Senior Art Director (Gamedev)

TL;DR

Senior Art Director (Gamedev): Leading art teams and establishing visual direction for AAA game projects with an accent on style guide development, team mentorship, and high-quality asset production. Focus on aligning artistic vision with technical constraints, managing cross-studio pipelines, and ensuring client satisfaction through high-level creative oversight.

Location: Hybrid in Box Hill, VIC, Australia

Company

Global provider of creative and technical services to the video games industry, supporting AAA publishers across the entire game lifecycle.

What you will do

• Lead and mentor diverse teams of artists and designers to foster professional growth and artistic development.
• Establish and communicate a clear artistic vision and maintain comprehensive style guides.
• Oversee production pipelines to ensure timely delivery of high-quality assets while meeting budgetary allocations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate innovative art solutions and best practices.
• Manage client relationships, translating requirements into actionable artistic directives.
• Coordinate with external partners and outsourced teams to ensure alignment with quality standards.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5+ years in an art leadership role (Art Director or Associate Art Director).
• Proven experience in AAA game development.
• Proficiency in Unreal Engine, Unity, Maya, Photoshop, and Substance Suite.
• Demonstrated ability to define and maintain a cohesive artistic vision across entire projects.
• Experience managing complex art production pipelines, including budgeting, scheduling, and resource allocation.
• Strong communication skills for collaboration with game design, engineering, and production teams.

Nice to have

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Fine Arts, Digital Art, Game Design, or a related field.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to work with some of the world's largest publishers and most popular AAA games.
• Collaborative environment within a global network of over 70 studios.
• Focus on continuous team development and professional artistic growth.
• Flexible hybrid working pattern.

Hiring process

• Initial application review followed by a Teams or Phone interview.
• Potential online assessment for selected candidates.
• Two final interviews, which can be conducted onsite or remote.