Art Director

PlayPack; Berlin; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A small venture-backed gaming studio in Berlin is looking for an Art Director to define the visual style of their games. The ideal candidate should have over 5 years of experience in mobile gaming, with strong skills in both 2D and 3D visuals. This hybrid/remote role involves leadership in creating high-quality game designs and optimizing AI-driven art workflows. A genuine passion for games and experience in a startup environment are essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in mobile gaming.
• Proven skills in creating high-quality visuals in both 2D and 3D.
• Solid understanding of ASO strategies and branding.

Responsibilities

• Shape aesthetic vision for games.
• Build and optimize art pipelines for game development.
• Lead a team in creating engaging game visuals.

Skills

Mobile gaming experience

2D and 3D visual skills

ASO and branding knowledge

Game design experience

AI-driven art pipelines understanding

Enthusiasm for games

Job description

About the job

PlayPack is a small, venture-backed studio based in Berlin, founded in 2021. We focus on casual and hybrid-casual games.

Our merge-2 title Merge Away has surpassed 5M downloads, and we’re now expanding our portfolio with new titles.

Role Description

• We’re looking for an Art Director to shape how our games look and feel, and to help build the pipelines that bring that vision to life.
• This is a hybrid/remote role with flexibility, but strong ownership is key.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in mobile gaming
• Strong hands-on skills across 2D and 3D, with a track record of high-quality visuals
• Solid understanding of ASO and branding
• Experience in mobile game design or creative production workflows
  Experience building and optimizing AI-driven art pipelines
• Genuine enthusiasm for games
• Interest in working in a startup environment (and all the chaos that comes with it)

You must be based in the EU.