Art Lead (m/f/d)

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Requirements:

• Proven experience in the video game industry as a Senior Artist or Art Lead.
• Strong artistic skills, with a portfolio that demonstrates expertise in various art styles, including 2D and 3D art.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with both in-house and outsourced art teams.
• Proficiency with industry-standard art tools and software.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and a creative mindset.
• Knowledge of game development processes and pipelines.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams, including managing and coordinating art outsourcing relationships

Responsibilities:

• Lead and inspire a team of artists, providing management, mentorship and guidance to ensure they produce high-quality art assets in line with the game's artistic direction.
• Define and communicate the artistic vision and style for our games, ensuring that it aligns with the overall game design and narrative, and is consistent across all art assets.
• Occasionally contribute to art production by working on assets as needed to meet project goals.
• Develop and optimize art production pipelines and workflows to enhance efficiency and ensure timely delivery of art assets.
• Collaborate with game designers, narrative designers, and other cross-functional teams to ensure that the art team supports and enhances the overall gameplay and player experience.
• Maintain strict quality control standards, conduct art reviews, and provide constructive feedback to ensure that all art assets meet the highest visual and technical standards.
• Manage art production schedules, resource allocation, and priorities to ensure the on-time and on-budget delivery of art assets.
• Identify and improve our outsourcing pipeline to help streamline asset integration.
• Maintain asset tracking throughout the stages of production.
• Create documentation, asset specs, and supporting reference materials with clear instructions.