Description

Amber Guadalajara is looking for an Art Director to join our game development agency!

YOUR MISSION:

Collaborates at the concept stage with the producer and creative director to establish the visual style of the game;
Heavily involved in every stage of a game’s development cycle being responsible for the highest quality art for the product (2D, 3D, animations);
Gives input on the scope of the game and partners with senior staff to support the studios and business.
Analyzes product needs and determines the art asset list, appropriate level of detail, and necessary personnel for a project;
Through pre-production, leads the creation of storyboards, logos, user interfaces, character design, environments and all other visual material and concepts;
Keeps a close eye on the art pipeline, constantly checking in with the team to monitor asset creation from both technical and aesthetic perspective;
Tracks milestones and ensures that the team stays on schedule, critiques and reviews art when it comes in, gives notes for revision;
Motivates the team, keeping artists focused, and efficiently devises solutions to mitigate art product risks;
As both manager and mentor, identifies the strengths and weaknesses in the team and draws out the hidden potential of artists;
Responsible for the continuous artistic growth of the art team members.

YOUR SKILLS:

+5 years’ experience in the game industry as artist or AD
2-3 mobile games developed from studio to launch, preferably as art director or associate AD
Strong artistic ability—drawing, painting, 3-D modeling and animation
Significant technical knowledge in game development
Proven record of effective management and superior artistic talent
In-depth knowledge of all aspects of asset creation including modeling, texturing, animation, sprite production, UI and VFX
Ability to motivate others and maintain a positive professional attitude
Superior communication skills
Loves games across all platforms!

Required Application Materials

Our Offer:

A diverse portfolio of worldwide games to work on
An ideation team where you can bring your creative ideas which will be equally valued as your artistic expertise
Professional and friendly work environment where you can make a difference
Access to training and learning programs