Art Director â New 4X Strategy Title
Art Director â New 4X Strategy Title
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Job Description
Goodgame Studios is developing a new cross-platform 4X strategy title built upon one of the most successful and commercially proven German game franchises. This ambitious project aims to combine visual excellence technical execution and marketing performance at a new level.
Were not looking for a traditional people manager. Instead we seek an operational expert and visual authority someone with a sharp creative vision high standards and the ability to shape the games visual identity from the ground up.
As Art Director youll operate at the intersection of aesthetics production feasibility and commercial impact. You will work closely with Product Game Design Tech Monetization and especially Marketing to create a product that visually captivates emotionally engages and performs in the market.
You bring a mindset of pragmatism and speed able to prioritize and deliver results without compromising quality.
YOUR MISSION
Define and own the overall visual style for our new 4X strategy title combining franchise DNA with a modern visual identity for mobile and browser
Build and enforce a strong Art Style Guide ensuring consistent high-quality execution across characters environments UI/UX and VFX
Lead with creative authority not headcount: Youre not managing people youre setting the bar for artistic excellence
Integrate modern pipelines and tools (Unity Adobe Blender) including AI-supported workflows (e.g. Stable Diffusion Midjourney)
Collaborate closely with the Marketing team to create visual assets and trailers that convert in stores and campaigns
Balance creativity with speed and pragmatism focusing on delivering impactful visuals under real production constraints
Translate artistic vision into market-ready outputs including store assets onboarding experiences and long-term visual identity
Ensure the game operates on visual par with top-tier genre competitors while maintaining a strong and recognizable franchise character
YOUR BACKSTORY
Proven track record as an Art Director or Senior Artist on successful mobile or cross-platform titles
Outstanding portfolio focused on style leadership 3D character design UI composition and consistent art direction
Youre not interested in managing people youre a hands-on creator known for speed pragmatism and a high-quality bar
Experienced with Unity and common art tools (Adobe Suite Blender etc.)
Exposure to AI-assisted asset production is a plus but not required
Strong understanding of how visual design drives engagement retention and monetization
Able to lead cross-functional collaboration with clarity creative confidence and an eye for what matters
WHY JOIN US
Shape the visual identity of a new flagship strategy game built on one of Europes most successful IPs
Collaborate directly with a focused senior team across Product Monetization and Marketing
Enjoy full creative responsibility without personnel management or team ownership
Work remotely or hybrid from Hamburg in a trust-based quality-focused environment
Contribute to a high-impact project with public funding strategic relevance and broad visibility
Stillfront
Stillfront Group is one of Europes leading game publishers with a strong focus on long-term IP growth. Goodgame Studios is known for successful strategy titles and data-driven game this role youll define the next chapter of a major franchise from the ground up with full creative impact.
Employment Type
Full Time
