Art Director

We are now seeking an Art Director to be a part of our project moving from the prototyping phase into pre-production. This is a rare opportunity to join and help build a brand new team and impact the identity of an IP for years to come. If you are a person who likes being challenged and stimulated in an ambitious and talented environment this position will suit you perfectly!

What you'll do

• Responsible for defining and executing the Visual Style and Tone, and setting the visual quality bar that is perfect for a game’s unique needs.
• You will develop and lead the Art Team with clarity of vision, guiding them and providing constructive feedback across multiple different art specialisations.
• To carry forth the artistic vision of the game from prototyping into execution, launch, and beyond.
• While the visual quality of the game is your priority, your long term goal is to make an excellent game experience.
• Utilise your knowledge of gaming field trends, as well as gaming design requirements and limitations

Who you are

• Experience having shipped a AA or AAA game working as a mentor, manager and/or Art Director
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills including artistic feedback
• Excellent skills in Maya, Photoshop, Z-brush or equivalent
• Strong understanding of colour, composition, and visual storytelling
• Ability to provide visual and written briefs for artists
• Ability to work with and support outsourcing partners
• Broad range of experience or knowledge on a wide range of art specialisms and styles
• Ability to create a range of high and low poly objects such as props, buildings and organic objects(rocks, trees, etc)
• Experience with Unreal
• A good understanding of rendering technology including lighting, VFX/particle systems, renders passes, grading and post FX
• Understand game design practice particularly mission and levels, game experience and an active player
• Knowledge and understanding of anatomy - with an eye for accurate proportions, form, and details
• Knowledge and understanding of various natural and urban landscapes - with an eye for accurate proportions, form, composition, and details.