MobilityWare is hiring: Art Director in Los Angeles

One of our art directors is retiring. The role is big. The bar is high.

This is a rare opportunity: an impactful position at a profitable, stable, self-funded studio with one of the best no-crunch cultures in our industry .

And you? You’ve been there, drawn that. Years in the trenches creating beautiful art, honing your artistic eye. Iterating, pivoting, and shipping art that blew customers away . And while you still love creating, you’re no longer just an individual contributor.

You’re also a manager.

You coach, inspire, and do the meaningful work of helping artists create amazing work .

You’re growing as a leader. Collaborative and organized, because great teams make great products . You love supporting your peers and partnering with designers, engineers, product owners, and our other Art Director. Together, you will shape the artistic vision for our products.

You’re flexible. Happy to create beauty in any genre, any style.

You will help ensure that tens of millions of players have a beautiful experience . You’ll thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with a large portfolio, including some of the most played mobile games in the world!

The stakes are high. The expectations, even higher. Help us bring joy to others, one game at a time.

Responsibilities

Oversee the development of all visuals for your teams. All stages of the pipeline. All aspects of the work (illustrations, textures, characters, UI/UX, tech art, animations, particles, style guides, icons, …)

Drive and derive the vision of our product owners

Manage a team of talented artists

Collaborate effectively with other department leaders

Champion our culture, processes, and styles

Facilitate timeliness, quality, and flexibility

Be comfortable managing external partners (if/when appropriate)

Excel wherever you’re needed, from pushing pixels to mentoring future stars

Help us bring joy to others

Qualifications

Onsite in Irvine studio, Tuesday & Wednesday

12+ years experience as an artist, art manager, or art leader

Games experience is a plus, not a requirement

Mobile game experience is a plus, not a requirement

3+ years managing artists

Deep expertise with 2D art, illustrations, icons, and/or UI/UX

Expert knowledge of standard tools (Illustrator, Photoshop, etc.)

A growth mindset—willing to become a stronger leader

Self‑motivated, proactive, and collaborative

Able to operate at director level with other senior leaders

Passion for delivering high-quality products

Benefits

We offer medical (100% paid option), dental (100% paid), vision (100% paid), unlimited PTO/Vacation, life insurance (100% paid), and a 401K with competitive contribution.

Annual, all-inclusive company trip for you and a guest. Previous destinations include Hawaii, a Mexican Riviera Cruise, Las Vegas and Los Cabos!

In the office we offer things like free lunch, free snacks, and free drinks.

Casual workplace that includes a relaxed dress code, plus a newly remodeled office in the heart of Irvine.

Growth, growth, growth - we are growing, and we would love for you to join us on the ride.

Annual Game Jam to show off your creative chops!

In compliance with local law, we are disclosing compensation for this role. The range listed is just one component of MobilityWare’ s total compensation package for employees, which may include short- and long‑term incentives and program‑specific awards. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. Starting pay for the successful applicant will depend on a variety of job‑related factors, which may include education, training, experience, certifications, location, business needs, or market demands. This range is based on a full‑time position. This range may be modified in the future. The annual base salary pay range for this role is $180,000‑$900,000.

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In Summary: One of MobilityWare's art directors is retiring . This is a rare opportunity: an impactful position at a profitable, stable, self-funded studio with one of the best no-crunch cultures in our industry . The stakes are high. Help us bring joy to others, one game at a time .

En Español: Uno de nuestros directores artísticos se retira. El papel es grande. La barra está alta. Esta es una oportunidad rara: un puesto impactante en un estudio rentable, estable y autofinanciado con una de las mejores culturas sin problemas de nuestra industria . Y tú? ¿Has estado allí, dibujado eso. Años en las trincheras creando arte hermoso, perfeccionando tu ojo artístico. Iterando, pivotando y enviando arte que alejó a los clientes. Todos los aspectos del trabajo (ilustraciones, texturas, personajes, UI/UX, arte tecnológico, animación, partículas, guías de estilo, iconos...) Conducir y derivar la visión de nuestros dueños de productos Gestionar un equipo de artistas talentosos Colaborar eficazmente con otros líderes de departamentos Campeonar nuestra cultura, procesos y estilos Facilitar la puntualidad, calidad y flexibilidad Estar cómodo administrando socios externos (si es apropiado) Excel donde sea necesario, desde empujar píxeles a asesoramiento de futuras estrellas Ayudarnos a ofrecer alegría a otras personas Qualificaciones En el sitio en estudio Irvine, martes & miércoles + 12 años de experiencia como artista, gerente de arte o líder de arte Juegos son una ventaja, no un requisito Experiencia de juego es una ventajas, no una exigencia 3 años Beneficiando a los artistas profesionales con experiencia dental 2D, expertos / seguro de vida profesional , Auto-Villado / PIXOWELLING (100% contribución gratuita para todos los clientes con alta capacidad de visualización, 100% abundancialidad, 100%, etc. Los destinos anteriores incluyen Hawai, un crucero por la Riviera Mexicana, Las Vegas y Los Cabos! En la oficina ofrecemos cosas como almuerzo gratuito, bocadillos gratis y bebidas gratuitas. El lugar de trabajo casual que incluye un código de vestimenta relajado, además de una oficina recientemente remodelada en el corazón de Irvine. Crecimiento, crecimiento, desarrollo - estamos creciendo, y nos encantaría que se unan a nosotros en el viaje.