Game Art Director
Summary:
Studio Ellipsis is seeking a hands-on senior Art Director with a flair for distinctive stylized visual universes and a talent for world-building. As we embark on our ambitious Cross-Platform project we envision an art style that transcends the confines of the gaming world. If you possess the artistic prowess to create iconic visuals and want to help forge a vibrant visual universe come help us make waves across multiple media landscapes!
Responsibilities:
- Define a vibrant stylized art direction and help shape an original universe.
- Collaborate intensively with the Creative Director a tight-knit senior team and the creative Executive Producer to ensure the games artistic language harmonizes with gameplay and the broader universe.
- Embrace a hands-on approach diving deep into the trenches to craft refine and polish visual assets setting the benchmark for artistic excellence.
- Be the creative lighthouse for a select team of artists guiding them to produce standout assets that embody our distinct art style.
- Foster synergy with world-building and marketing divisions ensuring the games artistic DNA is compatible with comics animated series and promotional narratives.
- Unyielding desire to explore new visual horizons continuously pushing artistic boundaries in gaming and broader media.
- Craft stunning concept artwork translating abstract ideas into visual masterpieces shaping the world inspiring the team and aiding the projects visualization.
- Offer continuous mentorship to the art team fostering an environment of relentless innovation passion and growth.
- A constant learner ever eager to absorb the latest in art trends tools and techniques.
Requirements:
- Bachelors degree in Art Design or a related discipline. Masters degree or substantial industry tenure highly preferred.
- Proven leadership in the art direction of prominent projects with a clear tilt towards stylized non-realistic aesthetics.
- A captivating portfolio demonstrating your prowess in creating diverse and pioneering visual styles adaptable across various mediums.
- Deep expertise in modern art tools software and methodologies matched by a commitment to staying hands-on.
- Exceptional ability to galvanize nurture and steer a dedicated team of artists ensuring a unified and standout visual narrative.
- Concept art skills are a definite plus showcasing your ability to visualize and communicate ideas during the projects nascent stages.
- Stellar communication abilities ensuring intricate artistic visions are clearly conveyed discussed and executed within a senior team.
Required Experience:
Director