Art Director - RPG
Daybreak Games - San Diego, California, United States, 92189![Daybreak Games](/api/image?src=https%3A%2F%2Fgeneral-board-default.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fdesk-360x180.webp&w=640&q=75&f=webp)
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Live DevelopmentLocation:
San Diego, CA / RemoteEmployee Type:
Full TimeSalary Range : $131,000 - $168,000, depends upon locationTHE OPPORTUNITYThe Art Director is responsible for leading the art team on a new project in creating high quality assets and work in conjunction with team directors to deliver a compelling game play experience in the Live Development Dept. at Rogue Planet Games in San Diego, CA. Reporting to the Executive Producer, this position will be responsible for:Establishing a unified artistic direction, vision, and high production standard in the creation of a polished cross-platform gameLeading the collaborative development of conceptual artwork, sketches, storyboards and product pitches which define and convey your artistic visionActively taking part in the game development process to ensure we create a clear artistic visionCommunicating art direction goals on an executive level with corporate teams and external partnersWorking with the Creative Director/Studio Heads to ensure that art priorities are effectively defined, and processes meet the product’s goals in a timely fashionContributing innovative ideas and/or original assets for all aspects of game prototyping, production, and developmentThe creation of style guides and related materials for internal and external teamsPlaying game on a regular basis and provide feedback on visualsRegularly meeting with art leads to define art quality standardsProviding inspiration to art staff and facilitating training opportunities to develop all art disciplinesOverseeing all art hiring, training, development & resourcingWhat craft expertise you’ll have:Tools/Technology /Knowledge
UE3/UE4 experience is a plus
Craft Experience
Extensive experience and knowledge of technical and traditional art processes and production pipelinesExcellent eye for graphical quality and knowledge of techniques used to achieve specific visual targets
Other CriteriaExperience
Years of Experience: 5+ years industry experience as a Senior Artist/Art DirectorRequired: Experience leading a team with strength in collaborating with Senior and Executive level leadership teamsDesired: Strong experience developing for a live product, 1 shipped MMO, Action or RPG title preferred
Additionally, you should possess
Proven ability to manage time, self-organize, and meet deadlinesAbility to foster a dynamic and collaborative team environmentStrong communication skillsDemonstrate critical thinking, problem solving, and decision-making capabilitiesHighly organized with strong attention to detailGrowth Mindset
We invite you to get in the game with us and help us make exciting experiences!ABOUT OUR COMPANYDaybreak Game Company LLC
is a recognized worldwide leader in massively multiplayer online games. Best known for blockbuster hits and franchises such as DC Universe™ Online, PlanetSide®, EverQuest®, and Dungeons and Dragons Online®, Daybreak creates, develops, and provides compelling online entertainment for millions of gamers worldwide. We are the game publisher for Darkpaw Studios, Rogue Planet Gaming Studio, Dimensional Ink Games, and Standing Stone Games. To top it off, we are making games in three of the coolest cities in the United States: San Diego, Austin, and Boston. We make games that bring people together and build lasting communities and are totally devoted to delivering the ultimate gaming experience! Find out more about our company at
www.daybreakgames.com .Be Aware of Fraudulent Recruiting ActivitiesDaybreak Game Company will never ask applicants to provide their social security numbers, date of birth, bank account information or other sensitive information in job applications. Additionally, our recruiters do not communicate with applicants through free e-mail accounts (Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or through online messaging apps (WhatsApp, Hangouts). We will never ask applicants to provide payment during the hiring process or extend an offer without conducting a phone, live video or in-person interview. Please contact Daybreak Game Company’s People & Culture team at people@daybreakgames.com if you encounter a recruiter or see a job opportunity that seems suspicious.Daybreak Game Company, LLC. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to Diversity in the workplace.
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