Role Specifics

• Job Title: Art Lead – 2.5D Surreal Adventure Game
• Type: Part-Time or Full-Time Contract (Remote)
• Contract Duration: 1 year
• Reports to: Creative Director

About the Game

We are developing A Cat’s Manor, a story-rich 2.5D adventure game set in a mysterious manor, where players embody a cat with a hand for a tail. The game blends surreal imagery, atmosphere, and narrative-driven exploration into a unique interactive experience. The game’s art direction is well-established with an art style that uses 2D art for environments, and stylized low-poly 3D models for characters. Created in Unity, the game is targeting release on PC and PlayStation platforms in mid-2027.

The Role

We are looking for a core team member who has a service provider-mindset and a focus on execution. This is a hands-on role that involves both asset creation and art production leadership. You will work on the art style lookdev, establish art pipelines, create assets and lead asset creation by a small group of freelancers. Your hands-on asset creation work will involve upgrading existing assets into high-resolution (4K), creating new assets, while your leadership will ensure that pipelines are proven and stable from concept to in-engine integration.

Responsibilities

• Establish and manage the art pipeline for efficient asset production and integration in Unity.
• Create game assets at the target quality and specifications.
• Oversee the re-creation of existing assets in 4K and direct new asset development to completion.
• Provide coaching, feedback and sign-off to outsourced art teams.
• Refine the game’s lookdev, ensuring all visual elements — characters, environments, UI, VFX — are consistent, readable, and aligned with the game’s tone.
• Collaborate closely with the Creative Director, design team, and production to balance vision with scope and performance.
• Own final visual quality in-engine.

Requirements

• A generalist artist with a background in both 2D and 3D art.
• Previous experience as an Lead Artist, or Senior Artist on at least one shipped title on PC and Console platforms, preferably PlayStation platforms.
• Strong eye for atmosphere, visual storytelling, and player readability.
• Proven ability to communicate an art style across disciplines.
• Familiarity with Unity-based workflows and art integration.
• Experience managing outsourced teams and pipelines.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with a collaborative mindset.

Nice to Have

• Experience with stylised, surreal, or narrative-driven art styles.
• Technical art knowledge (shaders, optimisation, console requirements).

To Apply

Please send an email with your resume, portfolio and relevant experience. Include “Art Lead” in the subject line.