One of the top performing independent studios in the US market is hiring it's Art Director to work remote from anywhere in the US. This company has strong US leadership and US game design teams with offshore production delivering number one games.
As the Art Director you will be a key decision maker and creative driver in game production. Manage art professionals and oversee game production to ensure the highest standards of production while creating art and animation.
Responsibilities:
- Direct detailed aspects of art and animation ensuring high quality products.
- Develops concepts with designers; understanding the game play/functionality and translating their vision into actionable art strategies for projects.
- Manage and advise team members on day-to-day operations, work products and deadlines.
- Interpret and disseminate cross-team feedback to the team.
- Create illustration and animation assets
- Assists Designers in gathering assets to be presented and reviewed in Designer meetings.
- Mentor and train artists.
- Manages timelines, resources, and budget allocations for related projects; ensuring that deliverables are completed on time and within scope.
- Works closely with multiple internal and external global teams.
- Carries the creative process from concept to completion.
Requirements:
- 5+ years experience creating art packages in slot or video game industry.
- Portfolio of previous work that displays an ability to turn ideas into compelling games.
- Demonstrated knowledge of Photoshop and Adobe Creative Suite.
- Knowledge in any 3D software and Spine strongly preferred.
- Demonstrated knowledge of the game development process.
All applications must be accompanied by portfolio images or website portfolio link.
Applicants should expect to complete an assessment evaluation as part of the interview process.
Benefits:
- Health, vision and dental
- 20 days PTO
Location:
- Remote from anywhere in the US
About the Company:
This eight year old international casino game company is active in the EGM, iGaming and RGS space. They have a leading edge tech stack that supports multi-platform deployments of games. Their primary focus is on the fast growing US market where they have already shown their ability to deliver hit games that unseat traditional leaders in percentage of GGR.
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