Gearbox Software, developer of the hit titles Borderlands, Brothers In Arms and Battleborn, is seeking an Art Director.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work collaboratively with the project managers to define the vision for the game;
• Develop the visual style (tone, mood, locations, characters, etc.) with the concept artists and 3d art teams;
• Create the visual style guide for the game ("Mood boards", references and descriptions);
• Coordinate and supervise the art team during production;
• Maintain the balance between the artistic vision, the game vision and the technical feasibility;
• Review the visual content of the game and provide feedback to achieve the desired quality;
• Collaborate with other project team leaders in all stages of development;
• Actively participate in recruiment to build the art team;
• Interfacing with external partners related to the project (sub-contractors, publishers, media, etc.)

CANDIDATE'S PROFILE

• Have a good general art culture;
• 10+ years of experience as an Artist or Art Director in the video game industry;
• Have delivered at least 4 multiplatform titles;
• Ability to express ideas and provide constructive criticism;
• Managerial skills;
• Mastery of video game art production techniques;
• Demonstrated ability to solve complex problems. (resourceful)
• Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills;
• Enthusiastic, positive, team-oriented spirit.

Gearbox Studio Québec

Located in beautiful Quebec City, our studio is a short walk away from the the city's most vibrant districts, bars, restaurants, parks and coffee shops. We love to create and play games. We reward teammates based on merit and offer a comprehensive health benefits package, generous RRSP matching, flexible time-off, training and numerous other perks.