Game Art Director at Uplive

Ho Chi Minh City, , Vietnam -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

26 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

28 Jun, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Visual Direction, Creative Strategy, UI/UX Design, Art Leadership, Resource Planning, Mentorship, Mobile Game Art, Prototyping, Photoshop, Illustrator, Figma, Animation, Motion Design, Cross-functional Collaboration, Market Research, Visual Polish

Industry

Mobile Gaming Apps

Description

Location: HCM Onsite (Relocation Support) ABOUT THE JOB We are seeking an experienced Game Art Director to lead the visual direction and creative strategy for our mobile game portfolio. You will define the artistic vision, ensure visual consistency across products, and guide artists and cross-functional teams to deliver world-class aesthetics that elevate player engagement and marketability. This role is central to shaping how our games look, feel, and stand out globally. WHAT YOU WILL DO Own the end-to-end UI/UX direction, setting standards for clarity, usability, and visual polish across all products. Ensure efficient artists team workflows, resource planning, and clear communication. Provide creative direction and mentorship to designers and artists, maintaining consistency across game assets, UI, animations, and branding. across departments. Collaborate closely with Product Owners, Game Designer, Technical Artist, and Developers to align artistic decisions with gameplay, usability, and production constraints. Review, refine, and approve all visual deliverables, ensuring they meet quality benchmarks and support player engagement goals. Drive continuous research into top-performing mobile games, market trends, and regional visual preferences (e.g., Korea, Japan, US) to strengthen competitive advantage. Partner with the UA and Creative teams to bring learnings from ad creatives and store tests into the in-game product experience. QUALIFICATIONS Technical Requirements Minimum 4-6 years of experience in game art, UI/UX, or creative leadership, including at least 1-2 years in a senior or lead role. Deep understanding of mobile game art styles, usability patterns, and UI frameworks. Strong capability in visual direction, creative strategy, and building cohesive art systems. Experience reviewing and guiding work across multiple domains (UI, concept art, animation, VFX, marketing assets). Proficiency in design and prototyping tools (Photoshop, Illustrator, Figma, etc.). Background in mobile gaming is highly preferred. Experience with animation or motion design is a plus. Soft Skills Requirements Vision-driven creative leader with strong ownership and decision-making capability. Able to communicate direction clearly, justify creative choices, and align teams around a unified vision. Comfortable managing multiple game portfolios and balancing speed with quality. Highly collaborative, open-minded, and skilled at giving constructive feedback. Able to work cross-functionally with Product, Development, UA, and Marketing teams. Proactive problem-solver who anticipates challenges and drives visual innovation. Portfolio showcasing leadership in visual direction is required. WHAT WE OFFER Competitive salary, 100% salary during probation Performance bonus with 30% of company profit shared with no cap Full SHUI as Vietnamese Law + Premium Private Medical Insurance and annual health check Minimum 12 days paid annual leave + 10 days paid sick leave. 12 days working from home per year Annual flexi-budget (9.400.000 VNĐ/year) for well-being & personal development Free daily lunch with 10+ menu options. Free daily F&B: Snacks, juice, beverage, tea-time Monthly/Bi-monthly team activity allowance Company learning trip will be top of countries that we gain most profit. 1st is Korea, next destination is Japan Sponsored sports activities: badminton, soccer, ... Sponsored overseas conferences and industry events for all levels. Modern equipments/AI tool provided. RELOCATION SUPPORT This position is based in our Ho Chi Minh City office — but don't let that stop you from applying. If you're the right person for this role, we'd love to make the move work for you. Relocation support is available, and we'll work out the details together during the offer stage How To Apply Click the button or contact us at talents@uplive.zone

Responsibilities

Lead the visual direction and creative strategy for a mobile game portfolio, ensuring consistency across UI/UX, animations, and branding. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align artistic decisions with gameplay and production constraints while reviewing all visual deliverables.