Who we are The Workshop is a tech company that develops intuitive software for the online gaming industry. Our motto is to move "Fearlessly Forward" together. Cooperative innovation is at the center of everything we do – from our games, new products and technologies, to how we collaborate and share inspiration with one another.
About the role As an Art Lead, you will have a significant role in levelling up the art pod within the wider design team. You will work alongside a talented team of artists delivering exciting iGaming content. You will be collaborating with other peers and interacting with business stakeholders within a dynamic and highly iterative E2E games delivery environment.
We are looking for an experienced individual who is passionate about the knowledge share and invests in the growth of others while demonstrating openness, reception and the mindset to do new things and keep on learning.
The ideal candidate should be a team-first player with strong fundamentals in people management, effective knowledge sharing and domain expertise.
What you'll do Lead an art pod within the wider Design team; Lead development of existing and integrate new members of the pod; Set quality standards and execute industry-standard art delivery; Define an overall visual direction and ensure consistency between all art deliveries; Contribute (when needed) hands-on in setting up visual direction; Art-direct and supervise game deliveries for our outsourcing partners; Work closely with the other peers within the E2E games delivery environment; Lead efficiency programmes and joined-initiatives with other leads (UX, UI, Animation, Engineering, Games Design, etc.); Effectively manage stakeholders' expectations and create an environment of trust, transparency and accountability; Be a design ambassador raising awareness on the importance of great games experiences and the value of design in everything we do. What you'll bring Experience working within the Art field both as a hands-on contributor and a team lead; Experience leading complex art deliveries; Extensive knowledge of all areas of the art pipeline; Excellent interpersonal, communication, articulation and presentation skills; Experience working within a full-stack design/games team; Reception to feedback and ability to adapt and iterate upon it; Experience in managing stakeholders' expectations; Ability to share knowledge and elevate peers through effective mentoring and coaching; Champion an environment based on ownership, trust and growth while avoiding micro-management; Experience in managing multiple project streams and ability to delegate; Experience in providing art direction both internally and to outsourcing partners; Passionate about making games and strive for excellence; Fluent level of written and spoken English; Experience working within the iGaming industry
Please, send us your CV and your portfolio (or a few samples in any other form that could demonstrate your skillset) to apply. What's in it for you Inspiring and fulfilling work at an innovative and values-driven company creating cutting-edge tech Attractive salary and customisable benefits package Flexible working hours and ways of working Contemporary and accessible office environments with a range of workplaceperks Six weeks' paid leave for every four years of service Relocation package for you and your family including soft-landing package services to help you settle in (applicable in Spain, if you are moving from a different city/country) Being part of a teamwith a forward-looking, international mindset and agile working practices A friendly, inclusive and multicultural environment (we are made up of over 35 nationalities, speaking almost 30 languages) Wellbeing programmes, learning and personal growth opportunities A range of employee events throughout the year, including team building activities, Learning Labs, Hackathons and Designathons Opportunities to shape the tech community within and outside of the company, through mentoring and knowledge-sharing Our values We understand that great ideas come from great people, and great people thrive when they're trusted to challenge, change, improve, and perfect our products and processes. Our forte lies in the diversity of our skills – and that comes from the diversity of our people.
The Workshop is committed to being a diverse and inclusive workplace, where we all learn together, trust each other, and value collaboration. We welcome candidates of all genders, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, age, nationality, belief (or lack thereof), and programming language preference. As an equal opportunity employer, we offer a friendly, supportive working environment for all. It's a place where you can try new ideas, take risks, and enjoy the support to move Fearlessly Forward.
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