art lead for videogames
Art Lead for videogame development studio
Summary:
GameInvest (www.gameinvest.net), a Portuguese videogame developer, seeks an Art Lead to direct its art team in the development of high quality artwork for videogames. The art team is responsible for the creation of characters, environments, visual effects and user interfaces. The Art Lead reports to the Production Manager and will work with the Design Lead to drive the art team to follow the designers’ creative vision and with the Technical Lead to assure the artwork meets all technical requirements.
Description:
· Collaborates with the management team in the creation of high-quality videogames.
· Leads and manages the art team in the creation of consistent, high-quality artwork, such as characters, environments, visual effects and user interfaces.
· Drives the art team to meet project deadlines and milestones under budget.
· Creates and assists with management of project schedules and resource planning.
· Identifies and/or selects quality development partnerships (art outsourcers).
· Regularly reviews, provides feedback and approves all art content.
· Facilitates and manages all art team communication, both internal and external.
· Identifies and anticipates artistic problems and communicates solutions to the appropriate project managers.
· Identifies and solves visual problems within the games.
· Conducts critiques with clear and consistent direction to the art team.
· Ensures adequate pre-production and testing of new concepts/techniques is complete prior to production of title.
· Researches and analyzes competitive products and makes recommendations to the management team.
· Demonstrates a high level of creativity and originality in treatments of licensed IP and licensor style guides without violating license issues or create style guides if none exist.
· Is responsible for mentoring, training, career direction and performance evaluations for the art team.
· Oversees creation of marketing material for effective marketing, PR and promotion, often with little notice.
Requirements:
· Professional experience with art team leading or art direction.
· Must demonstrate an ability to present to and manage teams well, providing inspirational leadership and mentoring to artists at all levels.
· Capable of identifying and recommending needs for art-specific tools to enhance or control visual aspects of game.
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills (Portuguese and English); must be able to communicate difficult and creative concepts in a clear and concise manner; capable of writing design documentation defining needs.
· Excellent presentation skills.
· Strong understanding of how the art pipeline works, both technically and managerially, and how to create/modify and monitor it.
· Advanced understanding of several 2D and 3D software packages.
· Follow the vision and provide clear direction for artists while maintaining a high level of quality and consistency.
· Contribute innovative and original ideas towards all aspects of game art and production.
· Set an example for all team members by regularly demonstrating strong work ethics, quality of work, teamwork, motivation and solid leadership.
· Must have excellent leadership, communication and interpersonal skills.
· A solid understanding of the various technical disciplines that go into game art including: concept design, graphic design, animation, environment modeling, character modeling, texturing, lighting and rigging.
· Experience in motion graphic and cinematic development a plus.
· A portfolio review is required. We prefer web-based submissions, but will evaluate DVDs if necessary.
· Must be passionate for computer and videogames!!!
We will be accepting applications only until September 18th. Please refer the position “Art Lead” in the subject of your e-mail.
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