Goodgame Studios

Art Director

• Use AI-powered tools and workflows from day one to increase speed, structure, and creative output
• Define and own core gameplay loops, progression systems, and metagame mechanics with focus on retention, engagement, and monetization
• Build a cinematic and intuitive FTUE that blends gameplay, narrative, and brand identity
• Create a compelling tutorial experience that onboards efficiently and emotionally
• Translate product goals into systemic game design aligned with monetization and user lifecycle stages
• Work pragmatically and delivery-focused to deliver design solutions with focus and ownership
• Use tools like Unity, Confluence, Miro, and Excel and treat AI as part of the design toolbox
• Collaborate closely with Marketing and UA teams to align FTUE and content flow with campaign messaging and conversion goals
• Set benchmarks for design documentation, system clarity, and interdisciplinary collaboration
• Ensure the game performs at the level of genre leaders in emotional impact and gameplay structure

Game Design Director – 4X Strategy

Operations

• Design new and rework existing game features and systems to improve key game metrics
• Propose improvements aligned with game vision, player feedback, data analysis and business goals
• Create pitch presentations, wireframes and documentation to communicate designs to the team
• Utilize AI tools in daily work to increase output
• Transfer and adapt successful game mechanics from various genres
• Collaborate with a cross-functional team (Empire Family Team) of 30+ professionals on Goodgame Empire and Empire: Four Kingdoms

LiveOps Game Designer

• Define and own the overall visual style for the new 4X strategy title, combining franchise DNA with a modern visual identity for mobile and browser
• Build and enforce a strong Art Style Guide across characters, environments, UI/UX, and VFX
• Lead with creative authority and set the bar for artistic excellence without managing headcount
• Integrate modern pipelines and tools (Unity, Adobe, Blender), including AI-supported workflows
• Collaborate closely with Marketing to create visual assets and trailers that convert
• Translate artistic vision into market-ready outputs (store assets, onboarding experiences, long-term visual identity)
• Ensure visual parity with top-tier genre competitors while maintaining franchise character

• Define and own core gameplay loops, progression systems, and metagame mechanics with focus on retention, engagement, and monetization
• Build cinematic and intuitive FTUE blending gameplay, narrative, and brand identity
• Create compelling tutorial experience that onboards efficiently and emotionally
• Translate product goals into systemic game design aligned with monetization and user lifecycle stages
• Use AI-powered tools and workflows from day one to increase speed, structure, and creative output
• Collaborate closely with Marketing and UA teams to align FTUE and content flow with campaign messaging and conversion goals
• Set benchmarks for design documentation, system clarity, and interdisciplinary collaboration
• Ensure the game performs at the level of genre leaders in emotional impact and gameplay structure
• Work pragmatically and delivery-focused, acting as a builder and delivering design solutions with ownership

Game Design Director

• Define and own the overall visual style for a new cross-platform 4X strategy title, combining franchise DNA with a modern mobile/browser identity
• Build and enforce a strong Art Style Guide across characters, environments, UI/UX, and VFX
• Lead with creative authority (artistic direction without people management) and set the bar for artistic excellence
• Integrate modern pipelines and tools (Unity, Adobe, Blender) and AI-supported workflows
• Collaborate closely with Marketing to create visual assets and trailers that convert in stores and campaigns
• Translate artistic vision into market-ready outputs including store assets, onboarding experiences, and long-term visual identity
• Balance creativity with speed and production feasibility to deliver impactful visuals under real constraints
• Ensure visuals match top-tier genre competitors while retaining a recognizable franchise character

Art Director, 4X Strategy

• Define and shape core player experience, gameplay loops, progression systems, economy balancing, and metagame structures
• Play decisive role in delivering engaging FTUE and onboarding experiences aligned with monetization and user lifecycle strategy
• Use AI-powered tools and workflows from day one to increase speed, structure, and creative output
• Own core gameplay loops, progression, and metagame mechanics focused on retention, engagement, and monetization
• Build cinematic and intuitive FTUE blending gameplay, narrative, and brand identity
• Create compelling tutorial experience that onboards efficiently and emotionally
• Translate product goals into systemic game design aligned with monetization and lifecycle stages
• Use Unity, Confluence, Miro, and Excel fluently; collaborate with Marketing and UA to align FTUE and content flow
• Set benchmarks for design documentation and ensure game performs at genre-leading level

Game Design Director, 4X Strategy

• Goodgame Studios is developing a new cross-platform 4X strategy title, built upon one of the most successful and commercially proven German game franchises.
• Define and own the overall visual style for our new 4X strategy title – combining franchise DNA with a modern visual identity for mobile and browser
• Build and enforce a strong Art Style Guide – ensuring consistent, high-quality execution across characters, environments, UI/UX, and VFX
• Lead with creative authority – not headcount : You’re not managing people, you’re setting the bar for artistic excellence
• Integrate modern pipelines and tools (Unity, Adobe, Blender), including AI-supported workflows (e.g. Stable Diffusion, Midjourney)
• Collaborate closely with the Marketing team to create visual assets and trailers that convert in stores and campaigns
• Balance creativity with speed and pragmatism – focusing on delivering impactful visuals under real production constraints
• Translate artistic vision into market-ready outputs, including store assets, onboarding experiences, and long-term visual identity
• Ensure the game operates on visual par with top-tier genre competitors , while maintaining a strong and recognizable franchise character
• YOUR BACKSTORY Proven track record as an Art Director or Senior Artist on successful mobile or cross-platform titles
• Outstanding portfolio focused on style leadership , 3D character design, UI composition, and consistent art direction
• You’re not interested in managing people – you’re a hands-on creator , known for speed, pragmatism, and a high-quality bar
• Experienced with Unity and common art tools (Adobe Suite, Blender, etc.)
• Exposure to AI-assisted asset production is a plus, but not required
• Strong understanding of how visual design drives engagement, retention, and monetization
• Able to lead cross-functional collaboration with clarity, creative confidence, and an eye for what matters
• WHY JOIN US? Shape the visual identity of a new flagship strategy game built on one of Europe’s most successful IPs
• Collaborate directly with a focused, senior team across Product, Monetization, and Marketing
• Enjoy full creative responsibility – without personnel management or team ownership
• Work remotely or hybrid from Hamburg, in a trust-based, quality-focused environment
• Contribute to a high-impact project with public funding, strategic relevance, and broad visibility
• Stillfront Stillfront Group is one of Europe’s leading game publishers with a strong focus on long-term IP growth. Goodgame Studios is known for successful strategy titles and data-driven game development. In this role, you’ll define the next chapter of a major franchise – from the ground up, with full creative impact.