Art Director

teamLFG

3d•Remote

About The Position

Are you on a mission to create games that bond players together into deeply invested communities? Would you like to work on something comedic with lighthearted and whimsical characters? Do you think a lot about how art impacts gameplay, how character design can enable fan cosplays, or how character poses and environments speak to different cultures all around the world? As the Art Director on an unannounced project, you will shepherd and guide the look of a new teamLFG IP and work on all aspects of art as the game moves from pre-production through production launch and beyond. Most importantly, you will work with a fun, dedicated, cross-discipline team united around our mission to create a positive impact in people's lives as we bring a new world to life. We look for candidates who value joining a mission-focused team with a diverse set of backgrounds, experiences, interests, and viewpoints.

Requirements

At least 3 years in an Art Director role
At least one shipping title experience as an Art Director
Experience with game engine implementation
Demonstrable experience leading, empowering, and collaborating with an art team through multiple phases of a large-scale, high-quality game project
Proven track record of delivering clear and consistent visual feedback that elevates other artists’ work
A passion for and/or desire to explore and iterate on possibilities of stylized (real-time) visuals
Embraces a "we" culture in addition to being an outstanding collaborator and communicator
Ability to take initiative to solve problems with excellent follow-through
Strong familiarity with the competitive gaming landscape

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with development using Unreal Engine
Experience working on a live game (“game as a service”)

Responsibilities

Collaborate closely with Creative Director and Narrative Director for a cohesive creative vision of the game
Collaborate closely with Art team to contribute to and uphold the creative vision of the game
In collaboration with your art team, shepherd and guide the look of the project and elevate other artists' work to maintain craft quality
Weave through the existing art explorations and create a cohesive visual guide to rally the team behind.
Develop milestones for art team through clear direction and sustainable scoping
Lead and manage relationships with external art contractors
Help grow, mentor, and guide the team, including directly managing art team members