Art Lead, New Game (AAA RPG)
$164,000–$240,000 year
Hybrid · Culver City, California, United States
Job Summary
Lead art direction and visual quality for a AAA action RPG, upholding and evolving the game's visual identity across characters, environments, VFX, and UI; partner with an external studio to guide art quality across disciplines, establish efficient workflows, and translate creative vision into clear, production-ready guidance for on-time delivery; ensure in-engine fidelity and readability while maintaining IP alignment and a world-class player experience. Responsibilities include reviews of art submissions, providing concise feedback, and collaborating with internal teams and the Shanghai studio to balance gameplay needs with performance. Qualifications include 7+ years in game art, lead/senior experience, and a strong portfolio; Nice-to-haves include international team collaboration and Unity tooling familiarity.
Required Qualifications
- 7+ years of professional game art experience
- 2+ years in a lead or senior role
- Experience on AAA action RPGs or high-end titles
- 3D game development expertise
- Strong visual fundamentals
- Hands-on paintovers and async visual problem-solving
- Excellent written and verbal communication for feedback
- Experience with IPs and approvals processes
- Portfolio or examples submission
Apply with one swipe on Sorce. We auto-fill applications and apply on your behalf — no cover letters, no 40-minute forms.
Hiring someone like this?
Get your role in front of qualified candidates on Sorce.