Lead 2D Artist (Casual/Puzzle)

Key Responsibilities
Artistic direction: Defining and seeking the visual style and artistic direction for the game. This includes creating style guides and visual target benchmarks
Creating art assets: Designing and creating 2D art assets for the game, such as characters, environments, UI elements, etc
Quality assurance: Ensuring that all 2D art assets meet the high-quality standards of the company and that they are consistent with the overall visual style of the game
Collaboration: Collaborating with game designers, programmers, and other team members to ensure that the art contributes effectively to the game design and enhances the gaming experience
Scheduling and planning: Plan and schedule art tasks, manage resources effectively, and meet project deadlines
Recruiting, training, and developing employees in the art department
Requirements
3+ years of experience in the games industry in a leading art position; ideally with deep experience in casual puzzle free-to-play mobile games
Strong product vision, high artistic taste, and a trained eye; understanding of how to balance quality
Excellent understanding of isometry, shapes, and volumes; high level of rendering;
experience in character design, creation of complex concepts and illustrations, and interface development
Solid casual 2D art portfolio is a must
Ability to see issues with graphics and give constructive feedback
Knowledge of the global mobile game market and trends in graphics
Experience assessing and developing a team
Good English communication skills.