Art Director | Gaming Industry | SciFi Title | Remote Options | $180,000 - $250,000   

The Company
This global, well-known gaming studio is one of the biggest studios in the world, with some of the biggest IP’s in the business. They are recognised for their highly innovative and engaging games across the industry. Traditionally known for mobile gaming, they have begun to branch into PC and Console, resulting in exponential growth across the world, but in particular their North American operations. With offices in Montreal, LA, Texas and Seattle, they offer 100% remote working options, relocation and sponsorship (if necessary) and highly competitive benefits. With big plans for the future, this is an opportunity to join an established organisation, growing and thriving, working on some of the most recognisable games out there! If you’re just as obsessed and passionate about gaming as they are, read on!  

The Role
You would work closely with Art Design Center Vice President and to own the design and production management for 3A console game project(s) for the global market. The Art Director will set up a team and take a significant managerial role responsible for setting up the vision and direction of the team. He/She will consistently lead and improve art design professionalism to ensure products are strongly competitive in the global market.

Responsibilities:

• Manage a team of full-cycle game art designers for 3A console project(s).
• Foster positivity and team spirit to build a strong, cohesive team.
• Identify and nurture new and existing high potential artists, participating in recruitment and planning for expansion and personnel career growth.
• Lead and inspire creative processes within a team from concept to the final product, leveraging resources both internally and externally.
• Regular art reviews to ensure quality, consistency and ensure the product meets the vision.
• Expected to either create or follow existing art direction of games titles.
• Help establish the art production pipeline, working closely with production, design, and engineering.
• Instill best practices in the team and cross-studio through mentoring and sharing best practices.
• Review artwork from the team and make sure deliverables meet expectations of the highest quality of artistic and technical standards.

Requirements:

• 10+ years of experience in 3A console game industry with track record background of managing a sizeable art team for successful console projects.
• Strong command of full-cycle workflow from concept to production, including but not limited in User Interface, VFX, Modelling, Character Development, and Animation.
• Strong aptitude in multiple traditional artistic disciplines to complement directorial credibility.
• Highly organized individual with experience in managing creative teams and effective collaborators with other disciplines.
• Passionate about game development and able to exercise game sensibility when making artistic decisions.
• Inspiring communicator, able to steer the team to achieve awesome results.
• In sync with current demands and with foresight into future trends and emerging technologies.
• Awareness and record of creating games on time and within a budget.
• Both self-organized and able to organize others, will have a good understanding of time management.
• Mandarin Chinese is an advantage to communicate directly with teams in China.

If you’re looking for an opportunity to join a cutting-edge environment, working on some of the most exciting games and technology in the business, don’t hesitate in putting forward an application! To automatically receive notifications upon new roles and market updates, follow our LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/white-bay-search/