At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the visual direction of mobile games and create stunning digital art assets.
- Company: Join a friendly, inclusive game studio with a passion for creativity.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, social insurance, casual dress code, and annual bonuses.
- Other info: Flexible remote options and excellent holiday allowances based on location.
- Why this job: Shape the visual experience of games and work in vibrant London or Tokyo.
- Qualifications: 5+ years in digital illustration and strong team collaboration skills.
The predicted salary is between 40500 - 49500 £ per year.
Full-time lead artist, tasked with leading visual direction of games and production of digital art assets.
Location Preferred: UK (London) or Japan (Tokyo). International Remote will be considered based on qualification.
Salary: 7 - 12 Million JPY for Tokyo location. For London location, salary will be adjusted.
- Social insurance
- Casual dress code
- A casual, friendly and inclusive atmosphere amongst those with a passion for working on games
- The ability to work from London or Tokyo offices for part of the working year, at your discretion
- Annual bonus eligibility alongside base pay
- Holiday: Weekends / Public holidays (adjusted based on location)
- London: 28 days including public and bank holidays
- Tokyo: Starting at 15 days (pro-rated)
Description of Role: We are looking for a lead artist to be tasked with the overall visual direction of mobile games as well as helping to direct all visual facets, including in-game art graphic/UI design and promotional materials. You will also be tasked with the production of character illustrations and visual assets for game projects as well as guiding and directing changes to other illustrations and designs in order to form a consistent visual direction across a game. You will work closely with the development team in communicating visual requirements and eliciting specifications for visual assets.
Requirements:
- Experience in digital illustration (5+ years personal and 2+ years professional)
- Experience in working as part of a team on projects requiring high visual-fidelity and communicating design/visual directions
- Firm understanding of colors, lighting, rendering and anatomy as well as character design, with the ability to illustrate in a style suited to lowiro games
- Knowledge and understanding of modern Japanese animation and illustration stylization
- Skill in background/world illustration for environmental design
- Experience in production of character concept & environment art
Lead Artist / Game Visual Director - London / Tokyo employer: Lowiro
As a Lead Artist / Game Visual Director at our company, you will thrive in a dynamic and inclusive environment that celebrates creativity and collaboration. With the flexibility to work from our London or Tokyo offices, you will enjoy competitive benefits including generous holiday allowances, annual bonuses, and a casual dress code, all while contributing to exciting mobile game projects that push the boundaries of visual storytelling. Join us to elevate your career in a supportive culture that values artistic innovation and professional growth.
