Art Director

Madbox is a fast-growing mobile gaming company with a very unique way of developing games. Everything has been made for teams to take as much ownership as possible, unleash their creativity, bring performance, and have as much fun as possible.

At Madbox, we empower our teams to push boundaries, take ownership, and unleash their creativity to craft innovative mobile games that engage millions. If you're passionate about game making and thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, join us as Art Director to be with an incredible team at the origin of the visual evolution of Pocket Champs.

As the Art Director for Pocket Champs, you will be responsible for the artistic excellence of our lead title. Your role is at the intersection of creative vision, team leadership, and production efficiency. You will ensure that every asset not only meets high-quality standards but also resonates with millions of players.

Your future responsibilities and scope:

• Artistic Vision & Desirability: Own the art vision for new features and seasonal content. You ensure that the game remains visually fresh, attractive, and aligned with its core pillars: accessible, inclusive, and unique.
• Team Leadership & Mentorship: Manage and grow a talented team of 6 (4 Game Artists and 2 UI Artists). You are responsible for maintaining a high talent density, fostering a culture of feedback, and ensuring a high level of energy within the team.
• High-Standard Production: Oversee the art pipeline to guarantee top-tier deliverables. You balance creative ambition with the technical constraints of a live mobile game, ensuring efficiency without compromising on "craft" quality.
• Strategic Collaboration: Act as the primary artistic partner for the Game Director and other Managers. You contribute to the overall production strategy, ensuring art is a driver for the game’s long-term success.
• Cross-Department Alignment: Serve as the main point of contact for all art-related topics, ensuring seamless communication and cooperation with the Development, Game Design, Communication and Marketing departments.
• Innovation & AI Integration: Proactively explore and integrate new AI-assisted processes into the art workflow to optimize production and allow the team to focus on high-value creative tasks.

The profile we are looking for:

• Experience: 6+ years of experience in the free-to-play mobile game industry, with a proven track record as a Lead Artist, Art Manager, or Art Director.
• Leadership: Strong experience in managing creative teams. You know how to empower artists, resolve production bottlenecks, and leverage each person’s strengths for the project's benefit.
• Product Awareness: You have a deep understanding of the mobile F2P market. You know what makes a game visually successful over several years and understand how art influences player engagement and KPIs.
• Artistic Mastery: A strong portfolio demonstrating your ability to guide a project's aesthetic and maintain high standards across 2D, 3D, and UI.
• Communication: Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to articulate a creative vision to both artistic and non-artistic stakeholders.
• Technical Culture: Solid knowledge of the overall game production chain (Unity pipeline, technical art constraints, and collaboration with developers).
• Have a good ability to communicate in English.

Nice to have:

• Already work with outsourcing partners.
• Experience in game design, development or prototyping.

Please note: unfortunately, this position is not open to relocation and we cannot offer visa sponsorship.

At Madbox, we value the mindset and how you can fit with our culture by sharing common values and creating great games together.

We are passionated, always pushing to the next level to learn new things. We are creative and innovative and most of all, team players 🙏

Do you recognize yourself in this mindset? Apply today and come meet us !!! ⬇️

How do we hire at Madbox?

• Meet the recruiter
• Meet the direct manager
• Home Assignment
• Meet the team
• Meet with Leadership