art manager

Uplift Games, the studio behind the well-received Roblox game, Adopt Me, are looking for a Head of Art to work with their Creative Director in developing the artistic vision for Adopt Me. You’ll also lead a creative team of 8+ talented 2D artists, 3D artists, and animators.

In this role, you will line manage, mentor, and recruit artists. Working directly with both the Creative Co-founder and Game Director, you’ll develop their creative roadmap and strategy and create an outsized impact on many millions of players, whilst operating in a small studio where every person plays a major role.

Your responsibilities…

• Develop the creative roadmap and strategy in collaboration with the leadership team
• Line manage and mentor the creative team
• Identify, recruit, and onboard a diverse and talented team of artists
• Learn Roblox, understanding the nuances of the platform and Roblox development workflows
• Champion best practices and technical excellence
• Introduce smart tools, techniques, processes, and software patterns to minimize inefficiency and maximize impact
• Work closely with the consumer products approvals team on the development of Adopt Me toys and merchandise
• Apply your expertise to evolve and develop the Adopt Me style guides and creative vision

The skills and experience you’ll bring to the role…

• 10+ years’ experience in a creative role, with a strong emphasis on games
• 5 or more years’ experience in a lead or manager role, with a preference for art management
• Experience building and scaling a creative team
• Strong proficiency in colour theory, 3D spaces, modelling, 2D art, and animation
• Experience with the Adobe suite, Illustrator, Photoshop, as well as Maya, or equivalent
• Excellent communication skills, being an empathetic person able to support and raise up your co-workers

It's a bonus if you have…

• Prior experience with Roblox, the Roblox Studio IDE, or the platform in general
• Applied experience with concepting, vis dev for games, or game-like products
• Experience with creating motion graphics such as After Effects or equivalent
• Previous experience with UI frameworks and rendering in games
• Experience with print materials and 2D work for physical use cases
• Understanding and experience working with products for young audiences
• Experience working on large scale live service products, particularly games

Perks and benefits include…

• Flexible working
• Private healthcare
• Unlimited holidays
• Long-term disability insurance