Remote Character Art Director (Stylized Mobile Games)

Jobgether; Netherlands; Remote; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

International collaboration

Long-term opportunity

Annual team retreats

Creative ownership

Job summary

Jobgether, on behalf of a partner company, seeks a Character Art Director for a stylized mobile game. The role is fully remote, based in Europe, and involves shaping the visual identity from concept to in-game implementation.

You will lead a cross‑functional team across Europe and the United States, driving expressive character design and maintaining high artistic standards. You will mentor artists, collaborate with animators and designers, and balance ambitious visuals with production timelines

Qualifications

• At least 7 years of professional game art experience, incl. leadership roles.
• Portfolio showcases stylized character design and storytelling.
• Strong understanding of character anatomy, silhouette and color.
• Experience guiding art from concept to in-game implementation.
• Fluent English, excellent written and verbal communication.
• Based in Europe and able to collaborate across time zones.
• Mobile game development experience with Unity3D is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Define Character Art Direction and cohesive visual vision for stylized characters.
• Drive character design and storytelling with distinct silhouettes and color relationships.
• Translate gameplay and personality into design while ensuring readability.
• Contribute hands-on artistic expertise through sketches, paintovers, and explorations.
• Oversee the character production pipeline from concepts to in-game presentation.
• Establish quality standards and visual references for a diverse roster.
• Review and elevate artwork across concepts, models, and materials.
• Collaborate with animation, design, and tech teams to support expressive movement.
• Lead and mentor artists, providing constructive feedback and guidance.
• Coordinate international teams across Europe and the US with clear documentation.

Skills

Character Art Director

Art Direction

Leadership

Mentorship

Communication

Unity3D

Mobile Dev

Stylized Art

Sketching

Tools

Unity3D

3D modeling

Paintovers

Job description

Jobgether, on behalf of a partner company, seeks a Character Art Director for a stylized mobile game. The role is fully remote, based in Europe, and involves shaping the visual identity from concept to in-game implementation.

You will lead a cross‑functional team across Europe and the United States, driving expressive character design and maintaining high artistic standards. You will mentor artists, collaborate with animators and designers, and balance ambitious visuals with production timelines