Art Director (Gamedev)

TL;DR

Art Director (Gamedev): Defining and maintaining the overarching artistic vision for an ambitious new open-world AAA game with an accent on visual quality and consistency. Focus on establishing visual benchmarks, mentoring art teams, and integrating art within the technical framework.

Location: Royal Leamington Spa, UK

Company

A leading AAA game development studio committed to creating world-class gaming experiences.

What you will do

• Develop and communicate the artistic vision for the project, setting high standards for quality and style.
• Lead and coordinate art teams across multiple disciplines, including environment, character, animation, and UI arts.
• Establish visual benchmarks, style guides, and workflows to maintain consistency and efficiency.
• Collaborate with technical art, design, and engineering departments to integrate art within the technical framework.
• Provide mentorship and constructive feedback to artists to foster growth and maintain motivation.

Requirements

• Extensive experience directing art on AAA game projects.
• Deep understanding of current gaming trends, art styles, and production pipelines.
• Proficiency with industry-standard content creation tools and game engines, such as Unreal Engine.
• Strong leadership, communication, and collaboration skills.

Nice to have

• Previous experience in open-world game development.
• Track record of shipped AAA titles.
• Experience working in multidisciplinary teams and agile development environments.
• Diverse portfolio showcasing a range of artistic styles and genres.

Culture & Benefits

• 25 days holiday, plus an additional day for your birthday.
• Studio shutdown between Christmas and New Year.
• Bonus scheme and private pension scheme.
• Private healthcare.