Art Team Lead
Games Global · Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Apply & track with Apply EdgeWe're looking for an experienced Art Team Lead who is passionate about creative excellence, leadership, and delivering exceptional visual experiences.This is a hands-on leadership role where you will provide technical and creative direction to a talented art team while ensuring the successful delivery of projects across Games Global's gaming portfolio. You will play a key role in driving innovation, maintaining design quality, developing team capability, and ensuring projects are delivered on time and to the highest standards.What You'll DoProvide technical and creative leadership on new and existing projects.Set direction and best practices for design, art production, and development workflows.Collaborate with stakeholders, Art Directors, and development teams to deliver engaging game experiences.Facilitate the creation of high-quality game interfaces and visual assets.Ensure all designs meet functional, usability, brand, and quality requirements.Maintain documentation, templates, and standards across supported projects and pipelines.Manage resource allocation and project scheduling to ensure deadlines are achieved.Mentor, coach, and develop team members through ongoing support and performance management.Drive continuous improvement by researching industry trends and implementing workflow enhancements.Foster collaboration, communication, and knowledge sharing within the team.Provide regular updates on project progress, risks, and team performance.What We're Looking ForProven experience leading or mentoring creative teams within a digital, gaming, or software environment.Strong experience in UI, interface design, digital art, and visual design principles.Experience managing project delivery, team workloads, and competing priorities.Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.Ability to provide technical design leadership and drive creative excellence.Experience working collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.A strategic mindset with the ability to balance creative vision and business objectives.Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and organisational skills.Passion for developing talent and creating a high-performing team culture.Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment while maintaining exceptional quality standards.Why Join Games Global?Lead and shape creative output across globally recognised gaming products.Work with passionate, talented, and innovative teams.Influence the visual direction of exciting new projects.Enjoy opportunities to mentor and develop creative talent.Be part of a culture that values creativity, collaboration, and innovation.If you're passionate about leading creative teams, driving artistic excellence, and delivering engaging player experiences, we'd love to hear from you.