Art Director
About this opportunity
Part of the Nacon group, crea-ture Studios Inc. is focused on Console and PC original IP and is looking for an experienced Art Director with a thorough understanding of video game development and art production pipelines.
Our ideal candidate would have experience leading a team and collaborating with senior leadership in directing an art department.
As Art Director for our ‘’To Be Announced’’ Console and PC original IP, you are responsible for developing and leading our art team to help establish art direction, set benchmarks, and coordinate / lead the art production of the game.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead and direct a team of artists for a new upcoming Console/PC original IP in a fully remote development team.
- Align product needs with visual style to create an exciting game experience for millions of players.
- Work closely with the creative director, producer, programmers, game designers, and other internal stakeholders.
- Motivate the team, keeping artists focused, and devise solutions to mitigate art product risks.
- Ensure the team can ship the game and its updates on time and with high quality.
- Coordinate art outsourcing partners when needed.
REQUIREMENTS
- Prior experience as a Director on an art team.
- Experience leading art direction at the prototype/conception phase through to full production.
- Strong knowledge in environment/character art, as well as different art styles, techniques, and workflows in game development.
- In-depth knowledge of all aspects of asset creation, including 3D modelling, texturing, animation, sprite production, lighting, UI, and VFX.
- Strong communication and leadership skills combined with a start-up mentality, strong determination, and ownership for the product.
- Knowledge of Unreal Engine (4/5)
REQUIREMENTS
- Reel or Portfolio demonstrating production, artistic and technical skills
