping the artistic direction of our portfolio, refining our art pipelines, and ensuring consistency and quality across our games.

As an Art Lead, you will collaborate closely with Product, Growth/Marketing, and Development teams to create a cohesive and scalable visual identity for our titles. You will also take ownership of key visual decisions while working with external and internal artists to push our games to the next level.

What you will do:

  • Guide and mentor external and internal artists, providing clear feedback and maintaining quality standards.
  • Define and implement the visual direction for new and existing games, ensuring a consistent and engaging player experience.
  • Actively contribute to asset creation, including characters, environments, UI, and animations, to maintain a high-quality standard.
  • Establish and optimize art pipelines to improve efficiency and scalability, ensuring smooth integration into Unity. As
  • Collaborate closely with Product Managers, Developers, and Marketers to align the visual style with gameplay, monetization, and user engagement strategies.
  • Tailor visual ambition to game type – Understand what level of visual quality and investment is needed depending on genre, monetization model, and lifecycle stage (e.g. prototype vs live ops; hyper vs hybrid).
  • Ensure art production is efficient and fits within the performance constraints of mobile platforms.
  • Stay updated on industry trends, tools, and best practices to continuously enhance the artistic quality of our games.

Who you are:

  • Strong experience as a game artist, with a focus on mobile game development.
  • A track record of successfully shipping mobile games, ideally in the casual or hybrid space.
  • Proficiency in key tools such as Photoshop, Unity, Blender (or equivalent 3D software).
  • A deep understanding of mobile performance constraints and optimization techniques for textures, shaders, and assets.
  • Experience in building and managing art pipelines, working with both internal and external artists.
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
  • Strategic mindset with the ability to balance visual excellence with ROI – Knows when polish pays off and when speed or simplicity matter more.
  • A problem-solving mindset, with the ability to adapt to a fast-paced and iterative development environment.
  • Passion for mobile games and an understanding of player expectations in the evolving market.

Fuel for the Adventure: What You Get at Sunday

  • Build Your Skills, Not Just Your CV: At Sunday, you grow by doing. Real ownership, fast feedback, and steep learning curves are the norm. We don’t just offer development programs - we offer real problems to solve and the space to own them.
  • Start Fresh in Hamburg - We’ll Back You: Moving to a new city? We’ll help you make it happen. From visas to relocation bonuses to language support, we’ve got your back. Our goal: help you hit the ground running and feel at home fast.
  • Flexible Setup for Maximum Impact: We work in a hybrid setup with three core office days, plus flexibility where it matters. You’ll get 30 days of vacation, the chance to work remotely up to 3 weeks per year, and access to our in-house gym and mental health support when you need a reset.
  • Work Where It Feels Good: Our office has a 5th floor Alster lake view, strong coffee, top gear, and way too many snacks. But more than that - it’s a space designed for makers, thinkers, and game-changers to connect, collide, and build.
  • More Than Just a Job - Join the Crew: We don’t just work side by side. We share wins, tackle challenges, and have fun together. Team events, game nights, spontaneous pizza runs - they’re part of the ride. Work hard, play smart.

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