Responsibilities

Collaborate with the key studio stakeholders to explore, develop and define all aesthetics and creative content for the game
Visualize the overarching visual treatment for the game is in line with the tastes and preferences of the intended target audience
Drive delivery of and direct all in-game art (2D & 3D) from concept to final delivery on the target platform
Ensure quality, consistency and timely delivery of all visuals in the game
Create and document all required UI, Art, and animation style guides into one comprehensive Art Bible for the game
Identify and develop 2D and 3D art asset creation pipelines
Mentor and develop the talent and skill sets of the current team
Work with both co-located and off-site team members to direct Art at the project level
Bring the vision of the game concept pitch to life

Qualifications

12+ years in Art Production, with 5+ years in a leadership role managing and delivering high fidelity art projects
Proven art chops - Impress us with a portfolio that stands leagues above your competition
Strong knowledge of core creative skills (traditional art foundation) as well as technical art skills (rigging, lighting, shaders)
Knowledge of Art production requirements for various stages in a game's development (concept and pre-production through to release and live-ops)
Experience managing and tracking projects in Jira, Trello, Hansoft, or any other project management tool
Strong verbal and written communications skills
Ability to build respectful work relations within the team, across a wide spectrum of team members
Superb creative, analytical and critical thinking skills

Bonus Points if you have:

Experience running art production for games on mobile
Shipped mobile or console game titles
Experience taking a game, movie, or animated show from a pitch-deck to a worldwide launch
Enjoyed playing mobile games across different genres and differing art styles
Are able to translate abstract feedback from non-artistic end-users into actionable tasks
A strong understanding and knowledge of visual trends for mobile and console games