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Art Director

The role of Art Director on World of Warcraft requires you to ignite others both as a leader and as a craftsperson. As a leader you are a motivational catalyst for the art team. As an Artist, you’ll help define the overall in-game final look of WoW. In addition to channeling the visual direction of the project to the art team, the role will act as one of the key communication conduits for design, engineering, and production.

DAY TO DAY TASKS

• Work with Assistant Art Director and Art Leads to drive the in-game development of WoW
• A proven ability to visually solve problems in collaboration with the broader game team including other Artists, team leadership, and team Directors
• Mentor and help develop future leaders on the art team
• Oversee direction of in-game art assets. Including (but not limited to); environments, props, architecture, characters, creatures, visual effects, and animations
• Partner with team leadership to help realize art vision
• Partner with production to ensure schedules and plans meet business and project needs
• Collaborate with Art Manager to promote and support a healthy/effective art team
• Participate in planning of new game related content to support and design

YOUR BACKGROUND

• 10+ years of experience as a video game artist or designer
• 5+ years of experience as a Lead Artist, Supervisor, or Art Director
• Takes initiative to solve problems with excellent follow through
• Thrives in a collaborative work culture
• Works closely with game design to ensure art enhances the player experience
• Ability to explore a wide variety of ideas that push the WoW style

SEND US

• Resume
• Portfolio website or Demo reel