[1270] Art Director

Job Details

We are seeking a visionary and experienced Art Director to lead the visual direction of our game projects. The Art Director will define and maintain the artistic vision, ensure visual consistency, and guide the art team in delivering high-quality assets that enhance gameplay and storytelling. This role requires strong creative leadership, deep understanding of game development pipelines, and the ability to balance artistic ambition with technical constraints.

Creative Vision & Direction

• Define and communicate the overall visual style and artistic direction of the game.
• Develop mood boards, style guides, and visual benchmarks.
• Ensure consistency in characters, environments, UI, VFX, and animation.
• Collaborate with Creative Director and Game Designers to align art with gameplay and narrative.

Team Leadership & Mentorship

• Lead and mentor 2D Artists, 3D Artists, Animators, and UI/UX Designers.
• Conduct art reviews and provide clear, constructive feedback.
• Foster a collaborative and inspiring creative culture.
• Participate in hiring and talent development.

Production Oversight

• Oversee asset production pipelines and workflows.
• Ensure art assets meet quality standards and technical requirements.
• Balance artistic quality with performance constraints (mobile/PC/console).
• Manage deadlines and resource allocation in collaboration with Producers.

Cross-Department Collaboration

• Work closely with Engineering to ensure smooth integration of assets.
• Support Marketing with key visuals and promotional materials.
• Present art direction to stakeholders and leadership.

Job Requirements

Experience

• 5+ years of experience in game art.
• 2+ years in a leadership or senior art role.
• Experience working on at least one shipped game.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating high-level artistic vision and execution.

Technical Knowledge

• Strong understanding of game art pipelines (2D/3D).
• Familiarity with Unity, Unreal, or other game engines.
• Knowledge of performance optimization for game assets.
• Experience with tools such as Photoshop, Blender/Maya, Substance, etc.

Art & Design Expertise

• Deep understanding of color theory, composition, lighting, and visual storytelling.
• Ability to work across different styles (stylized, semi-realistic, realistic).
• Strong sense of gameplay readability and user experience.

Leadership & Soft Skills

• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving ability.
• Strong decision-making and time management.
• Ability to inspire and align multidisciplinary teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leading multi-platform projects.
• Background in both 2D and 3D art pipelines.
• Experience scaling art teams in growing studios.
• Passion for games and strong understanding of player expectations.