Creative Visionary

6 days ago

City Of Yarra, Australia Tantalus Media Full time

Job Title: Art Director

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Art Director to lead our creative vision for games, ensuring a cohesive and compelling visual identity. As a key leader, you will foster creativity, inspire your team, and ensure that the art direction aligns with both gameplay and business objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the creative vision for games, ensuring a cohesive and compelling visual identity.
  • Guide a team of artists, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and oversee the artistic process from concept to final delivery.
  • Balance artistic excellence with production realities, driving the quality and consistency of all visual elements.
  • Manage dedicated art teams across geographies or studios, emphasizing overall quality, productivity, and continuous team development.
  • Engage in interactions at a higher level, handling crucial project kick-offs, communications, and escalations, with a focus on meeting and exceeding client expectations.
  • Guide art teams across multiple studios to achieve broader project goals and maintain high-quality standards.
  • Play a key role in project planning and execution, potentially handling multiple projects simultaneously, with a focus on achieving timelines, quality benchmarks, and budgetary allocations.
  • Engage in comprehensive artistic mentorship, leading and managing dedicated art teams across various domains or studios, contributing to the overall artistic direction.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Fine Arts, Digital Art, Game Design, or a related field.
  • Minimum of 6+ years in the gaming industry, with at least 3 years in an art leadership role such as Art Director or Associate Art Director, preferably within AAA game development.
  • Strong understanding of industry-standard game engines (Unreal, Unity) and creative software (Maya, Photoshop, Substance Suite).
  • Demonstrated ability to define and maintain a cohesive artistic vision across entire projects.
  • A portfolio showcasing strong creative direction, visual storytelling, and an understanding of design principles.
  • Proven ability to lead, mentor, and inspire a diverse team of artists.
  • Excellent decision-making and problem-solving skills, with a focus on driving creative excellence and innovation.
  • Experience managing complex art production pipelines, including budgeting, scheduling, and resource allocation.
  • Ability to balance creative ambitions with technical and production constraints.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work closely with cross-functional teams including game design, engineering, and production to achieve project goals.
  • Expertise in working with clients, producers, and stakeholders to ensure that artistic goals align with project objectives, and that expectations are clearly communicated and met.
  • Ability to stay ahead of industry trends, emerging technologies, and new tools.
  • Flexibility in adjusting to changing project needs and priorities.
  • A genuine passion for gaming and a collaborative mindset, with a commitment to being a positive influence on the team and contributing to the overall success of the development process.

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