Studio Lead

Mundo Gamer Network; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Creative growth

Competitive compensation

Dynamic culture

Industry exposure

Job summary

Modmacon in Pune leads mobile gaming art production and seeks a Studio Lead to oversee daily operations and manage creative and technical teams. You will ensure timely delivery within budget and uphold high-quality output across projects.

This role blends leadership, project management, creative direction, and operational oversight to optimize pipelines and drive studio growth in the gaming art space.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in design, media, animation, architecture, game art, or related field.
• 7+ years in a creative or gaming studio environment.
• Experience in game art production, mobile gaming, or game development studios.
• 4–6 years in leadership or managerial roles.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and manage a multidisciplinary gaming art production team.
• Oversee project planning, timelines, budgets, and resources.
• Provide creative guidance and ensure consistency with the studio’s vision.
• Act as a key contact for clients and stakeholders, presenting milestones.
• Manage studio workflows, pipelines, and internal processes.
• Support business growth and studio expansion.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Strategic thinking

Game art pipelines

Education

Bachelor's degree in design/animation

Tools

Maya

Blender

ZBrush

Photoshop

Substance

Job description

At Modmacon, we specialize in creating high-quality mobile gaming art production. Our team collaborates with industry-leading game developers to bring visually stunning and immersive gaming experiences to life. As we continue to grow, we are looking for passionate and talented individuals to join The Mods and make a lasting impact in the world of gaming.

Job Summary

The Studio Lead will oversee the day-to-day operations of the studio, manage creative and technical teams, and ensure the successful delivery of projects on time and within budget. This role combines leadership, project management, creative direction, and operational oversight to maintain high-quality output and efficient studio workflows within a gaming art production environment.

Key Responsibilities

1. Team Leadership

• Lead, mentor, and manage a multidisciplinary gaming art production team including artists, designers, and production staff.
• Foster a collaborative, creative, and performance-driven studio culture.
• Conduct performance reviews and support professional development and skill growth.
  

2. Project Management

• Oversee project planning, timelines, budgets, and resource allocation.
• Ensure projects meet quality standards, technical requirements, and client expectations.
• Coordinate closely with project managers, art leads, designers, and production teams.
  

3. Creative & Strategic Direction

• Provide creative guidance and ensure consistency with the studio’s artistic vision and client requirements.
• Review and approve key creative outputs across projects.
• Identify opportunities for innovation and improvements in art pipelines, style development, and production processes.
  

4. Client & Stakeholder Management

• Act as a key point of contact for clients, partners, and stakeholders.
• Present creative concepts, project milestones, and progress updates.
• Maintain strong relationships to ensure client satisfaction and long-term collaborations.
  

5. Studio Operations

• Manage studio workflows, production pipelines, and internal processes.
• Ensure optimal use of studio resources, tools, and equipment.
• Improve operational efficiency and productivity across teams.
  

6. Business Growth

• Support business development initiatives and studio expansion.
• Participate in pitching new projects and client presentations.
• Identify opportunities to expand the studio’s capabilities within the mobile gaming art production ecosystem.
  

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in design, Media, Animation, Architecture, Game Art, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in a creative studio or gaming studio environment.
• Experience working in game art production, mobile gaming, or game development studios.
• 4 – 6 years of experience in a leadership or managerial role.
  

Required Skills

• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Excellent project management and organizational abilities
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving
• Experience with game art pipelines, creative workflows, and production pipelines
  

Preferred Skills

• Experience managing large-scale game art production projects
• Familiarity with game art and design tools (such as Maya, Blender, ZBrush, Photoshop, Substance, etc.)
• Budget and resource management experience
• Client relationship management
• Experience working with global game studios or outsourcing art studios
  

What We Offer

• Creative Growth: Be part of a team shaping the future of mobile game art in the industry.
• Competitive Compensation: Attractive salary package and benefits.
• Dynamic Work Culture: Join a passionate team dedicated to creativity and innovation in gaming.
• Industry Exposure: Work with leading game studios and creators driving the stylized art movement.