[Art] Project Art Director Canada

Description

The primary role of this position is project art production and the quality of work performed by the project members. Setting the vision and technical direction for the project. Initiating and participating in hiring new team members based on the company goals and project needs.

Requirements

Experience in the Art Director position 3+ years; at least 1 AAA project released in this role.

Behavioural skills

• Strategic thinking, desire to develop the team

• Constant self-development and the desire to develop others

• High quality standards and artistic taste

• Excellent communication and teamwork skills

Technical skills

• Strong understanding of artistic and technical aspects of project direction

• Ability to develop project style and artistic direction

• Art skills and hands-on ability – enough to support a team with quick placeholders and experimental assets, both 2D and 3D

• Ability to create paintovers and provide feedback

• Deep industry knowledge

• The ability to objectively evaluate the work of others and give constructive feedback

• Knowledge of English (Upper Intermediate)

Responsibilities

1.1 Ability to develop the visual target and quality bar for the project

1.2 Estimation and planning of the work on assets in different subdivisions

1.3 Gathering a proper team to achieve the project goals

1.4 Communicating with the client to solve any technical and artistic issues

1.5 Developing pipelines and documentation for project needs. Writing documentation and technical specifications.

1.6 Participating in recruitment process in collaboration with team leads and Sub-Division Directors of the subdivision

1.7 Creation of the “golden standard” assets to meet the quality requirements of the project

1.8 Supporting the project during different stages of production and after release, if needed