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Art Lead jobs are open across video games, animation, film, and advertising, at every level from mid-level artist to senior art director, with specializations in concept art, environment art, and visual development. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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About Us
Funtastik Labs is a hands-on creative studio where guests make slime from scratch, paint canvases and ceramics, and take part in interactive science experiences.
Every visit is built around creating something real—color, texture, and take-home results—inside a space that feels organized, active, and welcoming.
Position Overview
We’re hiring part-time team members for weekday and weekend shifts.
This is a guest-facing, hands-on role. You’ll guide activities, manage the flow of the studio, and maintain a clean, well-run environment throughout your shift.
Schedule
- Weekdays: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Weekends: Saturday & Sunday
- 10–30 hours per week
- Availability must be clearly stated when applying
Pay
$10–$13/hour + tips
Responsibilities
- Guide guests through slime making, canvas painting, ceramic painting, science experiments etc.
- Keep the entire studio clean, organized, and guest-ready at all times
- Clean surfaces, wipe counters, and maintain all stations throughout the shift
- Sweep and mop floors as needed to maintain cleanliness standards
- Reset work areas between sessions so the studio is always ready for the next guest
- Lead birthday parties, Field Trips & group bookings.
- Follow opening and closing procedures
- Stay attentive to guests at all times—this is the priority
Requirements
- Comfortable working with children and families
- Reliable and punctual
- Clear, confident communication
- Able to stay on your feet for extended periods
- Works well in a fast-paced, active environment
Ideal Background
- Experience working with groups of children
- Experience in customer-facing roles
This role is active, detail-oriented, and guest-focused. We’re looking for team members who take ownership of their shift and maintain a high standard of experience.
Pay: $10.00 - $13.00 per hour
Application Question(s):
- Are you available weekday morning?
Work Location: In person
About Us
Funtastik Labs is a hands-on creative studio where guests make slime from scratch, paint canvases and ceramics, and take part in interactive science experiences.
Every visit is built around creating something real—color, texture, and take-home results—inside a space that feels organized, active, and welcoming.
Position Overview
We’re hiring part-time team members for weekday and weekend shifts.
This is a guest-facing, hands-on role. You’ll guide activities, manage the flow of the studio, and maintain a clean, well-run environment throughout your shift.
Schedule
- Weekdays: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Weekends: Saturday & Sunday
- 10–30 hours per week
- Availability must be clearly stated when applying
Pay
$10–$13/hour + tips
Responsibilities
- Guide guests through slime making, canvas painting, ceramic painting, science experiments etc.
- Keep the entire studio clean, organized, and guest-ready at all times
- Clean surfaces, wipe counters, and maintain all stations throughout the shift
- Sweep and mop floors as needed to maintain cleanliness standards
- Reset work areas between sessions so the studio is always ready for the next guest
- Lead birthday parties, Field Trips & group bookings.
- Follow opening and closing procedures
- Stay attentive to guests at all times—this is the priority
Requirements
- Comfortable working with children and families
- Reliable and punctual
- Clear, confident communication
- Able to stay on your feet for extended periods
- Works well in a fast-paced, active environment
Ideal Background
- Experience working with groups of children
- Experience in customer-facing roles
This role is active, detail-oriented, and guest-focused. We’re looking for team members who take ownership of their shift and maintain a high standard of experience.
Pay: $10.00 - $13.00 per hour
Application Question(s):
- Are you available weekday morning?
Work Location: In person
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in art lead jobs.
- Professional portfolio demonstrating strong visual storytelling and consistent artistic style
- Proficiency in industry-standard tools such as Photoshop, Maya, ZBrush, or Unreal Engine
- Experience leading or mentoring a team of artists through a full production cycle
- Ability to establish and maintain art style guides and visual pipelines
- Strong communication skills for collaborating with directors, producers, and cross-functional teams
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience in fine arts, game art, or animation
Tips for Your Art Lead Job Search
Tailor your portfolio to the studio
Generic portfolios get skipped. Research each studio's visual style before you apply and lead with work that matches their aesthetic, whether that's stylized mobile art, realistic AAA environments, or motion graphics for broadcast.
Show leadership, not just craft
Art lead postings almost always screen for people management signals. Include specific examples on your resume of mentoring junior artists, running art reviews, or setting pipeline standards, not just the quality of your own work.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists art lead openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match your specialization and apply directly to each listing without hunting across multiple sources.
Call out your software ownership clearly
Hiring managers scan for specific tools fast. List every piece of software you work in daily at the top of your resume, including version familiarity where relevant, so your application clears the first filter before anyone reads further.
Prepare a process walkthrough for interviews
Most art lead interviews include a portfolio review where you narrate your decisions out loud. Practice explaining why you made specific style or composition choices, how you gave feedback to other artists, and how you handled scope changes mid-production.
Negotiate scope alongside compensation
When you receive an offer, ask about team size, pipeline maturity, and how creative decisions get made before focusing only on title or pay. Art leads who skip this question often find the role is more execution than leadership once they start.
Art Lead Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most art leads?
The most active employers for art leads right now are Lakeshirts, The Arc SF, and Funtastik Labs, and the most openings are in Texas, New York, and Connecticut, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand tends to cluster around studios with active titles in production or approaching launch windows.
How many art lead jobs are remote?
About 20% of art lead openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting a broader shift in how studios staff leadership roles. Concept art and 2D-focused positions are more likely to be remote, while roles tied to real-time engines or on-set supervision are more often on-site.
How do you become an art lead?
Start by building deep proficiency in at least one production discipline, such as concept art, environment art, or character art, then actively take on informal leadership tasks like running critiques or onboarding new team members. Transitioning into a lead role usually requires demonstrating that you can maintain quality across a team, not just your own output. Seeking out senior artist positions that include mentorship responsibilities is the most direct path.
Can you get an art lead job with limited experience?
Getting hired as an art lead with limited direct leadership experience is possible if your portfolio is exceptionally strong and you can point to any informal leadership you have done, such as directing freelancers, organizing a student capstone, or leading a game jam team. Studios hiring for smaller productions or indie projects are more open to first-time leads than large studios with established pipelines. Focusing your search on those environments gives you the best chance to build a formal leadership credit.
What does the art lead interview process look like?
Most art lead interviews begin with a portfolio review where you walk through several projects and explain your decision-making at each stage. This is typically followed by one or more conversations with a creative director or art director to assess your communication style and how you handle feedback. Some studios include a brief art test or ask you to critique a piece of work as a proxy for how you would lead reviews. Final rounds often involve meeting the broader team you would be managing.
Where can I find and apply to art lead jobs?
You can find and apply to art lead jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search for roles that match your specialization and experience level, then apply directly to each listing that fits. The listings are updated regularly so checking back frequently helps you catch new postings early.
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