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Art Director (M/F/X)
2 years ago
Who we are?
Popcore creates beautiful, oddly satisfying hyper-casual games, like our number 1 game Parking Jam! Based at our Berlin HQ, our teams have developed and released chart-topping games that have been downloaded more than 300 million times across iOS and Android.
Proudly backed by EQT Ventures, Makers Fund and David Helgason, we are going through an exciting time of expansion. We are on the hunt for an Art Director who can drive the artistic vision of our games.
What you will do:
- As our Art Director, you will be in charge of a small team of talented artists and focus on ensuring that our games at Popcore has a unique, distinct, and professional visual direction
- Hands-on contribution to artwork demonstrates own ideas and sets the visual direction
- Inspire and motivate the art team to achieve their best, driving artistic quality by example and successful team work, giving feedback and direction where needed
- Work closely with other disciplines of the development team to overcome issues and produce the best work
- Plan and structure tasks with efficiency
- Understand and work within project requirements and constraintsKeep up to date with game artwork trends and influences
What we are looking for:
- Proven working experience as an Art Director or Senior Artist with a comprehensive portfolio
- Experience in concept art for casual, hypercasual or puzzle games (props, characters, environments)
- Hands on experience with 2D and 3D art
- Proficiency working with game asset production
- Proficiency with game engine tools such as Unity
- Understanding of 2D/3D animation techniques
- Strong communication skills in English, both written and verbal with excellent interpersonal skills
- Be able to carry out quantitative and qualitative feedback
Why you will love Popcore:
- A spirited, inspiring, international and enthusiastic team
- Complete ownership of tasks and freedom in choosing the path to reach your goals
- Competitive salary and flexible working hours
- We have a work culture where employees are actively encouraged to give feedback to each other on a regular basis
- A team that is entrepreneurial in spirit, knowledgeable, and fun
- An opportunity to be a part of a company that’s renouncing traditional ideas and taking a new approach that’s shattering pay walls
- Perks: Comprehensive bonus scheme, stock options, company pension and health insurance schemes, full visa support, relocation service including coverage of your first month rent in Berlin, reimbursement of your BVG ticket (reimbursement of an e-scooter or bike rental in the times of COVID), free daily lunch including onsite snacks
If this sounds like it ticks all your boxes, stop reading and apply now!
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