ABOUT OUR STUDIO

Dimensional Ink Games (Austin, TX)

Dimensional Ink Games (DIG) is a Daybreak Game Company studio located in northwest Austin with a view of rolling hillsides. Our studio is centered around bringing comic adventures to life. You own your destiny in our games, and in your career here. We are a team that believes in passionately working towards our goals. Our core goal is developing DC Universe Online, and we plan to continue making it one of the best superhero video games available. We are building teams as diverse as our ideas, and you are invited to join in the adventure with us as we explore new worlds and characters year-round!

At DIG, we live our values every day; these values guide our culture and shape how we approach each other and our work:

• Innovative Ownership: Be an owner, build owners
  We know that to succeed means to fail but fail wisely and come back better. Don't do something just because it's always been done that way. Be open to learning from all sources and be willing to teach all. Work smart and pursue your craft with passion.
• Empathy: Walk in their shoes
  We take the time to see from the perspectives of our team members and our players. We care deeply, behave positively, and communicate candidly. Emotional intelligence allows our team to act with respect and appreciate each another (and ourselves).
• Collaboration: See the best idea, not have the best idea
  We are better together than by ourselves, so we know that a great idea can come from anywhere. We are committed to hiring the best-fitting team members who amplify our craftsmanship and inspire us all to grow.
• Honesty/Humility: Integrity matters
  We have the self-reflection to hold ourselves accountable and support those who also hold themselves accountable. Be transparent to build trust and a team that is empowered to be bold and authentic. We trust our team members and their feedback.

THE OPPORTUNITY

The Art Lead position is responsible for collaborative development of conceptual artwork, sketches and product pitches which define and convey your artistic vision in the Art department for DCUO at Dimensional Ink Studios reporting to the Lead Producer.

This position will be responsible for:

• Inspiring art staff and facilitating training opportunities to develop all art disciplines
• Creating a clear artistic vision while actively taking part in the game development process
• Communicating art direction goals with internal teams and external partners
• Responsible for the creation of style guides and related materials for internal and external teams
• Regularly meeting with art contributors to define art quality standards
• Oversee all art hiring, training, development, and resourcing

What craft expertise you'll have:

• Tools/Technology /Knowledge
  • Required: Experience working in UE3/UE4 or equivalent game engine, experience and knowledge of technical and traditional art processes and production pipelines, Excellent eye for graphical quality and knowledge of techniques used to achieve specific visual targets.
  • Desired: Knowledge of DC intellectual property, and passionate about playing games
• Craft Experience
  • Desired: Strong commitment to excellence and willing to put forth the energy, effort, and time to achieve greatness

Other Criteria

• Experience
  • Years of Experience: 5+ years industry experience as a Senior Artist/Art Director/Art Lead
  • Required: Experience leading a team with strength in collaborating with Senior and Executive level leadership teams
  • Desired: Strong experience developing for a live product, 1 shipped MMO, Action or RPG title preferred,
• Additionally, you should possess
  • Proven ability to manage time, self-organize, and meet deadlines
  • Ability to foster a dynamic and collaborative team environment
  • Strong communication
  • Demonstrate critical thinking, problem solving, and decision making capabilities
  • Highly organized with strong attention to detail
  • Growth Mindset

We invite you to get in the game with us and help us make exciting experiences!

ABOUT OUR COMPANY

Daybreak Game Company LLC is a recognized worldwide leader in massively multiplayer online games. Best known for blockbuster hits and franchises such as DC Universe™ Online, PlanetSide®, EverQuest®, and Dungeons and Dragons Online®, Daybreak creates, develops, and provides compelling online entertainment for millions of gamers worldwide. We are the game publisher for Darkpaw Studios, Rogue Planet Gaming Studio, Dimensional Ink Games, and Standing Stone Games. To top it off, we are making games in three of the coolest cities in the United States: San Diego, Austin, and Boston. We make games that bring people together and build lasting communities and are totally devoted to delivering the ultimate gaming experience!

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