Senior Character Art Director (Stylized Games | Mobile) - Remote (Portugal)

Jobgether • Portugal

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AI Summary

Lead character art direction for an unannounced mobile game project, shaping stylized characters with expressive designs and emotional storytelling. Define visual identity, mentor artists, and ensure cohesive character development from concept to in-game implementation. Requires 7+ years of game art leadership, strong stylized design expertise, and hands-on artistic execution.

Key Highlights

Senior leadership role defining stylized character art for a mobile game project

Hands-on art direction with mentorship of international teams across Europe and the US

Fully remote opportunity with creative ownership and long-term collaboration

Key Responsibilities

Define and maintain cohesive visual identity for stylized characters, ensuring consistency, originality, and emotional appeal across the game

Develop and refine character designs through expressive silhouettes, proportions, shape language, and visual storytelling

Guide character development from early concepts through 3D production, materials, expressions, and final in-game implementation

Establish and enforce artistic standards, design guidelines, and visual references for character art quality

Collaborate with artists, animators, designers, and technical teams to ensure character designs support gameplay and expressive animation

Lead and mentor character artists, providing constructive feedback and fostering creative growth

Coordinate international teams across Europe and the US, aligning artistic direction and production priorities

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Technical Skills Required

Character Art Direction Stylized Game Art Unity3D

Benefits & Perks

Competitive Compensation

Fully Remote Work

Annual Team Retreats

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Nice to Have

Experience with pixel-inspired or simplified stylized aesthetics

Familiarity with both humanoid and non-human character design

Experience developing characters for established franchises or original IPs

Experience in co-development environments with external creative teams

Job Description

The Character Art Director will shape the visual identity of an exciting, unannounced game project, creating stylized characters that captivate players through distinctive personalities, expressive designs, and emotional storytelling. This senior creative leadership role combines hands-on artistic contribution with the responsibility of defining and maintaining exceptional character art standards throughout production. You will guide character development from initial concepts to final in-game implementation, ensuring each character feels memorable, recognizable, and aligned with the overall artistic vision. Working closely with artists, animators, designers, and creative leaders across international teams, you will foster collaboration and elevate the quality of the entire character roster. This fully remote opportunity is ideal for an experienced art leader with outstanding visual judgment, a passion for stylized game art, and the ability to inspire creative excellence.

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