Art Lead

Art Lead

VGW is a fast-growing technology company and creator of market-leading online social games. With offices around the globe, we’re on a mission to be the biggest gaming company in the world!

We have a brand new role for an Art Lead to join our Growth Products team. In this role you will be responsible for driving the visual direction of all Growth Products games. You will be working in close collaboration with Product Managers, Producers and third party studios to ensure all aspects of game art are visually stunning, immersive and consistent across products. 

The successful candidate must have previous experience in art roles within the casual mobile gaming or online social games industry.

Note: This is a remote position in Romania.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Communicate a compelling artistic vision for Growth Products games, ensuring alignment with the overall Growth Products strategy
• Direct the creation of high-quality assets by third party studios, maintaining consistency and high standards across all Growth Products games
• Uphold high-quality standards for all art and design deliverables, conducting regular reviews and ensuring third party partners are delivering as required 
• Collaborate with internal team members and external partners to develop realistic timelines and ensure timely and efficient delivery of art assets
• Work closely and collaboratively with the central creative team to align on a cohesive creative vision for all new products and ensure consistency with the branding vision.
• Manage the performance of team members, holding them accountable for agreed outcomes
• Coach team members to reach their full potential within their position and support them to pursue opportunities for development

What you will bring to the role:

• Bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts, Graphic Design, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• Proven experience (ideally 8+ years) in art  roles within the casual mobile gaming industry
• Experience working with third party partners, ensuring quality and consistency across a portfolio of products 
• A strong portfolio showcasing successful projects 
• Demonstrable expertise in 2D and 3D art creation tools (eg: Photoshop, Illustrator, Unity etc)
• Passion for gaming and a demonstrated strong appreciation for the intersection of art and technology

About VGW

VGW has been disrupting the online gaming world since 2010 and we're only getting started. We've assembled an incredibly talented global team who bring their passion, energy and expertise to build games that people love. 

At VGW, we have a modern approach to getting work done and a focus on creating an environment where amazing people can do amazing work. That means giving you the flexibility you need, providing spaces that will keep you comfortable and finding opportunities for you to keep learning and growing.

Find out more at www.vgw.co

If you want to join a team that does things differently apply today and we look forward to seeing what you can bring to our team.

Why VGW?

We are on a huge mission to become the biggest gaming company in the world. As we grow to meet this goal, we need talented people rich in diversity to propel us forward. We truly believe the right mix of diversity and authenticity will be our winning hand.

We are committed to creating a diverse, engaging and inclusive culture for our people to shine, with a workplace that honours your experiences, perspectives, unique identity and passions. For those reasons, we encourage you to browse our employment opportunities and apply today. Please let us know of any accommodations you may need during the application process.

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