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Art Director

Hybrid / Bungie-Approved Remote Locations

2 years ago

Bungie is seeking an Art Director capable of aligning partner studios to the visual direction of the Destiny IP. The Art Director is a key member of project leadership and drives process and communication both internally and with international partners to ensure that the project is on track and at quality. The Art Director will work with both an internal team and external partners to ensure we are making a great Destiny experience for players, optimized for platform and market territories, and upholding the Destiny IP pillars and brand.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Set a clear vision for the project and communicate clearly and broadly
Ensure consistency of quality and visual direction for all art on the project
Work with partner creative teams to drive the artistic development of the game
Creatively solve visual problems in collaboration with internal and partner team members, including other Art Directors, Art Leads, and Artists
Partner with the production team to ensure schedules and plans meet project needs
Become an expert on Destiny IP and guide partner teams with feedback and approvals
Establish style guides and specs required to define and document the art direction of the project
Lead and manage the relationships of partner art teams
Help grow, mentor, and guide the team, including directly managing art team members

REQUIRED SKILLS

Shipped at least one AAA or large mobile title as an Art Director
Experience working with External partners, or as Outsourcing Art Director
Strong communication skills and a positive, professional attitude fueled by a passion to collaborate in a cross-culture environment
Initiative to solve problems and an excellent follow-through
Experience delivering clear and consistent visual feedback that elevates other artists’ work
Desire to work closely with game design to ensure the game's art improves the player experience
Ability and desire to explore a wide variety of ideas to push the Destiny art style
Ability to foster a dynamic and collaborative team environment
Willingness to travel to China and/or host visits from partner teams on a regular cadence (likely every 2-3 months)
Willingness to work outside of core hours for conference calls with partner team (typically 5pm-8pm PST)

NICE-TO-HAVE SKILLS

Experience working on a live game ("game as a service") preferred
Chinese language skills are a plus

Most Bungie full-time employees will adopt a digital first approach allowing remote work in Bungie approved locations (outside of positions identified as 100% onsite in Bellevue/Seattle, or individuals preferring a hybrid/flex environment). Prospective full-time employees located outside of CA, CO, DC, FL, GA, IL, MA, MD, MN, NC, NJ, NY, OR, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, or WI will need to establish residency in one of the states we are compliant in within 45 days of a start date. Contractors will follow a digital first approach adhering to the location guidelines agreed upon by our third-party employer/vendor and Bungie. Bungie’s remote policy is subject to change at the company’s discretion.

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