Head of Art/UI

Led the central art department through a period of significant growth, optimization, and transformation, overseeing a multi-disciplinary team of 60+ concept, 2D, and UI artists. Reporting directly to the Creative Director, I worked to balance creative enthusiasm with critical, strategic oversight—building an art culture that thrived alongside modern challenges such as outsourcing and rapid scaling.

Key Responsibilities and Achievements:

• Direct report to the Creative Director, acting as a strategic partner and critical voice for artistic quality and process innovation

• Led weekly art reviews for a growing team of 27 UI, 2D, and concept artists, driving continuous quality improvements

• Actively supported talent acquisition, recruitment recommendations, and artist onboarding

• Provided creative direction and guidance for both new and live product initiatives

• Delivered art direction for major pitches involving globally recognized IPs

• Conducted artist development planning, performance evaluations, and career progression support

• Optimized UI pipelines and documentation processes for greater efficiency and scalability

• Designed and delivered internal training programs for 2D and UI artists, focusing on upskilling and knowledge sharing

• Directed the redesign and improvement of sensitive touchpoints, including payment flows and board design

• Developed best practices, reusable templates, and internal standards to elevate overall production quality

• Delivered weekly strategic reports and critical assessments directly to studio leadership

• Fostered a strong, resilient art community, enhancing internal culture, visibility, and cross-functional collaboration

• Partnered closely with management, product teams, HR, developers, and UX to align creative output with business needs

• Led risk evaluations and optimizations within the art pipeline to ensure sustainable, scalable production models

Reflection: Evolving Through Experience

Leading a diverse and expanding art department presented multifaceted challenges—from integrating outsourced teams to standardizing creative processes across projects. Navigating these complexities honed my ability to balance strategic oversight with empathetic leadership. These experiences have instilled in me a proactive mindset, enabling me to anticipate obstacles, foster cross-functional collaboration, and drive innovation.

Today, I approach challenges not as setbacks but as opportunities for growth, applying a blend of analytical thinking and creative problem-solving to deliver impactful results.

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