Art Director
Gameloft, an international publisher and developer of video games, is seeking a gifted Art Director to manage our Art teams in Toronto and help create the next generation of exciting new games.
The Art Director will have remarkable leadership skills with the ability to share his/her knowledge and be a skilled communicator with excellent team management skills. He or She will also have to be able to work independently under pressure to produce results under a tight schedule.
The projects in question are for social / casual video games on the iPhone, iPad, tablets, social networks and mobile phones. As a key member of the development team, youll take charge of the initial concept and game design and see it through to final delivery.
Responsibilities:
Lead, mentor, supervise and inspire 3D art team in creating social/casual games
Assist in the art direction of the games in its pre-production stages and create characters and backgrounds
Establish style and implement vision of the games; character, environment, logo, user interface design
Ensure the quality follow-up in the production process
Maintain effective communication with supervisors, team artists and other departments within the company to manage expectations and results, and ensure all project targets are met or exceeded
Qualifications:
4-6 years art director/lead concept artist experience
Highly motivated, with a deep passion for video games
From a technical perspective - master at Photoshop and/or Flash. (skills with 3D software is a big plus)
Aesthetically you fit into cute / casual / social / cartoony concept arts
Strong, proven knowledge and skills in fonts, graphic design principles, user interface function and design (tailored for social / casual games clean, simple, fresh and readable art assets)
Ability to carry an idea from the conception to delivery
Comfortable with iterations
Superior eye for light, value, composition, color, staging
Strong foundation in the traditional arts
Track record in delivering excellent work while managing dynamic, competing priorities
Your organizational and interpersonal skills enable you to deliver quality projects under strict deadlines
Excellent written and spoken communication skills
Autonomous and versatile with a high level of creativity
*Important*
Please send your resume, motivation letter and portfolio to the following email address:
toronto-job@gameloft.com
Thank you for your interest in Gameloft.
Why work for Gameloft?
Join one of the most exciting industrial sectors today, whose partners and clients include Apple, Microsoft, Nokia, Google, Nintendo, Samsung, and telecommunication carriers
Experience an exceptional, dynamic, demanding and motivating working environment within a fast-growing company
Work in an international environment where you can communicate with other countries and cultures on a daily basis
Enjoy excellent local working conditions (good office space quality, located in Toronto)
We offer competitive salaries and excellent benefit packages
The Art Director will have remarkable leadership skills with the ability to share his/her knowledge and be a skilled communicator with excellent team management skills. He or She will also have to be able to work independently under pressure to produce results under a tight schedule.
The projects in question are for social / casual video games on the iPhone, iPad, tablets, social networks and mobile phones. As a key member of the development team, youll take charge of the initial concept and game design and see it through to final delivery.
Responsibilities:
Lead, mentor, supervise and inspire 3D art team in creating social/casual games
Assist in the art direction of the games in its pre-production stages and create characters and backgrounds
Establish style and implement vision of the games; character, environment, logo, user interface design
Ensure the quality follow-up in the production process
Maintain effective communication with supervisors, team artists and other departments within the company to manage expectations and results, and ensure all project targets are met or exceeded
Qualifications:
4-6 years art director/lead concept artist experience
Highly motivated, with a deep passion for video games
From a technical perspective - master at Photoshop and/or Flash. (skills with 3D software is a big plus)
Aesthetically you fit into cute / casual / social / cartoony concept arts
Strong, proven knowledge and skills in fonts, graphic design principles, user interface function and design (tailored for social / casual games clean, simple, fresh and readable art assets)
Ability to carry an idea from the conception to delivery
Comfortable with iterations
Superior eye for light, value, composition, color, staging
Strong foundation in the traditional arts
Track record in delivering excellent work while managing dynamic, competing priorities
Your organizational and interpersonal skills enable you to deliver quality projects under strict deadlines
Excellent written and spoken communication skills
Autonomous and versatile with a high level of creativity
*Important*
Please send your resume, motivation letter and portfolio to the following email address:
toronto-job@gameloft.com
Thank you for your interest in Gameloft.
Why work for Gameloft?
Join one of the most exciting industrial sectors today, whose partners and clients include Apple, Microsoft, Nokia, Google, Nintendo, Samsung, and telecommunication carriers
Experience an exceptional, dynamic, demanding and motivating working environment within a fast-growing company
Work in an international environment where you can communicate with other countries and cultures on a daily basis
Enjoy excellent local working conditions (good office space quality, located in Toronto)
We offer competitive salaries and excellent benefit packages