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Art Director Needed For Current Gen Cross-Platform Projects, Shanghai

Company unspecified (job is advertised through an agency)
China
(pay unspecified)
Art Director Needed For Current Gen Cross-Platform Projects, Shanghai
This company can look back on an impressive track record of working with some of the leading publishers and developers on co-development projects, as well as full life-cycle development of their own in-house titles.

Their teams are international, English is the studio's main language and their senior management team hails from all corners of the world.

Due to their continued success and growth, the Shanghai studio are now looking to hire an experienced Art Director to be in charge of their current gen projects.

The successful candidate for this role will be responsible for:

• Establishing and maintaining all aspects of the artistic aesthetic of their AAA titles.
• Inspiring the art team with an outstanding standard of work and ensure that all elements of the game are compelling and artistically outstanding.
• Collaborate with the creative leadership team to establish and maintain to complete game experience
• Collaborate with the Lead Artist and to lead the creation of consistent, high-quality work
• Drive communication with other leads to ensure that the art team is meeting the project needs.
• Meet project deadlines and milestones.
• Mentor artists in best practices and processes

Requirements
• Previous experience in an Art Director position, with proven track record of managing large teams to success, as well as building/maintaining art production schedules
• Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills, both verbal and written
• In-depth knowledge of 2D and 3D art packages
• Thorough understanding of all aspects of game development process

Salary for this position is negotiable dependent on experience and company benefits include relocation assistance, pension plan, housing allowance, generous annual holiday.

The company's staff retention rate is excellent and one of the best in the country. Their state-of-the-art offices are located in Shanghai city centre, the city is an international metropolis situated on the estuary of Yangtze River and is one of the most influential economic, financial, international trade, cultural, science and technology center in Asia.
In addition to its modernization, its multicultural flair gives Shanghai with a unique glamour and offers a rich blend of cultures, the modern and the traditional, and the western and the oriental.

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.
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