Goodgame Studios

Art Director, 4X Strategy

Goodgame Studios

full-time

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Origin:  • 🇩🇪 Germany

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Job Level

Lead

Tech Stack

Unity

About the role

  • 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

Requirements

  • 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
  • Hands-on creator mindset: speed, pragmatism, and high-quality bar; not focused on people management
  • Experienced with Unity and common art tools (Adobe Suite, Blender, etc.)
  • Exposure to AI-assisted asset production (e.g. Stable Diffusion, Midjourney) is a plus
  • Strong understanding of how visual design drives engagement, retention, and monetization
  • Ability to lead cross-functional collaboration with Product, Game Design, Tech, Monetization, and Marketing