Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Art Direction & Illustration: Define and maintain the visual style of live ops content (events, promotions, seasonal updates, etc.) through clear documentation, reference, and visual examples. Produce high-quality key art and illustrative assets as needed.
  
   
• Team & Vendor Management: Oversee internal artists and manage external vendors and freelancers, providing feedback, schedules, and direction to ensure consistent quality and on-time delivery.
  
   
• Pipeline Oversight: Optimize and maintain art pipelines for efficiency and scalability. Work closely with producers, engineers, and product managers to ensure smooth asset integration and delivery.
  
   
• Cross-Functional Communication: Serve as the creative point of contact for live ops updates, collaborating with design, marketing, and product teams to align on visual needs and timelines.
  
   
• Creative Problem Solving: Balance creative ambition with production realities, making smart, strategic decisions that keep the content engaging while meeting deadlines.
  
   
• Quality Control: Review and approve final art assets to ensure they meet quality, branding, and technical requirements.
  
   

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in game development or illustration, with at least 3 years in a live ops or mobile game environment.
  
   
• Strong illustration and visual design skills with a polished portfolio showcasing high-quality game or entertainment-related art.
  
   
• Experience managing artists and vendors, including writing briefs, giving clear feedback, and delivering consistent art direction.
  
   
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite and familiarity with art pipelines and asset management tools
  
   
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; able to clearly articulate vision and feedback
  
   
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with strong time management skills and ability to juggle multiple deadlines
  
   
• Experience with mobile free-to-play games and live content schedules is a major plus
  
   

• Familiarity with Unity

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