Art Lead (m/f/d)

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Work from our studio in the heart of Munich, alongside a passionate, multidisciplinary team.

Free beverages, regular team activities, and a creative, collaborative environment.

Shape a blockbuster AAA title from the ground up.

Your Role

We re seeking an Art Lead who can define and guide the visual identity of a deeply immersive, photorealistic world. You ll lead a multidisciplinary team of artists and collaborate with engineering and design to create a world that s beautiful, believable, and alive—from rugged terrain and weathered buildings to expressive characters and atmospheric lighting.

Responsibilities

Own and evolve the game s hyper-realistic visual direction

Lead, mentor, and support a cross-functional art team (environment, character, tech art, animation)

Guide and review the creation of assets, lighting, and world-building with a consistent eye for realism

Establish and maintain scalable, efficient workflows and pipelines

Collaborate closely with design and engineering to ensure visual quality supports gameplay

Oversee both internal and external asset production and quality

Requirements

3+ years of experience in AAA game development

Strong artistic fundamentals in anatomy, lighting, composition, and materials

Solid understanding (not expert-level) of our toolset: Unreal Engine 5, ZBrush, Blender, and Marvelous Designer

Ability to balance hands-on creative direction with team coordination and production awareness

Excellent communication and collaboration skills across disciplines

Ability to work onsite in Munich, Germany

Valid EU work authorization

What we offer

The opportunity to work on an ambitious AAA title.

A dynamic, fast-moving work environment.

Competitive salary and benefits, including relocation assistance.

A central Munich location.

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