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
Ex Populus is a game development studio.
Status
Velora
3D Motion Designer
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Full time
Remote
Vision At Legends of Velora, we don’t just build games—we forge living, player-owned realities. As a 3D Motion Designer, you won’t just animate assets—you’ll define the kinetic soul of a cross-chain MMO where every movement, transition, and effect feeds into a thriving player-driven economy. Your work will be the visual pulse of a decentralized world, seen by thousands of players across OpenSea, Blur, and beyond.
Your Mission
Craft immersive animations that make blockchain interactions feel alive—trading, battling, and exploring across Chain Worlds
Design motion systems where NFT assets evolve based on ownership history, market value, and in-game achievements
Develop real-time procedural effects tied to on-chain data (gas fees, liquidity pools, DAO votes)
Collaborate with WebGL engineers to push Three.js to its limits, ensuring buttery performance across browsers and devices
Own the full motion pipeline—from concept to implementation—with zero corporate bureaucracy
What You Bring
A portfolio showcasing real-time 3D animations (games, interactive experiences, or Web3 projects)
Mastery of After Effects, Blender, or Maya + experience with game engines (Unity/Unreal) or WebGL frameworks
A haсker mindset—ability to prototype motion systems that react to live blockchain data
Obsession with player psychology—you know how subtle motion cues influence trading behavior
Bonus: Any experience with NFT animation, generative art, or on-chain asset pipelines
Why This Isn’t Just Another Job
Your animations become economic events—rare NFT effects can spike trading volume
No "revisions for the CEO’s nephew"—creative freedom backed by a DAO
Revenue share in $CORE + NFT royalties for signature effects
Build the standard for Web3 motion design—your work will be copied across chains
The Velora Edge
A custom WebGL engine built for zero-lag, cross-chain gameplay
37,000+ early adopters waiting to experience your creations
No App Store gatekeepers—your art reaches players directly, censorship-free
Your Mission
Craft immersive animations that make blockchain interactions feel alive—trading, battling, and exploring across Chain Worlds
Design motion systems where NFT assets evolve based on ownership history, market value, and in-game achievements
Develop real-time procedural effects tied to on-chain data (gas fees, liquidity pools, DAO votes)
Collaborate with WebGL engineers to push Three.js to its limits, ensuring buttery performance across browsers and devices
Own the full motion pipeline—from concept to implementation—with zero corporate bureaucracy
What You Bring
A portfolio showcasing real-time 3D animations (games, interactive experiences, or Web3 projects)
Mastery of After Effects, Blender, or Maya + experience with game engines (Unity/Unreal) or WebGL frameworks
A haсker mindset—ability to prototype motion systems that react to live blockchain data
Obsession with player psychology—you know how subtle motion cues influence trading behavior
Bonus: Any experience with NFT animation, generative art, or on-chain asset pipelines
Why This Isn’t Just Another Job
Your animations become economic events—rare NFT effects can spike trading volume
No "revisions for the CEO’s nephew"—creative freedom backed by a DAO
Revenue share in $CORE + NFT royalties for signature effects
Build the standard for Web3 motion design—your work will be copied across chains
The Velora Edge
A custom WebGL engine built for zero-lag, cross-chain gameplay
37,000+ early adopters waiting to experience your creations
No App Store gatekeepers—your art reaches players directly, censorship-free
Payment in Crypto
Velora
Game Tester – Shape the Future of Web3 Gaming
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Full time
Remote
