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Art Director

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💎 Seniority level: Director, 8+ years

📍 Location: Canada

💸 Salary: 110000.0 - 150000.0 CAD per year

🔍 Industry: Game Development

🏢 Company: Smoking Gun Interactive👥 1-10IndustrialInformation TechnologyMobileOnline Games

🗣️ Languages: English

⏳ Experience: 8+ years

🪄 Skills: LeadershipAndroidGame DevelopmentPeople ManagementCommunication SkillsMentoringAttention to detailOrganizational skills

Requirements:
  • 8+ years of experience as an art director, senior concept artist, or lead artist.
  • Expert level knowledge of concept art, illustration, UI/UX design, and 3D sculpting.
  • Demonstrable mastery of art fundamentals including lighting, form, and composition.
  • Expertise with current-gen production tools and graphics engines.
  • Strong experience in team workflow planning and task delegation.
  • Exceptional attention to detail and positive management track record.
  • Excellent knowledge of game development realities and communication skills.
  • Passion for games and games as an art form.
Responsibilities:
  • Develop, communicate and champion artistic direction for projects across various genres.
  • Participate in project pitches, including art direction and client communication.
  • Collaborate with management to deliver cohesive art style.
  • Directly manage artists and conduct performance evaluations.
  • Lead recruitment efforts and make hiring decisions.
  • Establish art production pipelines and maintain workflow.
  • Provide feedback to ensure consistency in art direction across disciplines.
  • Supervise and approve work completed by art teams.
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