Art Director - Video Games
Status
Full time
Remote
Compensation is not specified
Role
CTO
Description
Company Overview:
Ex Populus, a game development studio founded by industry veterans from major companies like Pixar, Ubisoft, and Blizzard, is currently working on two highly anticipated games, Final Form and LAMOverse. Specializing in high-end indie games for PC and console, the company boasts an exceptional team dedicated to creating innovative gaming experiences.
About the Role:
We are looking for a skilled Production Art Director to lead the artistic vision for Ex Populus games. In this role, you will be responsible for defining and maintaining the artistic style and visual quality of game art, overseeing a team of artists, and collaborating with various teams throughout the project's development stages.
Responsibilities:
- Establish and uphold the artistic style, quality, and consistency of game art.
- Ensure game worlds meet visual aesthetics, player needs, and business objectives.
- Manage production assets from concept to completion.
- Contribute high-quality illustration and graphic design to concept and production art.
- Maintain consistency and quality control over in-house and remote artists.
- Provide daily feedback remotely with clear direction and guidance.
- Develop visual guidelines and documentation for team alignment.
- Collaborate with other directors and artists to enhance player experience.
- Work closely with producers, designers, and engineers to align art with gameplay.
- Supervise direct reports, offering feedback, performance reviews, and career development support.
Requirements:
- Experience shipping at least one AA/AAA game on Console or PC in the last 3 years.
- Portfolio showcasing high-quality game production art across various styles.
- Comprehensive understanding of art fundamentals and game culture.
- Ability to work collaboratively under deadlines and time constraints.
- Strong knowledge of game art production processes and pipelines.
- Excellent organizational skills and ability to adapt to direction changes.
- Familiarity with user interaction in games and visual impact on behavior.
- Proficiency in art tools and workflows to enhance creativity and efficiency.
- Updated on industry trends and technologies for innovative art direction.
- Proficient in a variety of art styles and open to new perspectives.
- Self-motivated with experience in remote team collaboration.
- Leadership and team management skills with a focus on diversity and empathy.
- Excited about utilizing new technologies like AI-generated imagery.
- Fluent in English.
Bonus Skills:
- Experience as an illustrative UI Artist in different styles.
- Background in UI or motion graphics.
Compensation:
- Competitive Salary
- Health Benefits
- Paid Uncapped Vacation
- Employee Stock Options
- Employee Restricted Token Units
Location:
Remote; work from home. This position requires availability for an 8-hour workday, with at least 4 hours overlapping with US/Canada West Coast teams.
Ex Populus is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity and inclusivity among its team members.
Skills Required
Expopulus
Website
www.expopulus.comCompany size
Not specified
Location
United States
Description
Not specified
Status
Ismail Ahmad
Senior iOS developer for GameDev startup
Full time
Remote
Game Concept: “Reflex Arena”
Genre
Real-time competitive 1v1 / 2v2 skill-based action game
Platform
iOS (iPhone first, iPad optional)
Core Idea
A pure skill game where players compete in short, intense arena matches using precision timing, reflexes, and positioning — no RNG, no pay-to-win.
Each match lasts 60–90 seconds, making it ideal for mobile sessions while supporting competitive depth.
Core Gameplay Loop
Matchmaking
Skill-based MMR
Ranked & unranked queues
Arena Match
Small symmetrical arena
Players control a single character
Objective: score points by outplaying, not overpowering
Score & Progress
Win → rank up
Lose → learn (clear replay & stats)
Cosmetics only progression
Controls (Mobile-First, High Precision)
Left thumb: Movement (virtual joystick)
Right thumb: Aim + action swipe
Tap: Ability activation
Perfect timing windows reward precision (parries, counters)
👉 Designed to feel closer to a fighting game than a casual mobile title.
Mechanics (Skill > Stats)
Core Mechanics
Dash with cooldown (positioning skill)
Timed parry (frame-perfect defense)
Charged shots (risk vs reward)
Combo chaining (execution mastery)
No Randomness
Fixed damage
Fixed cooldowns
No crit chance
No loot boxes
Competitive Depth
Skill Expression
Reaction time
Prediction & mind games
Spacing & arena control
Cooldown tracking
Skill Ceiling
Easy to learn (1 minute)
Hard to master (1000+ matches)
Game Modes
Ranked Duel (Main Mode)
1v1
Best of 3 rounds
Seasonal leaderboard
Team Arena
2v2 coordinated play
Shared objectives
Training / Practice
Frame timing visualizer
Ghost replays of top players
Visual Style
Clean, minimalistic sci-fi arenas
High contrast for readability
60–120 FPS target (ProMotion)
👉 Performance clarity > visual noise.
