Job Description - Art Director

- Positions open: Art Director - 8+ yrs of experience

Responsibilities

- Define and develop the overall visual style, tone, and artistic vision for 3D projects.
- Lead, mentor, and provide constructive feedback to a team of 3D artists, including modelers, texture artists, and animators.
- Work closely with game designers, and developers to ensure the art aligns with project goals and technical limitations.
- Define, develop, and maintain the 3D art pipeline and production workflow, ensuring efficient creation and integration of assets.
- Review all art assets and deliverables to maintain high artistic quality and consistency throughout the project.
- Create initial concepts, visual guides, and storyboards to communicate the artistic direction to the team and stakeholders.
- Ensuring all art deliverables are completed on schedule.
- Stay updated on industry trends, new software, and emerging technologies to incorporate best practices and innovate production techniques.

Qualifications

- Education: A bachelors degree in fine arts, graphic design, animation, or a related field is typically required.
- Experience: 8+ years of experience in 3D art production, with at least 2-3 years in a leadership or senior artist role, preferably within the relevant industry.

Skills

Technical skills





- Expert proficiency with industry-standard 3D software (e.g., Maya, Blender, 3ds Max, ZBrush).
- Experience with texturing and sculpting tools (e.g., Substance Painter, Adobe Creative Suite).
- A solid understanding of real-time rendering engines like Unity or Unreal Engine.
- Knowledge of technical art fundamentals, such as modelling, texturing, lighting, rendering, and optimization.

Soft skills

- The ability to develop and communicate an original and compelling visual style.
- Proven team management and mentorship skills to inspire and motivate artists.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills for presenting concepts and providing explicit feedback.
- The ability to work effectively with interdisciplinary teams and external partners.
- Strong creative and critical-thinking skills to overcome technical and artistic challenges.
- A keen eye for visual quality and consistency to ensure high-fidelity results.
- Experience with AR/VR platforms.
- Familiarity with UX/UI design principles.

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