31stunion Art Director at 31st Union to lead Associate Art Directors and Art Leads, owning visual direction for a major game area. Responsible for setting quality standards, managing art resources, and partnering with technical and creative teams.
Responsibilities
Lead, coach, and develop Associate Art Directors and Art Leads, including performance reviews and career paths
Lead hiring for the department, including defining roles and growing the team
Manage art resources and scope within budget and production constraints
Art Direction and Quality
Own the art direction and visual development for your area and its implementation in the game
Translate the Creative and Art Vision into benchmarks, standards, and plans with stakeholders in other departments.
Set quality assurance protocols and drive the review strategy for artwork
Review and approve work and serve as an internal art critic, keeping style consistent across disciplines
Communicate the visual plan through specifications, style guides, reference material, and presentations
Technology and Pipeline Partnership
Work with Tech Art, Engineering, and Tools teams to create a rendering and tools plan that supports art goals
Partner with Creative, Design, Narrative and Production to keep a cohesive approach
Qualification
Bachelor's degree in Art or Fine Art10+ years in AAA game development3+ years in an Art DirectorStrong visual taste and creative visionExperience hiringStrong communicationSubject to those same considerationsAs an equal opportunity employer
Required
Bachelor's degree in Art or Fine Art, or equivalent experience
10+ years in AAA game development, including at least 2 shipped AAA titles
3+ years in an Art Director, Associate Art Director, or equivalent senior leadership role
Proven experience leading and growing best in class art teams
Thorough understanding of the full development cycle, from concept through release
Deep knowledge of the methods behind leading-edge visuals, from tools to techniques to technology.
Strong visual taste and creative vision, with the ability to communicate it clearly
Experience hiring, supervising, and writing meaningful feedback and performance reviews
Strong communication, project management, and stakeholder management skills
A champion of high standards who embraces change and pushes for progress
Preferred
Experience with hybrid or distributed teams and co-dev
Experience in a proprietary or in-house engine environment
Passion for games and for pushing what is possible in interactive entertainment
The pay range for this position in San Mateo, California at the start of employment is expected to be between $182,800 and $270,520 per Year. However, base pay offered is based on market location, and may vary further depending on individualized factors for job candidates, such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations.
Subject to those same considerations, the total compensation package for employees in regular roles may also include other elements, including a bonus and/or equity awards, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, provided that temporary or intern roles will not be eligible for many of these payments or benefits. Details of participation in compensation and benefit plans (if applicable) will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an "at-will position" and the company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation or benefit program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.
31st Union prides itself on the diversity of its team members, partners, and communities. For this reason, we remain committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all aspects of the employment relationship, from recruitment and hiring through compensation, benefits, discipline and termination. This means that employment at 31st Union depends on your substantive ability, objective qualifications and work ethic – not on your age, race (including traits historically associated with race, including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles), height, weight, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity and expression), alienage or citizenship status, transgender, military or veteran status, physical or mental disability (actual or perceived), medical condition, AIDS/HIV, denial of family and medical care leave, genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, pregnancy status, childbirth, breastfeeding (or related medical conditions), marital status or registered domestic partner status, political activity or affiliation, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking, arrest record, or taking or requesting statutorily protected leaves, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local laws.
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