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Art Director
Essentials
Job title: Art Director
Location: Global, Remote
Type: Employment contract
Offer
Welcome package that you will feel like being part of the team
Tailored career development plan
Flexible working schedule
Client
Our client is a global game studio with a mission to create worlds that matter — that challenge minds, build connections, and inspire communities. Founded by industry veterans, they believe games have the ability to create a positive impact on society and culture, and now more than ever, those are the experiences players are looking for. With team members already in the US, UK, Canada, Romania, Portugal and Brazil, our client is growing and seeks the best of the best from around the world in order, regardless of location, to create a best-in-class games studio.
About the role
Work with product and marketing teams to develop a visual style and world setting that maximizes the commercial success of our original IP games. Define and uphold the quality bar of our aesthetics – visual targets, style guides, reviews, etc. Help build, lead, and nurture the growth of a team of talented artists.
Responsibilities
A visual style that has broad appeal while being distinct and memorable
We aspire for our original IP to have the potential to cross over into multiple games, genres and media
A set of processes that effectively uphold the quality bar and onramp new team members or vendors
An efficient and scalable art pipeline that can provide a foundation for future games
A highly effective and engaged team of talented artists who push themselves and one another to their fullest potential
Requirements
Ability to communicate your creative vision, process, decisions, and rationale to team members and cross-functional stakeholders in a way that inspires and motivates
Ability to direct a team across a wide range of visual styles in both 2D & 3D
Proven artistic talent and a firm understanding of traditional art and design principles
A strong understanding of the practical implications that different visual styles have on not just art, but also product, design, marketing, and engineering
Enthusiasm for directing, mentoring, and otherwise elevating the people around you to do their best work
A natural curiosity and eagerness to learn – we believe this is essential to our ability to stay ahead of the market and value this over years of experience
We expect our leaders to continue being students of their craft and the game spaces they’re working in
You should be educated on the latest trends and have a strong perspective on how they relate to our current and future projects
Apply today
If you meet the minimum requirements and are interested in applying for this position, please send your details
to careers@key-talents.com with “Art Director”, in the subject line.