Art Team Lead: Creative Leadership for Engaging Games

Games Global; Durban; On-site; ZAR 800,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Games Global in Durban is seeking an experienced Art Team Lead who will guide a bold creative team in delivering high-quality visual experiences across the studio's gaming portfolio. You will provide technical and artistic direction, mentor team members, manage workflows, and collaborate with stakeholders to ensure timely delivery while maintaining the highest artistic standards.

The role requires a strong background in UI/visual design, leadership, and the ability to balance creative vision

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading creative teams in digital, gaming or software.
• Strong UI, interface design, digital art and visual design principles.
• Experience managing project delivery, team workloads, and priorities.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Technical design leadership and drive for creative excellence.
• Experience working with multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and creative leadership on projects.
• Set direction and best practices for design, art production, and workflows.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and development teams to deliver engaging game experiences.
• Facilitate the creation of high-quality game interfaces and visual assets.
• Ensure designs meet usability, brand, and quality requirements.
• Maintain documentation, templates, and standards across projects.
• Manage resource allocation and project scheduling to meet deadlines.
• Mentor and develop team members through performance management.
• Drive continuous improvement by researching industry trends.
• Foster collaboration and knowledge sharing within the team.
• Provide updates on progress, risks, and team performance.

Skills

Creative leadership

UI/ visual design

Stakeholder management

Project delivery management

Team mentoring

Resource planning

Job description

Games Global in Durban is seeking an experienced Art Team Lead who will guide a bold creative team in delivering high-quality visual experiences across the studio's gaming portfolio. You will provide technical and artistic direction, mentor team members, manage workflows, and collaborate with stakeholders to ensure timely delivery while maintaining the highest artistic standards.

The role requires a strong background in UI/visual design, leadership, and the ability to balance creative vision