Art Director (Game Art)

TL;DR

Art Director (Game Art): Providing art direction and mentorship across multidisciplinary teams in the gaming industry with an accent on improving art and design pipelines and maintaining quality across all projects. Focus on creating efficient art pipelines, recruiting talent, and standardizing art quality to drive business growth.

Location: Shanghai, China

Company

hirify.global is an art outsourcing company headquartered in Shanghai with branches globally, specializing in art for games and film.

What you will do

• Work with 2D & 3D artists and animators to provide feedback and direction.
• Create, strategize, and improve efficient art & design pipelines and tooling.
• Find and recruit talents for art teams and products.
• Provide design and art feedback to internal artists and external partners.
• Partner with art Leads, management leads, and the business team to standardize art quality and drive company growth.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in the gaming industry, providing art direction and mentorship across multi-disciplinary teams.
• Proficient with 3DMAX, MAYA, Photoshop, Substance Painter, Substance Designer, Houdini, Unreal, and Unity.
• Expert knowledge of illustration, concept/design, 3D, animation, and the creative development process.
• Strong understanding of game art principles.
• Display leadership expertise, a collaborative spirit, and decision-making skills.

Nice to have

• Fluency in spoken English and Mandarin.

Culture & Benefits

• Join a team of over 300 veteran artists.
• Opportunity to work with western clients.
• Collaborative environment with focus on creativity.
• Emphasis on persistent self-education.