Goodgame Studios

Art 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 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 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.

Art Director – 4X Strategy

• Goodgame Studios is developing a cross-platform 4X strategy game; looking for a Game Design Director to define and shape the core player experience of this title – from gameplay loops to emotional onboarding moments. You will be the creative architect behind progression systems, core loops, economy balancing, and metagame structures – always aligned with monetization and user lifecycle strategy. Especially in the early game and first-time user experience (FTUE), you will play a decisive role in delivering a product that engages players emotionally and performs in the market. This is not a people management role. It is a high-impact, hands-on position, designed for an expert who moves fast, thinks clearly, and delivers design solutions with focus and ownership – in close collaboration with Monetization, Product, Tech, and especially Marketing. YOUR MISSION Use AI-powered tools and workflows (e.g. GPT, prototyping, system ideation) from day one to increase speed, structure, and creative output Define and own core gameplay loops, progression systems, and metagame mechanics – with a focus on retention, engagement, and monetization Build a cinematic and intuitive FTUE that blends gameplay, narrative, and brand identity seamlessly 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 – you’re a builder, not a theorist Use tools like Unity, Confluence, Miro, and Excel fluently – and treat AI as a natural part of your 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 that the game performs at the level of genre leaders – in both emotional impact and gameplay structure YOUR BACKSTORY Proven success as a Lead Game Designer or Game Design Director in F2P mobile or cross-platform titles Strong expertise in 4X, strategy, or metagame-heavy systems with LiveOps integration Ability to bridge gameplay mechanics and business objectives with clarity A hands-on conceptual designer – analytically strong, creatively structured, and fast in execution You are fluent in AI-supported workflows and treat them as an essential part of your design process Skilled at collaborating with Monetization, Product, and Marketing functions No interest in managing people – but high interest in setting standards , building systems, and delivering value Deep understanding of FTUE design, branded storytelling, tutorial mechanics, and progression funnels WHY JOIN US? Take the lead in building a new high-potential 4X title backed by one of Europe’s strongest gaming IPs Own the core gameplay experience – from concept to launch – without team management responsibilities Work in a setup that enables clarity, speed, and creative authority Enjoy remote or hybrid work options, direct strategic visibility, and strong executive support Shape not just a game – but the long-term experience for a global audience of strategy players 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. Department Game Art Locations Hamburg (Borselstraße 20) Remote status Hybrid Studios Goodgame Studios Employment types Permanent Employment contracts Full time Contact Simon Guenther Head of Talent Acquisition – Human Resources Job openings ⤵ Art Director – New 4X Strategy Title Game Art · Hamburg (Borselstraße 20) · Hybrid More jobs Hamburg (Borselstraße 20) About Goodgame Studios Goodgame Studios is a leading free-to-play, online games development company active on web and mobile platforms. We self-publish our games in-house and have all relevant professions under one roof: Game Development, Quality Assurance, Community Management and Customer Support to Business Development, Marketing, Analytics and Central IT services. These departments work hand in hand to provide quality gaming experiences to over 500 million registered users worldwide. Goodgame Studios is part of Stillfront. Stillfront is a global gaming company with 1400+ employees. We develop a wide range of digital games that attract over 50 million players each month. From well-established franchises like Supremacy, Big Farm, and BitLife to niche games, we span many different genres, including strategy, simulation, RPG and action, and casual and mash-up games. Apply Game Art · Hamburg (Borselstraße 20) · Hybrid Game Design Director – New 4X Strategy Title Loading application form Start People Jobs Data & privacy Manage cookies goodgamestudios.com/ Employee login Candidate Connect login Already working at Goodgame Studios? Let’s recruit together and find your next colleague. Log in Applicant tracking system by Teamtailor

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