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Fresh art manager roles first, then the latest art direction roles. Members see the studio, salary info, and direct apply link.

Types of Art Manager Jobs We Cover

We curate all art management and leadership positions from game studios and publishers worldwide.

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Art Manager

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Senior Art Manager

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Director of Art

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VP of Art

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Art Department Manager

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Global Art Manager

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Art People Manager

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Art Studio Manager

Studios Hiring Art Managers

We pull art manager jobs from AAA studios, publishers, and larger independent developers, including:

Electronic Arts
Ubisoft
Activision
2K Games
Epic Games
Riot Games
Blizzard Entertainment
Square Enix
Bungie
CD Projekt Red
Rockstar Games
Naughty Dog
Crystal Dynamics
+ Hundreds More

Art Manager Salary Ranges (2026)

What you can expect to earn in art management roles in the game industry.

Art Manager
$100K - $135K
Senior Art Manager
$130K - $170K
Director of Art
$160K - $210K
VP of Art
$200K - $260K+

*US market data. Director and VP level roles typically include significant bonus and equity. Larger studios and publishers pay at the higher end of these ranges.

Skills Employers Look For

What studios expect from art manager candidates.

👥 People Skills

  • Performance review experience
  • Career development and coaching
  • Conflict resolution
  • Team health and morale
  • Mentoring artists at all levels

🎯 Management Skills

  • Hiring and onboarding
  • Headcount and resourcing planning
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Organizational communication
  • Budget familiarity

🎮 Game Industry Knowledge

  • Art production pipeline understanding
  • Artist career ladder familiarity
  • Studio culture and norms
  • Working with art directors and producers
  • Shipped title experience

💡 What Gets You Hired

  • Prior people management experience
  • Background as a senior or lead artist
  • Track record of team growth
  • Strong communication and empathy
  • Experience with large art teams

Art Manager Jobs FAQ

What does an art manager do in a game studio?
Art managers are people managers responsible for the growth, performance, and well-being of artists on their team. Unlike art directors who focus on visual direction, art managers handle career development, performance reviews, hiring, onboarding, and the operational health of the art department. Many studios separate the people management and visual direction functions between these two roles.
Do art managers still create art?
Typically no, or very rarely. Art managers are full-time people managers. Their primary responsibilities are supporting their team, running 1:1s, conducting performance reviews, helping resolve blockers, and working with art directors and producers to align resourcing. Some studios may have hybrid roles especially in smaller teams, but at most mid-to-large studios it is a dedicated management role.
What is the average art manager salary in games?
In the US: Art Managers earn $100K-$135K, Senior Art Managers $130K-$170K, Director of Art $160K-$210K, and VP of Art $200K-$260K+. These roles typically include significant bonus and equity components at larger studios.
What is the difference between an art manager and an art director?
Art directors own the visual direction and quality of the game's art. Art managers own the people side: career development, team health, performance, and hiring. At large studios these are fully separate roles with different reporting structures. In smaller studios, one person may handle both. Art directors and art managers often work closely as partners.
What background do art managers typically come from?
Most art managers came up through the art discipline first, often reaching senior or lead artist level before moving into management. This background is valuable because it means they understand the craft, the pipeline, and what their team members experience day-to-day. Some studios also hire people managers from outside games who bring strong HR and management skills.

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