Art Director

• Partner with the Art Director and Art Leads to ensure consistency of quality and vision for the art
• Facilitate the creation of concept paintings and other benchmark assets that set the bar and inspire others
• Creatively solve visual problems in collaboration with the broader game team including other Directors, Art Leads, and Artists
• Take creative ownership over projects from concept to completion
• Present ideas and concepts to Directors and stakeholders and incorporate feedback when needed
• Partner with the production team to ensure schedules and plans meet project and business needs
• Help in mentoring and engaging artists to ensure the art team is healthy and growing artistically
• Provide written and verbal feedback to artists that are internal and external
• Requirements:
• 10+ year of experience in the game industry working on AAA games
• You have proven yourself in a leadership capacity as a Lead Artist, Supervisor, or Art Director on at least one shipped AAA game
• Specialization and mastery in at least one area of video game art creation (environment, character, animation, FX, concept art/visual development, etc.)
• Takes initiative to solve problems with excellent follow through
• Experience working with an Art Director to develop a unique and cohesive visual style
• Works closely with game design to ensure art enhances the player experience
• Strong collaboration and communication skills
• Experience managing and mentoring internal and external artists
• Excellent time management skills, excellent interpersonal skills, and genuinely enjoys working on a team
• A real passion for games
• Pluses:
• Experience working with UE4 or equivalent game engines
• Previous FPS military shooter experience
• Experience working with outsourcing pipelines and teams
• Submission/Portfolio Requirements:
• Portfolio demonstrating relevant artistic skills required
• Only online artwork submissions will be accepted (e.g. website, blog, or online album)