Art Director

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 for Position:

• 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

A Little Bit About Us:

MobilityWare is one of the leading mobile game publishers of card and puzzle games. With our headquarters in the heart of Orange County and a growing studio in Utah, we’re dedicated to our mission of bringing joy to others one game at a time. Ever since our flagship title Solitaire hit the Apple App Store on the day it opened in 2008, MobilityWare has been entertaining gamers around the world. With a product portfolio that includes beloved hits such as FreeCell, MONOPOLY Solitaire, Spades, Hearts, Mahjong, and Bubble Shooter Pop, our games have been downloaded over 600 MILLION times.

MobilityWare was recently named one of Built in LA’s Best Places to Work for the fifth year in a row and we’ve been recognized as one of the Best Places to Work in Orange County five times by the Orange County Business Journal and OC Register. While we’re proud to be the company behind some of mobile gaming’s most popular titles, our most important achievement is creating a work environment that encourages professional growth and prioritizes the wellness of all of our team members.

Do we have your attention yet? Here are just some of the perks of working with us:

• 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.