Art Director - AAA Video Game Projects

We're looking for a seasoned Art Director with a strong AA+/AAA background and a proven track record on at least 2-3 prominent shipped titles. This is a pivotal leadership role suited for someone who thrives on defining and driving a compelling visual direction while leading high-performing teams to create world-class game art.

You'll be the key stakeholder for all art deliverables, collaborating with internal teams and external partners to ensure visual excellence and production efficiency from concept to final asset. This role requires both creative leadership and practical production expertise, with a strong emphasis on communication, mentorship, and vision.

This position reports directly to the Senior Director of Art.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and drive the artistic vision of the project, ensuring consistency across all visual elements
• Act as the key decision-maker for all art-related matters and deliverables
• Communicate and align the art vision with both the internal team and external stakeholders
• Guide and mentor the art team, helping to grow their skills and maintain motivation
• Define and uphold the quality bar for all visual assets
• Create clear and detailed art briefs, style guides, and visual bibles
• Oversee concept development and provide direction to internal and external concept teams
• Support client partnerships by interpreting and expanding their creative vision
• Maintain a high-level view of the project while managing detailed feedback and execution
• Collaborate with production teams on scheduling, planning, and milestone tracking
• Play an active role in recruiting and onboarding new art talent, including oversight of the Associate Art Director during candidate evaluations
• Support studio bootcamps and training initiatives to develop emerging talent
• Foster a collaborative, inspiring, and inclusive art culture within the team and studio
  
  
  

Requirements

• 8-10+ years of industry experience in game development, with at least 2-3 AAA shipped titles
• Prior experience as Art Director on large-scale or complex projects
• Strong visual storytelling skills and traditional art fundamentals
• Deep knowledge of current workflows, pipelines, and game engines (e.g., Unreal, Unity)
• Excellent critique skills and the ability to guide others toward artistic excellence
• Highly effective communicator with strong interpersonal skills
• Strong sense of ownership, organization, and attention to detail
• Ability to balance visual fidelity with gameplay and performance considerations
• Familiarity with building and maintaining positive client relationships
• EU-based willing to relocate to Malta or Poland, or travel to our studios for extended periods during critical development and delivery phases
• Fluent in English or a native English speaker
  
  

Bonus Points

• Experience working with distributed teams and outsourcing partners
• Previous experience with cinematic or stylized visual development
• Multilingual (especially Polish or another European language)
  
  
  

Benefits

• Working with an international team of world-class professionals on exciting and challenging projects
• Learning & Development opportunities - mentoring, lectures, participation at industry conferences and events
• Medical Care package
• Sensibly flexible working hours
• Breakfasts, snacks and fruits available during the day, tea and coffee machines
• Friendly team and a family-like environment
  
  
  

Role Information: EN

Studio: Sperasoft

Location: Poland, Malta

Area of Work: Game Development

Service: Create

Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

Working Pattern: Hybrid