Job Details

• Position: Art Director
• Location: In-Person(Bangalore, India) or Global, Remote
• Type: Full-time
• Reports To: CEO
• Number of Openings: 1

Job Overview:

As Art Director, you’ll lead the visual direction of our games, ensuring a consistent and compelling art style that enhances gameplay. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams, manage the art pipeline, and guide the art team to deliver high-quality assets. Additionally, you’ll mentor artists and drive key art decisions to bring the game’s vision to life.

Key Responsibilities:

• Define and Maintain Visual Direction:
  
  • Define the overall narrative, visual identity, art style, and aesthetic direction.
  • Ensure consistency and coherence in the game’s visual elements (characters, environments, lighting) that align with gameplay and narrative goals.
  • Lead decisions on character designs, environments, lighting, and map themes, ensuring that key artistic choices are aligned with both gameplay and business objectives.
• Oversee Art Production Pipelines:
  
  • Define concept requirements and oversee the translation of concepts into final assets.
  • Ensure efficient and scalable art pipelines, collaborating with technical leads to integrate art assets into the production workflow smoothly.
  • Ensure the art team is well-integrated within the broader development team, optimizing collaboration across all disciplines to meet project goals.
  • Work closely with Design, Engineering, and Level Design teams to ensure artistic elements are optimized for gameplay performance and technical constraints.
• Quality Bar:
  
  • Maintain high standards of visual quality across all game assets, from characters to environments and UI elements.
• Mentor and Guide the Art Team:
  
  • Provide ongoing feedback to artists, guiding them in their processes and technical execution to improve their skills and enhance the quality of their work.
  • Foster an environment of continuous learning, supporting younger artists and driving the team towards creative excellence.

Requirements:

• Experience:
  
  • A minimum of 8+ years of experience as an art director, senior concept artist, or lead artist on AAA console/PC projects (mobile game experience is a huge plus)
  • Proven track record of overseeing artistic direction for AAA titles or similar projects.
  • Strong understanding of game engines (Unreal/Unity), and proficiency with industry-standard creative tools (Maya, Photoshop, Substance, etc.).
• Skills:
  
  • Strong understanding of visual storytelling, color theory, lighting, and composition.
  • Excellent communication and leadership skills with the ability to provide clear feedback and inspire creativity across teams.
  • Experience managing art production pipelines and delivery of high-quality assets.
• Portfolio:
  
  • A portfolio showcasing your artistic vision, leadership ability, and experience in maintaining consistency and quality across large-scale projects.
• Preferred:
  
  • Experience working on shooter or extraction games.
  • Technical understanding of optimizing game art for mobile performance.
  • A passion for gaming and deep knowledge of game art trends.