Lead the visual effects discipline for game projects by defining VFX style, creating real-time effects, establishing workflows, managing performance budgets, and mentoring artists. Collaborate with art, engineering, design, production, and QA teams; provide scheduling and resource estimates; conduct reviews; support hiring; document processes; and solve complex technical implementation challenges across console and PC platforms.

Leads a 30+ person art department across multiple projects and locations, coaching senior managers, developing talent, setting career and hiring frameworks, planning art resources and headcount, and partnering with studio leadership, production, HR, and creative directors. The role maintains artistic quality and visual standards, supports production-focused creative problem solving, promotes collaboration, and strengthens studio culture. Candidates should have 10+ years of game art leadership, experience managing 50+ artists, shipped multiple games, and familiarity with Unity, Unreal, or proprietary engines.