Art Director, 4X Strategy
Goodgame Studios
Unity
Art Director – 4X Strategy
Stillfront Group
full-time
Posted on:
Origin: • 🇩🇪 Germany
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Lead
Tech Stack
Unity
About the role
- 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
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
- 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