Monetization (Fair & Competitive)
Skins (characters, arenas, effects)
Emotes / victory poses
Battle pass (cosmetic only)
🚫 No power boosts
🚫 No energy timers
🚫 No loot RNG
Technical Design (iOS-Optimized)
Native Swift
Metal / SpriteKit
Deterministic simulation
Server-authoritative logic
Rollback netcode (if real-time PvP)
Genre
Real-time competitive 1v1 / 2v2 skill-based action game
Platform
iOS (iPhone first, iPad optional)
Core Idea
A pure skill game where players compete in short, intense arena matches using precision timing, reflexes, and positioning — no RNG, no pay-to-win.
Each match lasts 60–90 seconds, making it ideal for mobile sessions while supporting competitive depth.
Core Gameplay Loop
Matchmaking
Skill-based MMR
Ranked & unranked queues
Arena Match
Small symmetrical arena
Players control a single character
Objective: score points by outplaying, not overpowering
Score & Progress
Win → rank up
Lose → learn (clear replay & stats)
Cosmetics only progression
Controls (Mobile-First, High Precision)
Left thumb: Movement (virtual joystick)
Right thumb: Aim + action swipe
Tap: Ability activation
Perfect timing windows reward precision (parries, counters)
👉 Designed to feel closer to a fighting game than a casual mobile title.
Mechanics (Skill > Stats)
Core Mechanics
Dash with cooldown (positioning skill)
Timed parry (frame-perfect defense)
Charged shots (risk vs reward)
Combo chaining (execution mastery)
No Randomness
Fixed damage
Fixed cooldowns
No crit chance
No loot boxes
Competitive Depth
Skill Expression
Reaction time
Prediction & mind games
Spacing & arena control
Cooldown tracking
Skill Ceiling
Easy to learn (1 minute)
Hard to master (1000+ matches)
Game Modes
Ranked Duel (Main Mode)
1v1
Best of 3 rounds
Seasonal leaderboard
Team Arena
2v2 coordinated play
Shared objectives
Training / Practice
Frame timing visualizer
Ghost replays of top players
Visual Style
Clean, minimalistic sci-fi arenas
High contrast for readability
60–120 FPS target (ProMotion)
👉 Performance clarity > visual noise.
Monetization (Fair & Competitive)
Skins (characters, arenas, effects)
Emotes / victory poses
Battle pass (cosmetic only)
🚫 No power boosts
🚫 No energy timers
🚫 No loot RNG
Technical Design (iOS-Optimized)
Native Swift
Metal / SpriteKit
Deterministic simulation
Server-authoritative logic
Rollback netcode (if real-time PvP)
Payment in Crypto
bitcastle .
Social Media Executive
Bangalore, India
Bangalore, India
Full time
Remote
About the Company:
Bitcastle is a cryptocurrency exchange and Forex (FX)platform which aims to create a new age of exchange where everyone can use it safely and have fun. As we expand and take a more active approach to global expansion, bitcastle is looking to hire a Full-TimeSocial Networking Service (SNS) Executive to join our team.
About the Role:
We are looking for a Social Networking Service Executive to join the Bitcastle team. In this role, you will lead and execute our social media strategy to grow our brand presence across various platforms. You will manage content creation, community engagement, and campaign execution to strengthen our position in the crypto industry. This is a full-time, fully remote position.
Manage and maintain a strong presence across social media platforms, including X, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and TikTok, ensuring consistent messaging and tone
Conduct social listening to identify trending topics and emerging content within the cryptocurrency space
Monitor community feedback and collaborate with sponsorship, product, operations, content, and PR teams to deliver timely and relevant content
Create, curate, and manage engaging content tailored to each social media platform
Build and nurture a strong online presence by actively engaging with users, responding to inquiries, and fostering a positive community environment
Partner with communities and brands to boost visibility and establish meaningful collaborations
Track and analyze metrics such as engagement, reach, and growth across social accounts
Plan, execute, and manage social media campaigns, including product launches, contests, promotions, and events
Optimize campaigns to maximize user engagement and overall impact
Requirements:
At least 2 years of experience in social media content creation and management
Proven ability to develop and execute successful content strategies
Experience using social media analytics tools
Preferred Qualification:
Prior experience in social media management within the crypto industry
Deep interest in Web3, blockchain, and cryptocurrency developments
Understanding of social media SEO principles and platform algorithms
Bitcastle is a cryptocurrency exchange and Forex (FX)platform which aims to create a new age of exchange where everyone can use it safely and have fun. As we expand and take a more active approach to global expansion, bitcastle is looking to hire a Full-TimeSocial Networking Service (SNS) Executive to join our team.
