Visual Development Artist

About the role

Superblast Games builds mobile puzzle games and is expanding its team. It is looking for a Visual Development Artist who will explore and define the look of its games, turning early ideas into clear visual targets.

Key responsibilities

• Explore and define the visual style of new games, from early prototypes to production
• Create concept art, mood boards, color keys, style frames and paintovers
• Design characters, objects and environments that fit each game's visual direction
• Set clear visual targets for 3D artists, technical artists and developers
• Iterate quickly on visual ideas with game designers during prototyping
• Give feedback on in-game visuals and help maintain consistent quality across projects
• Stay up to date with visual trends in the mobile games market

Required profile

• Professional experience in game art or visual development, with at least one shipped game
• A strong portfolio showing a range of styles and a clear sense of visual storytelling
• Solid understanding of color, lighting, shape language, composition and readability
• Ability to work fast and explore multiple directions before refining one
• Clear communication and enjoyment of collaboration with artists, designers and developers
• Love for mobile games and a good sense of what makes them visually appealing

Bonus points

• Experience in mobile, casual or hybrid-casual games
• Basic 3D skills or experience painting over 3D renders
• Familiarity with Unity or game engine pipelines
• Experience with marketing creatives or user acquisition visuals

What we offer

• Salary paid in US dollars
• Focus on crafting world-class puzzle games
• Small, efficient team
• Remote-friendly, async-friendly culture
• Constant learning and creative experimentation