Studio Art Lead - Fully Remote

at  Softgames

SOFTGAMES is looking for a Studio Art Lead - Fully Remote to elevate our studio’s artistic quality and performance. In this role you will focus on 3 core areas:

• Art Team Development
• Moderating art-related communication between artists, game teams, and management
• Concept creation for new projects

As Studio Art Lead, you will have a unique position within our organization: Your role is essential in establishing high artistic standards while respecting the unique direction of each project. You will focus on advising, mentoring, and supporting the teams as you guide artists across various game teams, fostering an environment where creativity, innovation, and professional growth can thrive.
All of this will be achieved in a remote environment, requiring a strong ability to connect without in-person interaction effectively.
**Qualified applicants will be expected to complete an Art Assignment.

YOUR ROLE

Your role consists of three main parts:

• Art Team Development and Expansion
• Mentor and train artists across multiple game teams.
• Identify talent gaps and help recruit specialized roles.
• Introduce modern tools, techniques, and workflows to streamline production and elevate artistic output.
• Establish standards and improve processes.
• Moderation and Support for Artists
• Facilitate cross-team knowledge exchange to foster collaboration and growth.
• Moderate communication and feedback loops between artists without compromising the independence of individual game teams.
• Raise Art related topics to studio management.
• Promote a positive, collaborative culture, ensuring the art team feels supported and empowered.
• Concept Creation and New Project Support
• Play a key role in creating new concepts and defining art styles for upcoming projects.
• Assemble and guide new project teams, providing direction on style, vision, and execution.
• Collaborate closely with other leads to establish the foundation for successful project execution.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct regular 1-on-1s with artists to check in on their progress, provide feedback, and offer support.
• Champion the implementation of new technology and software that aligns with the studio’s vision.
• Collaborate with other department leads (e.g., design, programming) to ensure a smooth development pipeline.
• Contribute to studio-level discussions on the future of our games and how to elevate their visual identity.
• Manage the overall health and well-being of the art team, advocating for work-life balance and healthy workloads.

SOFTGAMES is looking for a Studio Art Lead - Fully Remote to elevate our studio’s artistic quality and performance. In this role you will focus on 3 core areas:

• Art Team Development
• Moderating art-related communication between artists, game teams, and management
• Concept creation for new project