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Art Director

LET'S MAKE GAMES BETTER TOGETHER.

Here at Daybreak, we make games that bring people together. We have built and introduced some of the most popular and beloved gaming franchises to millions of players worldwide, including H1Z1®, DC Universe™ Online, PlanetSide®, and EverQuest®.

We take gaming seriously and our passion for play is what makes us one with our players. From group raiding quests in Norrath to partaking in massive battles on the war-torn surface of Auraxis, we are devoted to delivering the ultimate multi-player online gaming experience to our communities.

Let’s make games better together. Are you up for the challenge? Here’s some specifics on what we’re looking for…

An Art Director who will lead the art team on a new project in creating high quality assets and work in conjunction with team directors to deliver a compelling game play experience.

YOUR CONTRIBUTION:

• Establish a unified artistic direction, vision, and high production standard in the creation of a polished cross-platform game
• Lead in the collaborative development of conceptual artwork, sketches, storyboards and product pitches which define and convey your artistic vision
• Actively take part in the game development process to ensure we create a clear artistic vision
• Communicate art direction goals on an executive level with corporate teams and external partners
• Work with the Creative Director/Studio Heads to ensure that art priorities are effectively defined and processes meet the product’s goals in a timely fashion
• Contribute innovative ideas and\or original assets for all aspects of game prototyping, production and development
• Responsible for the creation of style guides and related materials for internal and external teams
• Play game on a regular basis and provide feedback on visuals
• Regularly meet with art leads to define art quality standards
• Provide Inspiration to art staff and facilitate training opportunities to develop all art disciplines
• Oversee all art hiring, training, development & resourcing

YOUR EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum 10 years industry experience at a senior level including shipping at least one AAA title as an Art Director
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent year’s art production experience. Masters in Fine Arts preferred
• Experience leading a team with strength in collaborating with Senior and Executive level leadership teams
• UE3/UE4 experience is a plus
• Extensive experience and knowledge of technical and traditional art processes and production pipelines
• Excellent eye for graphical quality and knowledge of techniques used to achieve specific visual targets
• Must have strong communication skills, a positive and professional attitude and a passion to collaborate
• Strong commitment to excellence and willing to put forth the energy, effort and time to achieve greatness
• Ability to foster a dynamic and collaborative team environment
• Excellent decision making capabilities
• Passionate about playing games

Think you’re Daybreak material? Send us your resume and cover letter. Make sure to include your Twitch/YouTube channel (if you have one), social media handles, and/or link to your portfolio. We are looking for people who don’t just upload their basic resume, but rather, are looking to get noticed. So, go ahead, impress us!

Daybreak Game Company LLC is a recognized worldwide leader in massively multiplayer online games. Best known for blockbuster hits and franchises such as H1Z1®, DC Universe™ Online, PlanetSide®, and EverQuest®, Daybreak creates, develops, and provides compelling online entertainment for millions of gamers worldwide. To top it off, we are making games in two of the coolest cities in the United States: San Diego, California, and Austin, Texas.

Daybreak Games is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to Diversity in the Workplace.

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