Senior Artist

We are hiring for a highly skilled and experienced Senior Artist to lead the visual design for our games. This is a generalist, hands-on role where you’ll create and help direct work across all aspects of game art - including 2D, 3D, animation, effects, and UI.
We value candidates with a strong sense of ownership, excellent communication skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively in smaller teams. If you are motivated to create impactful visuals and contribute to solving challenges, this is the role for you.

As a Senior Artist, you will play a vital role in shaping the look, feel, and functionality of our games' visuals, driving the player experience to new heights.
We are looking for someone who shares our passion for innovation, excellence, and teamwork. If you thrive in a dynamic, collaborative environment and are ready to make a lasting impact, we’d love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• 3D Assets: Create and integrate 3D elements (e.g., icons, HUD components, and menus) using industry-standard software and optimize them for Unity.
• Art Development: Lead the creation of polished, high-quality art assets that align with the game’s artistic vision.
• Competitor Research: Analyze and stay updated on art asset standards and competitors to ensure our visuals are both cutting-edge and effective.
• UI Design: Work with preexisting UI elements and design new UI components based on UX designs to enhance player interaction and satisfaction.
• Concept and Illustrative Skills: Utilize strong concept and illustrative skills to develop compelling visual designs and art assets.
• Optimization: Ensure art assets are performance-optimized for mobile platforms while maintaining high visual quality.
• Problem Solving: Proactively identify and address technical or artistic challenges related to art asset development, improving processes and workflows.
• Team Collaboration: Work closely with developers, artists, and other stakeholders to ensure seamless integration of art elements.
• Mentorship: Guide and support junior team members, sharing knowledge and fostering a culture of learning and growth.

Desired Skills

• Proven experience designing and implementing art assets for mobile games, with at least 2+ shipped titles in your portfolio.
• Strong demonstrable understanding of art development principles, usability, and player interaction design.
• Expertise in Adobe Photoshop or other 2D design tools, and experience creating mock-ups, wireframes, and final assets.
• Proficiency with 3D software (e.g., Blender, Maya) for creating and integrating 3D assets.
• Hands-on experience integrating assets into Unity, with a solid understanding of performance optimization for mobile platforms.
• Strong communication skills, able to present ideas clearly and work effectively within a smaller team environment.
• Self-motivation and ownership of tasks, with a proactive approach to solving problems and suggesting improvements.
• Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., GIT).
• Strong knowledge of current trends in mobile gaming and competitor products.
• Experience adapting designs for different screen sizes, resolutions, and device constraints.
• A solid grasp of accessibility considerations in art design.

About us

At Outplay, we are passionate about creating exceptional gaming experiences that captivate players around the world. Our dedicated team of talented professionals is committed to pushing the boundaries of innovation, design, and storytelling within the gaming industry.

With a commitment to creating the best games, our studio has proudly developed a range of critically acclaimed and award-winning titles. The newest additions to our portfolio, Gordon Ramsay Chef Blast, and Subway Surfers Blast, embody the exceptional visual quality, production values, and casual yet captivating gameplay that Outplay has become renowned for.

We understand the importance of maintaining a healthy work-life balance, and at Outplay, we foster a supportive environment where our employees can thrive both personally and professionally. We value diversity and inclusion and actively promote an inclusive workplace that celebrates different perspectives and experiences.

Join our vibrant and dynamic team and become an integral part of shaping the future of mobile gaming.

We also offer the following benefits:

· Private medical and dental care

· 33 days of holiday

· Employee assistance package

· Bonus Scheme

· EMI Share Option Scheme.

· Comprehensive Well-Being Package

We have a flexible hybrid work model at Outplay, prioritising flexibility, inclusion, health and enjoyment. With our work model, our roles can be fulfilled with the flexibility to choose to relocate to work fully onsite in Dundee or in a hybrid mode, either locally or from anywhere in the UK or European work locations.

At Outplay, our mission is to create limitless fun for everyone who plays our games, and we value every individual who helps make that goal a reality. We are committed to remaining an equal opportunities employer and providing a friendly, safe, and welcoming environment for everyone who works here irrespective of age, race, ethnicity, religion, disability, gender, gender identity and expression, physical appearance, body size, and sexual orientation. All our employees are treated with dignity and respect because being part of Outplay is more than just work – it’s a family.