Studio Lead
Pune, IndiaFull-timeMid · 4-6 years
About this role
About Modmacon
At Modmacon, we specialize in creating high-quality mobile gaming art production. Our team collaborates with industry-leading game developers to bring visually stunning and immersive gaming experiences to life. As we continue to grow, we are looking for passionate and talented individuals to join The Mods and make a lasting impact in the world of gaming.
Job Summary
The Studio Lead will oversee the day-to-day operations of the studio, manage creative and technical teams, and ensure the successful delivery of projects on time and within budget. This role combines leadership, project management, creative direction, and operational oversight to maintain high-quality output and efficient studio workflows within a gaming art production environment.
Key Responsibilities
1. Team Leadership
- Lead, mentor, and manage a multidisciplinary gaming art production team including artists, designers, and production staff.
- Foster a collaborative, creative, and performance-driven studio culture.
- Conduct performance reviews and support professional development and skill growth.
2. Project Management
- Oversee project planning, timelines, budgets, and resource allocation.
- Ensure projects meet quality standards, technical requirements, and client expectations.
- Coordinate closely with project managers, art leads, designers, and production teams.
3. Creative & Strategic Direction
- Provide creative guidance and ensure consistency with the studio’s artistic vision and client requirements.
- Review and approve key creative outputs across projects.
- Identify opportunities for innovation and improvements in art pipelines, style development, and production processes.
4. Client & Stakeholder Management
- Act as a key point of contact for clients, partners, and stakeholders.
- Present creative concepts, project milestones, and progress updates.
- Maintain strong relationships to ensure client satisfaction and long-term collaborations.
5. Studio Operations
- Manage studio workflows, production pipelines, and internal processes.
- Ensure optimal use of studio resources, tools, and equipment.
- Improve operational efficiency and productivity across teams.
6. Business Growth
- Support business development initiatives and studio expansion.
- Participate in pitching new projects and client presentations.
- Identify opportunities to expand the studio’s capabilities within the mobile gaming art production ecosystem.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in design, Media, Animation, Architecture, Game Art, or a related field.
- 7+ years of experience in a creative studio or gaming studio environment.
- Experience working in game art production, mobile gaming, or game development studios.
- 4 – 6 years of experience in a leadership or managerial role.
Required Skills
- Strong leadership and team management skills
- Excellent project management and organizational abilities
- Strong communication and presentation skills
- Strategic thinking and problem-solving
- Experience with game art pipelines, creative workflows, and production pipelines
Preferred Skills
- Experience managing large-scale game art production projects
- Familiarity with game art and design tools (such as Maya, Blender, ZBrush, Photoshop, Substance, etc.)
- Budget and resource management experience
- Client relationship management
- Experience working with global game studios or outsourcing art studios
What We Offer
- Creative Growth: Be part of a team shaping the future of mobile game art in the industry.
- Competitive Compensation: Attractive salary package and benefits.
- Dynamic Work Culture: Join a passionate team dedicated to creativity and innovation in gaming.
- Industry Exposure: Work with leading game studios and creators driving the stylized art movement.