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Art Department Co-ordinator

The goal at XR Games is to be the best developer of VR titles in the world.

We are a multi award-winning game development studio that specialises in immersive VR games. The studio has a history of full-scale development from concept through to submission working with prestigious partners such as Sony Pictures and Rovio Entertainment.

Since 2020 our team has grown from 20 full-time members to almost 100 by the close of 2022 and due to the success and critical acclaim of our previous projects such as Zombieland: Headshot Fever and Angry Birds Under Pressure. Throughout 2023 & 2024 our team will now be working on multiple major projects with recognisable IPs & licences as we continue to grow and invest in our future.

The Role

We are looking for an enthusiastic Art Department Coordinator who can join our team. In this role you will work closely with the Art Manager and Head of Art to facilitate the smooth running of the Art Department. We are looking for someone who is excited to join the games industry at the entry level, with an interest in management and production.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Art Manager and Head of Art where necessary
• Maintain and be responsible for documents and documentation set up by the Art Manager to a high standard
• Implement processes set up by the Art Manager and Head of Art
• Liaise with the Production and IT departments to ensure a smooth transfer of information cross-department
• Assist in project planning across several projects
• Assist in the onboarding process of new members of the art team

Requirements

• Good verbal, written and visual communication skills
• Good initiative to fix problems as they arise
• Excellent organisation and time management skills
• Excellent people skills
• Willingness to learn new software, skills and systems
• Interest in video game development
• Good IT skills

Desirable Skills

• Experience with Games Production
• Experience of Games Art Pipelines
• Experience in team organisation

Our studio is based in Leeds with a hybrid-working setup as standard, however we will expect a strong office presence for this role. We will be able to assist financially with relocation for those looking to do so.