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Art Director - Exceptional Studio working on Console Projects
Company unspecified (job is advertised through an agency)North-West
(pay unspecified)
Art Director - Exceptional Studio working on Console Projects
This company is one of the UK's most prolific and secure independent developers. Founded in 2003 they have had a string of successful titles across all gaming platforms working on major franchise titles for some of the most recognised Publishers in the games industry.
They are working on a number of exciting AAA titles and need to expand their team once more to make their games the best they can be.
They are currently looking for an Art Director to be responsible for defining and maintaining visual quality standards for a project. This includes the design and development of artwork and general management and supervision over environment, character, visual effects and animation. It is the Art Director's responsibility to work in conjunction with the Creative Director and Design Lead to set and lead the quality standards for a game, with profound knowledge of techniques and technical limitation requirements.
Position Responsibilities
* Manage art teams to establish the visual content/art for each project.
* Take an active role in planning of projects and project pitches.
* Define scope of work with the Producer on a project.
* Ensure art teams have the proper techniques and tools to deliver top quality art on a project.
* Regularly reviews and provides feedback to art staff.
* Work with Production, Technical and Business team to create realistic project goals
* Mentor and provide strong career guidance to art staff.
* Establish art staff best practices and methods.
Knowledge Requirements:
* Extensive experience in game development plus 3 shipped titles
* Solid experience in an art management role
* Excellent knowledge of current game art production pipelines and practices.
* Excellent knowledge of all the latest games that are in direct competition with the products that are being developed at the studio. This is to ensure quality level of art is maintained.
* A deep understanding of all art software packages used in studio.
* Excellent knowledge of colour theory, composition and staging techniques.
* Knowledge of possible future software packages that may help during production and the ability to bring them into the current workflow.
* Knowledge of possible outsource vendors and the ability to integrate them into production.
* Working knowledge of engine and tool sets required to generate assets.
Demonstrated Ability To:
* Produce finished art of an exceptional quality
* Provide effective solutions
* Work effectively with no guidance
* Manage large and diverse teams
* Take initiative
* Remain knowledgeable on current software
* Clearly and effectively communicate (written and oral)
* Define and maintain art production pipelines for efficiency and state of the art assets.
In return, you will receive a competitive salary, excellent benefits and a generous holiday entitlement. The environment itself is relaxed, friendly and built upon the basis of every team member having ownership and input into the games created. The studio is located in an area that enjoys a wealth of facilities including world class sporting facilities, theatres and galleries, shopping, restaurants as well as plenty of parks and green spaces.
If you have a passion for making and playing games, have excellent skills and experience, dedication and, most importantly, the talent - then we really want to hear from you about this role.
For more information or to apply for this role, please contact Nadja on +44 (0)1206 214422 or send your details and Word CV for my attention to officemanager@opmjobs.com
The salary bracket is approximate and is no guarantee of the income on offer. Salary and benefits will be discussed with candidates at interview with the company and are individually negotiated by OPM.
This company is one of the UK's most prolific and secure independent developers. Founded in 2003 they have had a string of successful titles across all gaming platforms working on major franchise titles for some of the most recognised Publishers in the games industry.
They are working on a number of exciting AAA titles and need to expand their team once more to make their games the best they can be.
They are currently looking for an Art Director to be responsible for defining and maintaining visual quality standards for a project. This includes the design and development of artwork and general management and supervision over environment, character, visual effects and animation. It is the Art Director's responsibility to work in conjunction with the Creative Director and Design Lead to set and lead the quality standards for a game, with profound knowledge of techniques and technical limitation requirements.
Position Responsibilities
* Manage art teams to establish the visual content/art for each project.
* Take an active role in planning of projects and project pitches.
* Define scope of work with the Producer on a project.
* Ensure art teams have the proper techniques and tools to deliver top quality art on a project.
* Regularly reviews and provides feedback to art staff.
* Work with Production, Technical and Business team to create realistic project goals
* Mentor and provide strong career guidance to art staff.
* Establish art staff best practices and methods.
Knowledge Requirements:
* Extensive experience in game development plus 3 shipped titles
* Solid experience in an art management role
* Excellent knowledge of current game art production pipelines and practices.
* Excellent knowledge of all the latest games that are in direct competition with the products that are being developed at the studio. This is to ensure quality level of art is maintained.
* A deep understanding of all art software packages used in studio.
* Excellent knowledge of colour theory, composition and staging techniques.
* Knowledge of possible future software packages that may help during production and the ability to bring them into the current workflow.
* Knowledge of possible outsource vendors and the ability to integrate them into production.
* Working knowledge of engine and tool sets required to generate assets.
Demonstrated Ability To:
* Produce finished art of an exceptional quality
* Provide effective solutions
* Work effectively with no guidance
* Manage large and diverse teams
* Take initiative
* Remain knowledgeable on current software
* Clearly and effectively communicate (written and oral)
* Define and maintain art production pipelines for efficiency and state of the art assets.
In return, you will receive a competitive salary, excellent benefits and a generous holiday entitlement. The environment itself is relaxed, friendly and built upon the basis of every team member having ownership and input into the games created. The studio is located in an area that enjoys a wealth of facilities including world class sporting facilities, theatres and galleries, shopping, restaurants as well as plenty of parks and green spaces.
If you have a passion for making and playing games, have excellent skills and experience, dedication and, most importantly, the talent - then we really want to hear from you about this role.
For more information or to apply for this role, please contact Nadja on +44 (0)1206 214422 or send your details and Word CV for my attention to officemanager@opmjobs.com
The salary bracket is approximate and is no guarantee of the income on offer. Salary and benefits will be discussed with candidates at interview with the company and are individually negotiated by OPM.