Lead 2D Artist

What are you working on?
The name of the project(s): Junkineering
Genres: Role-playing
Platforms: Mobile
Junkineering is looking for an Art Lead to shape and evolve the visual identity of our mobile games
This role is perfect for a creative and forward-thinking artist with a strong background in 2D game art, ready to take ownership of the game's visual direction, refine its unique art style, and ensure a consistent and recognizable visual identity.
The ideal candidate combines strong artistic skills, leadership abilities, product thinking, and curiosity about exploring new technologies.
If you're passionate about GameDev and excited to bring fresh ideas and creative vision to our projects, we'd love to hear from you
For which tasks (responsibilities)?
Own and evolve the game's overall art direction and visual identity.
Translate the product vision, gameplay experience, and USP into compelling visual solutions.
Establish and maintain art guidelines, references, and quality standards.
Lead, mentor, and provide artistic feedback to the art team, ensuring consistency and high-quality output.
Collaborate closely with Product, Game Design, Marketing, and Development teams to align visual decisions with product goals.
Oversee the quality and consistency of all visual assets, including characters, environments, objects, and illustrations.
Stay hands-on when needed: develop concepts, explore visual directions, and contribute directly to art production.
Research, test, and implement AI tools and technologies into the art department's workflow.
Develop AI-assisted workflows that improve ideation, asset creation, iteration, and overall production efficiency.
Identify opportunities to optimize the creative pipeline through new tools and technologies.
Stay up to date with industry trends, visual styles, and emerging AI technologies.
What kind of professional are we looking for?
5+ years of experience in the game industry as a 2D Artist/Art Lead.
Experience in developing and maintaining visual styles for mobile games.
Previous experience leading artistic direction, mentoring artists, or taking ownership of visual quality.
Strong portfolio demonstrating artistic skills, character design, environments, composition, color theory, and lighting.
Deep understanding of casual mobile game aesthetics and the mobile games market.
Strong artistic vision and the ability to translate product goals and USP into visual solutions.
Practical experience with AI tools and a strong interest in integrating new technologies into creative workflows.
Ability to identify, test, and implement AI-powered solutions into art production pipelines.
Deep proficiency in Photoshop and other relevant graphic tools.
Excellent artistic taste, attention to detail, and a quality-driven mindset.
Ability to balance creative vision with production requirements and deadlines.
Strong leadership, communication, and collaboration skills.
English level B1 or higher.
Passion for games, visual storytelling, and creative experimentation.
What are the conditions and bonuses?
Opportunity to shape and evolve the visual identity of an innovative game product.
Creative ownership and influence over the product's artistic direction.
Competitive salary.
Professional and career growth opportunities.
Flexible working hours.