About the Role:
We are looking for a Social Networking Service Executive to join the Bitcastle team. In this role, you will lead and execute our social media strategy to grow our brand presence across various platforms. You will manage content creation, community engagement, and campaign execution to strengthen our position in the crypto industry. This is a full-time, fully remote position.
Manage and maintain a strong presence across social media platforms, including X, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and TikTok, ensuring consistent messaging and tone
Conduct social listening to identify trending topics and emerging content within the cryptocurrency space
Monitor community feedback and collaborate with sponsorship, product, operations, content, and PR teams to deliver timely and relevant content
Create, curate, and manage engaging content tailored to each social media platform
Build and nurture a strong online presence by actively engaging with users, responding to inquiries, and fostering a positive community environment
Partner with communities and brands to boost visibility and establish meaningful collaborations
Track and analyze metrics such as engagement, reach, and growth across social accounts
Plan, execute, and manage social media campaigns, including product launches, contests, promotions, and events
Optimize campaigns to maximize user engagement and overall impact
Requirements:
At least 2 years of experience in social media content creation and management
Proven ability to develop and execute successful content strategies
Experience using social media analytics tools
Preferred Qualification:
Prior experience in social media management within the crypto industry
Deep interest in Web3, blockchain, and cryptocurrency developments
Understanding of social media SEO principles and platform algorithms
Nahclimited
Software Engineer (Unity Frontend)
Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Full time
Office
Our client, an innovative tech company that is transforming family entertainment with interactive, movement-based experiences, is in need of a Software Engineer to improve developer workflows and empower software teams in developing cutting-edge games.
They are looking for a skilled Unity Game Engineer to join their dynamic game development team in creating presentation layers within the Unity engine. The candidate will play a key role in designing the UI layer for a global game library in Unity, focusing on scalable systems that deliver intuitive user interfaces, seamless user experiences, and optimal performance across various game titles.
Responsibilities:
Lead the development of foundational UI frameworks utilized in multiple game titles.
Implement high-quality Unity C# code based on UI/UX designs.
Create shared UI component libraries to ensure consistency and reusability.
Design and optimize localization systems to support multilingual releases.
Develop custom Unity editor tools and workflows for designers and developers.
Improve UI performance metrics on target platforms such as draw calls, memory usage, and responsiveness.
Engage in code reviews and collaborate on technical planning across different teams.
Requirements:
Minimum of 3 years of professional software development experience.
Proficient in C# and Unity, with a focus on UI concepts like uGUI or UI Toolkit.
Strong grasp of asset pipelines, asynchronous programming patterns, and performance enhancement techniques within Unity.
Experience implementing scalable UI architectures such as MVVM/MVC/MVP.
Familiarity with localization strategies and tools.
They are looking for a skilled Unity Game Engineer to join their dynamic game development team in creating presentation layers within the Unity engine. The candidate will play a key role in designing the UI layer for a global game library in Unity, focusing on scalable systems that deliver intuitive user interfaces, seamless user experiences, and optimal performance across various game titles.
Responsibilities:
Lead the development of foundational UI frameworks utilized in multiple game titles.
Implement high-quality Unity C# code based on UI/UX designs.
Create shared UI component libraries to ensure consistency and reusability.
Design and optimize localization systems to support multilingual releases.
Develop custom Unity editor tools and workflows for designers and developers.
Improve UI performance metrics on target platforms such as draw calls, memory usage, and responsiveness.
Engage in code reviews and collaborate on technical planning across different teams.
Requirements:
Minimum of 3 years of professional software development experience.
Proficient in C# and Unity, with a focus on UI concepts like uGUI or UI Toolkit.
Strong grasp of asset pipelines, asynchronous programming patterns, and performance enhancement techniques within Unity.
Experience implementing scalable UI architectures such as MVVM/MVC/MVP.
Familiarity with localization strategies and tools.
Nahclimited
Software Engineer (Machine Learning)
Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Full time
Office
Our client operates as a top innovator in body motion video games on their proprietary gaming device. They are currently in search of a capable ML Engineer to join their adept engineering team. The team focuses on cutting-edge technology blending research with practical applications, particularly in developing indoor motion tracking technology using readily available consumer hardware.
The ideal candidate will be pivotal in supporting researchers and scientists through designing and constructing critical infrastructure. This infrastructure enhances ML workflows and the speed of model iteration, aiding in the acceleration of research endeavors.
Responsibilities include:
Designing and implementing training pipelines, automated data workflows, and integration tools that can meet the increasing demands of research.
Establishing robust systems for large-scale data collection, preprocessing, and curation to fortify experimentation processes.
Developing tools that streamline experiment cycles, reduce time-to-completion, and facilitate model transition to production.
Close collaboration with ML researchers to tackle technical challenges, enhancing the overall developer experience.
