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Avia

Avia is hiring: Senior Concept Artist in San Mateo

Avia, San Mateo, CA, United States, 94409

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Overview

AviaGames is a female-founded and led company that creates a social competition gaming platform blending fun, skill, and real-world rewards. Our flagship titles include Solitaire Clash, Bingo Tour, and Pocket7Games—a mobile platform offering 10+ genre-spanning games including puzzles, casino, cards, and action. With hundreds of millions of tournaments monthly, we’re expanding into the UK, Germany, and Europe. If you're passionate about games and want to shape the visual future of global hits, this is your opportunity.

Team: Art & Creative Center | Reports to: Art Director

Type: Full-time, permanent

Female-founded and led, AviaGames is committed to inclusivity, innovation, and creativity.

Compensation: Pay range is provided by Avia. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Responsibilities

As a core art expert within AviaGames’ Art & Creative Center, you’ll play a key role in shaping the visual direction of new game prototypes and establishing the foundational art style for early-stage projects. You will also support the continuous evolution of the art quality in existing titles.

  • Work closely with the Art Director to define and develop the visual style for new game prototypes, including characters, environments, UI, and overall artistic tone.
  • Create high-level concept art and visual references that set the aesthetic standard and direction for internal and external artists to follow.
  • Lead the visual exploration of new game ideas, rapidly iterating on styles that align with product goals and player preferences.
  • Guide and review art assets to ensure consistency, polish, and alignment with the defined visual identity, particularly in Western casual art styles.
  • Collaborate closely with design and production teams to ensure art direction integrates well with gameplay and user experience.

Qualifications

  • Strong portfolio showcasing concept work with unique style, visual polish, and storytelling ability.
  • Demonstrated experience in owning and defining visual style for mobile, casual, or stylized games.
  • Deep understanding of Western art styles and player preferences (US/Europe).
  • Excellent aesthetic judgment in both gameplay art and marketing/brand visuals.
  • Comfortable collaborating with Art Directors, Designers, and Marketing on fast-paced teams.
  • Ability to self-direct, bring new ideas to the table, and elevate others’ work. Bonus if you have:
  • Experience in branding or marketing art pipelines.
  • Background in 2D animation, motion graphics, or stylized 3D production.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary & 401k with company match
  • Generous PTO and flexible work schedule
  • Inclusive and creative work culture
  • Real opportunities for career growth and impact
  • Be part of a diverse, global, female-founded game company

Job Details

  • Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
  • Employment type: Full-time
  • Job function: Art/Creative
  • Industry: Computer Games
  • Team/Department: Art & Creative Center
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