Vision At Legends of Velora, we’re not just testing bugs—we’re stress-testing the boundaries of player-owned economies. As a Game Tester, you won’t just report glitches—you’ll safeguard a living, breathing multichain universe where every exploit found is a crisis averted for thousands of players and millions in digital assets.Your MissionHunt down bugs like a PvP rogue—except your targets are broken quests, unbalanced economies, and blockchain sync failuresStress-test player-driven systems—from NFT breeding mechanics to cross-chain arbitrage—before they go liveDocument exploits with forensic detail, then help design permanent fixes (not just quick patches)Play daily like a hardcore degenerate—but with a spreadsheet in hand tracking every edge caseBecome the voice of sanity—challenge designers when "innovative" ideas would wreck the in-game economyWhat You BringA ruthless eye for detail—you spot UI misalignments that others ignoreDeep gaming experience—especially in MMOs, strategy games, or play-to-earn titlesBasic understanding of blockchain transactions (gas fees, wallet interactions, etc.)Data-driven mindset—you don’t just say "this feels wrong," you prove it with numbersPassion for breaking things—then explaining exactly how to rebuild them strongerWhy This Isn’t Just Another QA JobYou protect real money—glitches here can tank NFT values or disrupt six-figure marketsDirect access to devs—no "ticket black holes," your reports trigger immediate actionEarly access to alpha builds—test unreleased Chain Worlds before players even know they existProfit from your finds—major bug discoveries earn bonuses in $COREThe Velora EdgeA custom engine with 10x more moving parts than typical Web3 gamesNo corporate red tape—if you find a critical bug at 3 AM, you can wake up the lead devYour work directly impacts OpenSea listings, DAO votes, and live economic events
Payment in Crypto
Strike Arena
Marketing Growth Lead
Part time
Remote
What You’ll Be Doing
Build the vibe. You’ll set the tone and personality of our community across Discord, Twitter, Telegram, and wherever players hang out.
Keep the squad engaged. Run quests, events, AMAs, tournaments, community calls, lore drops, meme contests, and more.
Be our frontline. Answer questions, share updates, and make sure feedback is getting to the devs and leadership in real time.
Grow our army. Welcome new players, help onboard them into the Strike Arena universe, and reward community legends with roles, recognition, and incentives.
Partner with guilds, creators & KOLs. Support collabs, raid events, co-streams, and everything in between.
Stay plugged into web3 culture. Know what’s trending. Jump into memes. Be reactive and proactive in shaping the conversation.
Help shape the future. As our ears and eyes in the community, you’ll play a major role in evolving the game, features, and community tools.
🧠 You Might Be a Fit If…
You’ve been a Community Manager or Mod in web3, especially for a game, NFT project, or DeFi protocol.
You’re super active in Discord and Twitter, and have a feel for what makes a digital community thrive (and what kills momentum).
You love games — especially competitive or crypto-enhanced ones — and understand the player mindset.
You can write clearly, meme cleverly, and manage chaos with good vibes.
You know how to scale a community, from 1k early users to 100k+ with structure, fun, and a sense of identity.
You’re proactive. You don’t wait for directions — you bring ideas and energy daily.
Send CV: career@strikearena.io
Build the vibe. You’ll set the tone and personality of our community across Discord, Twitter, Telegram, and wherever players hang out.
Keep the squad engaged. Run quests, events, AMAs, tournaments, community calls, lore drops, meme contests, and more.
Be our frontline. Answer questions, share updates, and make sure feedback is getting to the devs and leadership in real time.
Grow our army. Welcome new players, help onboard them into the Strike Arena universe, and reward community legends with roles, recognition, and incentives.
Partner with guilds, creators & KOLs. Support collabs, raid events, co-streams, and everything in between.
Stay plugged into web3 culture. Know what’s trending. Jump into memes. Be reactive and proactive in shaping the conversation.
Help shape the future. As our ears and eyes in the community, you’ll play a major role in evolving the game, features, and community tools.
🧠 You Might Be a Fit If…
You’ve been a Community Manager or Mod in web3, especially for a game, NFT project, or DeFi protocol.
You’re super active in Discord and Twitter, and have a feel for what makes a digital community thrive (and what kills momentum).
You love games — especially competitive or crypto-enhanced ones — and understand the player mindset.
You can write clearly, meme cleverly, and manage chaos with good vibes.
You know how to scale a community, from 1k early users to 100k+ with structure, fun, and a sense of identity.
You’re proactive. You don’t wait for directions — you bring ideas and energy daily.
