Are you looking for an opportunity to build your own rock-solid art team? If you said yes, then we have a truly unique opportunity for you. We want you to come in and build an art team that is as passionate, talented, empathetic, and hungry as you are!
As an artist, you'll have a pivotal role in establishing the look, design, and creation of the game world. The right candidate has a passion for visually developing iconic characters and environments. You’ll also have to have the skills to lead with a pen and communicate efficiently with external stakeholders.
As a leader, you will be in charge of building a dynamic team of artists. We also expect you to be a motivational catalyst for the design team helping to define and communicate a clear vision. In addition, you will also act as a key touchpoint for our art outsourcing partners.
We expect you to be a hands-on leader whose rapid sketches and well-timed feedback help to define the look of new characters and environments for the game.
We consider a background in visual development and/or concept art as a bonus. As well as experience with working with IPs.
We are a part of PlayStation Studios.
Why you should join Savage Game Studios
- You’ll be a leader of a rock-solid team of artists
- You’ll work in an environment where we truly respect each other’s talent and contribution
- We are ambitious and always strive to lift each other to full potential
- We love to play and develop games. In addition to playing games in our free time, every Friday afternoon at Savage is dedicated to playing games that inspire us
- Our studios are conveniently located in the downtowns of Helsinki and Berlin.
- Our international team values individuality and diversity - no matter who you are or where you're from, you can find a home at Savage
- Last but not least – we offer competitive compensation and good benefits
Responsibilities
- Building an art team and mentoring them to success
- Holding the artistic vision of the game and assuring stylistic consistency across the game through concept art, reference, documentation, live ops, whiteboard sketches, and open team discussion
- Help in communicating the game vision teamwide
- Building a positive, creative work environment and upholding our core values of underdog mentality and efficiency
- Collaborating across disciplines to devise innovative new processes and techniques
- Communicating effectively with the IP holder
Requirements
- Has held an art leadership position
- Managed artists with diverse disciplines
- Shipped games
- Strong traditional art skills
- Excellent communication skills
- An ability to identify and solve risks
The ideal candidate will also have
- Worked on mobile games
- Background in visual development or concept artist
- Built an art team
- Impressive portfolio
- Presence in the art community
- Experience in people management and leadership
- Experience in selecting and managing art outsourcing partners