Carbonated is a games studio based in El Segundo, CA and only a 15 minute walk to the beach. The company was founded in 2015 by industry veterans who’ve built and run some of the biggest games in the world at companies like EA, Sony, Zynga and Blizzard. Our aspiration is to build a company where people want to spend their entire careers.
Our culture is largely based around a shared love of playing and building games as well as continuously learning and experimenting together. Unsurprisingly, we're focused on folks who share our key values:
- Talent (you're a subject matter expert and amazing individual contributor!)
- Attitude (you want to win! sure, experience is important, but that’s only part of what makes a great contributor, great)
- Willingness to try new and sometimes scary things (so we can ship something we're all proud of!)
Right now we’re fortunate enough to be working on our dream game, a real-time social pvp battler (think if The Division had a baby with Eve Online) with a few fun twists!
WHAT YOU’LL DO
Define and ensure a high level for the art quality of the studioEstablish a cohesive art vision and standards for artistic workflowsProvide clear guidelines and feedback that communicate art vision to the artists +outsourced art teamsSupervise and mentor the other artists to help maintain the high quality levelWork with leadership and Designers to understand project vision and objective- Work closely with designers and engineers to help the art improve the player experience
- Help drive sprints and run daily standups & reviews with artists + outsourced art teams
- Help build a robust art pipeline to ensure timely deliverables
- Identify potential risks and mitigation solutions for the art team
WHO YOU ARE
- You’re an accomplished Art Director with a passion for enthralling audiences
- Your three dimensional expertise in games, film or other visual mediums stands out in meaningful ways
- You share similar professional values around visual mediums, technology and creativity
- You want to define the aesthetic on multiple projects and visual culture of our studio
WHAT'S REQUIRED
- Shipped multiple titles in the Art Director role
- Passion and high standard for game art production
- 5+ years of experience in game, film or other visual companies
- High level understanding of art and development practices
- Extensive experience in establishing a unique and cohesive art vision
- Capable of full spectrum of art production requirements: concept design, modeling, rigging, 3D animation, environments, characters, VFX, lighting, performance and memory optimizations, 2D and 3D art pipelines, UI design, icon design, etc.
- Highly proficient with 2D and 3D game development tools: 3DS Max, Zbrush, Maya, Adobe Creative Suite, Painter, etc.
- Excellent skills at identifying and using existing visual styles
- A keen eye for shape, light, and color, and expertise to use them effectively
- Strong leadership and communication skills
- Ability to act as an ambassador between art, design, and engineering
WORST & BEST PARTS OF THE JOB
- We work very hard
- We're making something new which has the chance to be massive (also, we offer competitive benefits like Nearly Unlimited PTO)
EXTRA CREDIT
- You like working on a small team that works fast and iterates often
- You’re not afraid to roll up your sleeves and really dig in to make something awesome
- You think working in a cool building near the beach sounds like fun
- You like human-powered & electric bikes/Onewheels, dogs and/or kids
Carbonated is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
If you require assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please let us know so we can make your visit with us as enjoyable as possible.
