We are currently recruiting a Senior Art Director to join our team for mobile platform game development. (Senior/Junior 2D artists are also welcome to apply; you will be working closely and reporting to the Senior Art Director.)
Key Responsibilities:
* Share your passion for excellence by creating inspiring artwork/style guides to promote the high visual quality standards we aim for and ensure that everyone is working together to meet these standards.
* Drive the vision forward by aligning with and fully understanding the art direction.
* Continually look for opportunities to innovate and improve the visual quality on all projects.
* Help to build and raise the profile of the growing art team.
* Mentor artists in the team, providing support and nurturing to encourage their continued growth, helping to improve their skills and build their knowledge and confidence.
Experience & Requirements:
* 5-7 years or more of experience in game art within the gaming industry, with an understanding of the mobile game development process. Over 2 years of experience as the lead artist on mobile game projects, and at least 1-2 successful mobile game launches with full involvement (experience with Unity development is preferred).
* An impeccable eye for aesthetic quality, visual excellence, and high attention to detail demonstrated through an impressive art portfolio.
* Highly proficient in current development tools and software including Unreal, Unity, Maya/3DS Max/Blender, Zbrush, and Substance.
* A confident art leader with excellent verbal and written communication skills. You will have the ability to articulate visual ideas with clarity and conviction and provide clear feedback and guidance.
* Good understanding of fundamental art principles; colour and lighting theory, composition, and staging techniques.
* Able to creatively supervise and drive artwork, directing other artists and leading by example.
* Agile, overseeing internal and globally diverse art teams on multiple projects from various disciplines, and able to adapt to a variety of art styles.
* Understand up-to-date game development technical processes; you will take a keen interest in the latest workflows and have an interest in learning, evaluating, and evangelizing appropriate usage of new software, tools, and technologies.
* You will have good leadership skills, be a collaborative team player, with significant game art management experience.
* You will have a calm, positive, and professional attitude alongside excellent interpersonal skills.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: €60,000.00-€95,000.00 per year
Additional pay:
* Overtime pay
* Yearly bonus
Benefits:
* Bike to work scheme
* On-site parking
* Private medical insurance
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday
Application question(s):
* Please state your Visa status in Ireland.
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Dublin 1, CO. Dublin
Expected start date: 01/12/2024
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