Mooncolony: 2D Lead Artist

Role Overview

You will lead and deliver multiple 2D art projects under the Art Director, acting as a key bridge between the Art Director, production teams, and artists. The Lead Artist balances hands-on creation with leadership and oversight, including mentoring and building project-based artist teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver a variety of 2D art work (e.g., cinematic illustrations, concept/cosmetic design, vis-dev), meeting client and internal quality standards and deadlines
• Work across multiple concurrent projects, adapting to different styles, teams, and client requirements
• Research and collect visual references to help define and benchmark the project’s visual style
• Collaborate daily with the Art Director to develop and deliver top-quality art production processes
• Lead by example in day-to-day creation of world-class art
• Build and lead project-based teams of artists; ensure alignment, quality, and delivery
• Provide feedback on WIP work; review and approve final subtasks before Art Director review
• Prepare, package, and run technical checks on final deliverables to meet specs
• Coordinate with Production/Project Management for planning, tracking, and milestone delivery
• Represent Mooncolony in internal/external communications as needed
• Support benchmarking of new projects and contribute to a positive, energetic team culture

Requirements

• 8+ years of industry experience
• Fluent English; able to provide clear, constructive written and verbal feedback
• Strong composition, color theory, and design; advanced understanding of value, lighting, and perspective
• Strong rendering skills with the ability to adapt to different art styles
• Ability to quickly visualize ideas from others during ideation/sketch phases
• Strong problem-solving skills; proactively identify issues and implement solutions
• Ability to give precise, timely feedback to artists at different levels and adjust support accordingly
• Autonomous work style with strong ownership of projects and team outcomes
• Strong organizational skills; able to keep pace with management and production
• Advanced 2D skills in Photoshop
• Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and juggle multiple tasks
• Meticulous attention to detail and strong motivation

Work Setup

• Fully remote role
• Starts freelance, with high likelihood of joining the long-term core team