Studio Art Director

Join to apply for the Studio Art Director role at Gameloft Barcelona . Gameloft is a leader in game development and publishing, established as one of the top innovators in its field since 2000. The company creates titles for all digital platforms and has franchises such as Asphalt, Dragon Mania Legends, Modern Combat and Dungeon Hunter. Gameloft partners with major rights holders including Disney, LEGO, Universal, Illumination, Hasbro, Fox, Mattel, Lamborghini and Ferrari. The company distributes games in over 100 countries, employs 3,600 people worldwide, and reaches 70 million unique users each month with its B2B brand offering. We’re seeking a highly motivated creative leader with a deep passion for video games to define and drive the visual vision of our AAA projects. As Art Director you will inspire and mentor our talented art team, shaping unforgettable worlds. Responsibilities Mentor, direct, and supervise a dedicated art team in creating AAA 3D games. Challenge innovation and set artistic standards through the visual identity you establish for each project. Define and oversee artistic guidelines across all aspects of production – characters, vehicles, environments, props, cinematics, special effects, and post‑processing. Empower Team Leads and their teams to achieve best‑in‑class quality. Partner with Creative and Technical Leads to merge visuals, technology, and gameplay into a cohesive AAA experience. Collaborate with marketing and licensing teams to design and deliver promotional materials, trailers, and campaigns. Qualifications Proven leadership experience as an Art Team Lead, Manager, or Director in the video game industry. At least one published AAA title showcasing your work. Solid background in 3D pipelines for video games. Hands‑on expertise in a major 3D art field (environment, character, or vehicle modeling). Proficiency in 3ds Max (or Maya) and ZBrush. Strong communication and collaboration skills. Autonomous, versatile, and able to lead by example. Why Join Gameloft? Be part of an exceptional experience within a company that is constantly growing. Work with talented people who are industry pioneers. Be part of an international environment with daily contact with other countries and cultures. We do more than just games – we build amazing careers. Benefits Permanent full‑time contract with excellent social benefits. 25 vacation days per year birthday day off. Private medical health insurance. Flexible compensation with ticket restaurant card. Free language courses. Flexible schedule and option to work a shortened schedule on three days. Hybrid work‑from‑home model (2 days per week at the office). Merit‑based salary progression system and competitive initial salary package. Career‑development opportunities. Excellent local working conditions in the centre of Barcelona. Tuesdays & Thursdays after‑work beers. We can’t wait to find our next great talent! Please note that only selected candidates will be contacted and your CV will be saved in our files for a period of 6 months. Seniority Level Director Employment Type Full‑time Job Function Art/Creative J-18808-Ljbffr

Location: Barcelona, Cataluña, ES

Posted Date: 11/20/2025