TL;DR

Art Director (GameDev): Shaping and maintaining the visual identity of a game project with an accent on establishing artistic benchmarks, driving innovation, and ensuring consistent high-quality art production. Focus on leading and mentoring art teams, integrating cutting-edge technologies, and collaborating across disciplines to create visually compelling player experiences.

Location: Office-based in Chengdu, China

Company

%hirify_global% Chengdu is a key game studio and a full-fledged production center, contributing to %hirify_global%’s major brands and developing casual games.

What you will do

Understand and apply the project art direction, communicating the artistic vision and style guide to the local team.
Lead and mentor local concept design and visual effects teams, fostering creativity and collaboration.
Establish artistic benchmarks and conduct quality reviews of the art team to ensure unified standards.
Collaborate with animation and technical teams to align art with gameplay and technical constraints.
Stay ahead of industry trends and integrate new technologies to enhance production quality and efficiency.
Act as the primary voice of the art team in major production meetings and maintain transparent progress reporting.

Requirements

Extensive experience in game art production, including at least 2 years in a lead or director role.
Strong understanding of 3D art pipelines, technical constraints, and game engines.
Proficiency in 2D and 3D software tools and asset creation processes.
Excellent documentation, communication, and collaboration skills.
Deep knowledge of visual trends and industry-standard tools.
Passion for video game art and market awareness.

Culture & Benefits

Opportunity to work for a global leader in gaming creating original and memorable experiences.
Value diverse perspectives to help players and teams thrive.
Focus on innovation and pushing entertainment boundaries.
The company embraces a hybrid work model for general roles (this specific role is office-based).