Art Director

Prism Studio

. Own the art direction of Heptic Arena across environment art, character/species art, animation, modelling, rigging, texturing, shader development, concept art, 2D, and UI/UX .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeRemote • MaltaLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in art direction, managing 2D and 3D art disciplines, and optimizing production workflows within the gaming industry. Proficient in leading cross-functional teams to deliver cohesive visual identities and high-quality game content.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Art Direction3D Art Pipeline DevelopmentGame Development LifecycleMaya ProficiencyJira and Confluence Experience

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Hard Skills

Environment ArtCharacter ArtAnimationModellingRiggingTexturingShader DevelopmentConcept ArtUI/UX DesignHand-Painted Textures

Soft Skills

Managerial SkillsCommunication Skills

Tools & Technologies

Unreal EngineJiraConfluenceSubstance Painter

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in ArtBachelor's Degree in Design

Industry Keywords

Gaming IndustryLive-Service ContentAA TitleAAA TitleAgile Production Framework

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Unreal Engine

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the art direction of Heptic Arena across environment art, character/species art, animation, modelling, rigging, texturing, shader development, concept art, 2D, and UI/UX
Maintain a consistent visual language across playable species, roster additions, skins, and cosmetics
Collaborate with the Creative Director, Game Designers, Technical Leaders, and PO to integrate gameplay, design, and art
Build and maintain 3D art pipelines in Unreal Engine
Solve technical challenges with cross-functional teams
Optimize workflows for live-service content, new arenas, seasonal content, and post-launch releases
Track progress, monitor milestones, and provide regular feedback using Jira and Confluence
Initiate, plan, execute, and control art content development
Set artistic vision and direct the art team
Stay involved in production from early concepts through live content updates after release

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Art, Design, or a closely related discipline
Minimum seven years of professional experience within the gaming industry
Experience across the full lifecycle of game development, from pre-production through live operations
Hands-on experience delivering stylized games using hand-painted textures
Experience maintaining a distinctive and cohesive visual identity across characters and environments
At least one AA or AAA title shipped under the candidate's direction or direct contribution
Knowledge and ability to take large-scale production through release
Strong portfolio spanning traditional art, 3D art, animation, UI, and concept art
Excellent managerial and communication skills
Experience leading and managing 2D, 3D, and animation disciplines within an agile production framework
Experience using Jira and Confluence to monitor milestones and provide feedback
Demonstrated experience resolving technical challenges with cross-functional teams
Ability to optimize production workflows and improve efficiency and creative output
Proficiency in Maya and Substance Painter
Hands-on production experience, ideally within a distributed or globally remote team
Experience in Jira Advanced Roadmaps or Jira Plans is a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

Remote work in Europe
Self-managing work environment
Open, friendly collaboration as a global team
Opportunity to work on a PvPvE multiplayer game heading to Steam Early Access and Epic Games Store
Full-time contractor engagement