Supporting model deployment processes and seamlessly integrating ML aspects with broader platform systems.
Requirements:
Minimum of 3 years of experience in constructing high-quality machine learning systems, data infrastructure, or research platforms.
Proficiency in Python along with expertise in at least one systems programming language (e.g., C++, Go, Rust, Java).
Demonstrated experience in working with PyTorch or TensorFlow within production or research environments.
Strong track record in designing ML training pipelines, data workflows, and integration tools.
Understanding of model deployment and optimization for inference (MLOps practices).
Preferred Skills:
Knowledge in GPU-accelerated computing, distributed training systems, and data versioning or experiment tracking tools.
Exposure to Docker and Kubernetes platforms.
Contributions made to open-source ML projects.
Feel free to reach out if you have any questions or need further clarification on the role.
The ideal candidate will be pivotal in supporting researchers and scientists through designing and constructing critical infrastructure. This infrastructure enhances ML workflows and the speed of model iteration, aiding in the acceleration of research endeavors.
Responsibilities include:
Designing and implementing training pipelines, automated data workflows, and integration tools that can meet the increasing demands of research.
Establishing robust systems for large-scale data collection, preprocessing, and curation to fortify experimentation processes.
Developing tools that streamline experiment cycles, reduce time-to-completion, and facilitate model transition to production.
Close collaboration with ML researchers to tackle technical challenges, enhancing the overall developer experience.
Supporting model deployment processes and seamlessly integrating ML aspects with broader platform systems.
Requirements:
Minimum of 3 years of experience in constructing high-quality machine learning systems, data infrastructure, or research platforms.
Proficiency in Python along with expertise in at least one systems programming language (e.g., C++, Go, Rust, Java).
Demonstrated experience in working with PyTorch or TensorFlow within production or research environments.
Strong track record in designing ML training pipelines, data workflows, and integration tools.
Understanding of model deployment and optimization for inference (MLOps practices).
Preferred Skills:
Knowledge in GPU-accelerated computing, distributed training systems, and data versioning or experiment tracking tools.
Exposure to Docker and Kubernetes platforms.
Contributions made to open-source ML projects.
Feel free to reach out if you have any questions or need further clarification on the role.
Nahclimited
Software Engineer (Unity Multiplayer)
Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Full time
Office
Our hiring partner is a forward-looking technology company that is transforming family entertainment with interactive, movement-based activities. They are currently looking for a Software Engineer to optimize developer processes and support their software teams in creating innovative gaming experiences.
They seek a skilled Unity Game Engineer who will play a pivotal role in defining cutting-edge multiplayer gaming interactions. The role involves constructing real-time networked systems that enable players to engage in competitive and cooperative gameplay seamlessly across different devices, ensuring smooth gameplay and interactive social engagement.
Responsibilities:
Spearhead the development of real-time multiplayer gaming systems to ensure synchronized physics, actions, and scores on a global scale.
Design and enhance secure, tailored matchmaking and network features that cater to family-friendly gaming experiences.
Modify and enhance existing single-player codebases to seamlessly integrate multiplayer elements while maintaining game dynamics.
Address complex technical issues such as jitter compensation, bandwidth efficiency, and server-client coherence.
Collaborate closely with artists, designers, and core platform teams to deliver immersive connected gaming experiences.
Requirements:
3+ years of professional software development experience.
Proficiency in C# and Unity development.
In-depth knowledge of networking principles such as RPCs, state synchronization, and authority models.
Hands-on experience with Unity networking solutions like Photon Fusion, Mirror, or Netcode.
Strong grasp of asynchronous programming techniques.
They seek a skilled Unity Game Engineer who will play a pivotal role in defining cutting-edge multiplayer gaming interactions. The role involves constructing real-time networked systems that enable players to engage in competitive and cooperative gameplay seamlessly across different devices, ensuring smooth gameplay and interactive social engagement.
Responsibilities:
Spearhead the development of real-time multiplayer gaming systems to ensure synchronized physics, actions, and scores on a global scale.
Design and enhance secure, tailored matchmaking and network features that cater to family-friendly gaming experiences.
Modify and enhance existing single-player codebases to seamlessly integrate multiplayer elements while maintaining game dynamics.
Address complex technical issues such as jitter compensation, bandwidth efficiency, and server-client coherence.
Collaborate closely with artists, designers, and core platform teams to deliver immersive connected gaming experiences.
Requirements:
3+ years of professional software development experience.
Proficiency in C# and Unity development.
In-depth knowledge of networking principles such as RPCs, state synchronization, and authority models.
Hands-on experience with Unity networking solutions like Photon Fusion, Mirror, or Netcode.
Strong grasp of asynchronous programming techniques.