Anime Universe · 1 day ago
Lead Artist/Animator - Gaming
United States
Full-time
Remote
Lead/StaffAnime Universe is a game development studio focused on creating meaningful and immersive gaming experiences. They are seeking a Lead Artist who will shape the visual style of flagship games and lead a team of artists, ensuring that every aspect of the game's art tells a story and enhances player engagement.
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Responsibilities
Define and drive the visual style across concept, characters, environments, UI, and cinematic design
Lead and mentor a growing team of 2D/3D artists, balancing craft with innovation
Collaborate closely with designers, engineers, and narrative leads to bring cohesive, immersive worlds to life
Pioneer next-gen workflows (real-time rendering, AI-assisted tools, proprietary engines)
Qualification
Required
Proven mastery in both 2D and 3D (concept art, modeling, textures, lighting)
A portfolio that demonstrates vision, consistency, and stylistic leadership
Deep experience in game development pipelines (Unity required, Unreal, or proprietary custom engines optional)
Experience with standard animation tools required (e.g. Blender, Maya, 3ds Max, Substance 3D Painter, ZBrush, etc.)
Strong leadership skills—capable of inspiring, organizing, and executing at scale
A belief that art has purpose beyond entertainment—it is impact, memory, and meaning
A bold artistic vision that balances innovation with player immersion
Benefits
Equity partner
Company
Anime Universe
Anime Universe is a technology company focused on building proprietary social entertainment products and technologies for manga, anime, cosplay, and gaming.
Founded in 2013
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$0.3MKey Investors
Deepak Jain
2025-01-16Angel· $0.05M
2021-01-28Angel· $0.25M
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