Art Director [Very Well Paid]
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Working for one of the BIGGEST names in the Games industry! We require people from either film, TV or a Games background for this role.
As Art Director, you are responsible for creating the visual targets, and maintaining the look and feel of all the art within the game. You will have a high degree of creative control and autonomy to achieve this.
Working directly with the Producer, the Art Director is responsible for leading and communicating the game vision to a team of talented artists, while ensuring consistency. You inspire and encourage your team to push the boundaries of computer graphic visual quality and technology, and at the same time maintain a high standard of visual excellence. The goal is to deliver superb quality art that exceeds expectations without jeopardizing its integrity.
You will also be actively involved in hiring the best artists for your team, and providing them with unique and creative career challenges. The Art Director represents the art teams perspective on professional and development issues, as well as on tools to improve efficiency
You have a deep understanding of several 2D and 3D software packages. An advanced understanding of motion principles and/or training in areas such as classical animation. During your 7+ years of professional industry experience you have been responsible for leading and inspiring art production teams. To join our team, you must demonstrate solid communication and problem solving abilities. You must be strategic, as well as have an eye for detail and commitment to deadlines, delivering high quality art on time and on budget.
Due to this person leading the Art team---they need VERY strong communication and presentation skills.
This is a Senior position and will therefore be well rewarded!!
Qualifications
Prior games industry experience or film/television production, or online experience are each a major plus
Prior experience as Art Director or Lead artist working on AAA titles is preferable
Solid understanding of art and development practices
Experience directing projects that contain cinematic effects is strongly desired
Demo Reel Requirements:
Composition
Colour
Light
Motion
Front End and Typography
Presentation skills
Craftsmanship
Breadth of creative styles.
This role can be based out of either their North West UK or South East UK Studio.
As Art Director, you are responsible for creating the visual targets, and maintaining the look and feel of all the art within the game. You will have a high degree of creative control and autonomy to achieve this.
Working directly with the Producer, the Art Director is responsible for leading and communicating the game vision to a team of talented artists, while ensuring consistency. You inspire and encourage your team to push the boundaries of computer graphic visual quality and technology, and at the same time maintain a high standard of visual excellence. The goal is to deliver superb quality art that exceeds expectations without jeopardizing its integrity.
You will also be actively involved in hiring the best artists for your team, and providing them with unique and creative career challenges. The Art Director represents the art teams perspective on professional and development issues, as well as on tools to improve efficiency
You have a deep understanding of several 2D and 3D software packages. An advanced understanding of motion principles and/or training in areas such as classical animation. During your 7+ years of professional industry experience you have been responsible for leading and inspiring art production teams. To join our team, you must demonstrate solid communication and problem solving abilities. You must be strategic, as well as have an eye for detail and commitment to deadlines, delivering high quality art on time and on budget.
Due to this person leading the Art team---they need VERY strong communication and presentation skills.
This is a Senior position and will therefore be well rewarded!!
Qualifications
Prior games industry experience or film/television production, or online experience are each a major plus
Prior experience as Art Director or Lead artist working on AAA titles is preferable
Solid understanding of art and development practices
Experience directing projects that contain cinematic effects is strongly desired
Demo Reel Requirements:
Composition
Colour
Light
Motion
Front End and Typography
Presentation skills
Craftsmanship
Breadth of creative styles.
This role can be based out of either their North West UK or South East UK Studio.