Send CV: career@strikearena.io
Tarta Games
Game Balance/Numerical Designer
Shanghai, China
Shanghai, China
Full time
Remote
Responsibilities:
Design and adjust the numerical systems for Web3 event-related products, including event points, prize tiers, lottery drop rates, viral referral setups, NFT-related values, and coordination of in-game and on-chain assets to ensure game balance and playability.
Collaborate closely with the development and design teams to create numerical design plans and follow through on their implementation.
Analyze player data and feedback to continuously optimize event and game numerical systems and economic models.
Participate in the balance testing of events and game content, making timely adjustments to the numbers in response to player behavior and market shifts.
Design and adjust the virtual economy within the game, including currency, items, rewards, etc., in line with the game’s operational strategy.
Create and maintain documentation for numerical design to ensure clear understanding and collaboration within the team.
Requirements:
2+ years of experience in game or event numerical design, with a track record of successful projects preferred.
Familiar with the game and event development process, possessing systematic thinking skills to balance both the fun and commercial needs of the game.
Strong understanding of mathematics and data analysis, with the ability to use tools for numerical simulation and optimization.
Bilingual in English and Chinese, able to communicate and collaborate effectively within an international team.
Strong team collaboration spirit and a high sense of responsibility, able to work efficiently under pressure.
Design and adjust the numerical systems for Web3 event-related products, including event points, prize tiers, lottery drop rates, viral referral setups, NFT-related values, and coordination of in-game and on-chain assets to ensure game balance and playability.
Collaborate closely with the development and design teams to create numerical design plans and follow through on their implementation.
Analyze player data and feedback to continuously optimize event and game numerical systems and economic models.
Participate in the balance testing of events and game content, making timely adjustments to the numbers in response to player behavior and market shifts.
Design and adjust the virtual economy within the game, including currency, items, rewards, etc., in line with the game’s operational strategy.
Create and maintain documentation for numerical design to ensure clear understanding and collaboration within the team.
Requirements:
2+ years of experience in game or event numerical design, with a track record of successful projects preferred.
Familiar with the game and event development process, possessing systematic thinking skills to balance both the fun and commercial needs of the game.
Strong understanding of mathematics and data analysis, with the ability to use tools for numerical simulation and optimization.
Bilingual in English and Chinese, able to communicate and collaborate effectively within an international team.
Strong team collaboration spirit and a high sense of responsibility, able to work efficiently under pressure.
Tarta Games
Frontend Engineer
Shanghai, China
Shanghai, China
Full time
Remote
Responsibilities:
Develop and optimize Web3-related front-end features, ensuring responsiveness and compatibility across user interfaces.
Collaborate with UI designers to transform design mockups into high-quality front-end code.
Ensure front-end code maintainability and scalability, with continuous optimization and refactoring.
Work with back-end developers to integrate and display Web3 data and functionalities.
Stay updated on front-end technology trends to continuously improve and streamline the development process.
Requirements:
Proficient in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and front-end frameworks such as React or Vue.js.
2-3 years of front-end development experience with Web3-related products.
Knowledge of the gaming industry and user experience design, with the ability to develop highly interactive and visually appealing interfaces.
Bilingual in English and Chinese, able to communicate efficiently with designers and development teams.
Nice to have:
Familiarity with anime culture, with the ability to understand and cater to the target user base.
Develop and optimize Web3-related front-end features, ensuring responsiveness and compatibility across user interfaces.
Collaborate with UI designers to transform design mockups into high-quality front-end code.
Ensure front-end code maintainability and scalability, with continuous optimization and refactoring.
Work with back-end developers to integrate and display Web3 data and functionalities.
Stay updated on front-end technology trends to continuously improve and streamline the development process.
Requirements:
Proficient in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and front-end frameworks such as React or Vue.js.
2-3 years of front-end development experience with Web3-related products.
Knowledge of the gaming industry and user experience design, with the ability to develop highly interactive and visually appealing interfaces.
Bilingual in English and Chinese, able to communicate efficiently with designers and development teams.
Nice to have:
Familiarity with anime culture, with the ability to understand and cater to the target user base.