Art Director job
Posted: October 19, 2006
Post subject: Art Director
Post subject: Art Director
subject: Art Director , iWin, Inc.
iWin, Inc. is looking for Art Director
duration - Full Time
Job details: Art Director iWin is seeking a Art Director to manage a team of talented artists in the design and production of art for all downloadable and web-based games. This person needs to be extremely creative and proficient, with a solid understanding of 2D and 3D graphics. In addition, the Art Director must be well-versed in creating backgrounds, characters, objects, and UI. This job will cover all aspects of art design including particle effects, animation, color choices, logo treatments, and more. The Art Director will be responsible for each phase of production from concept design to post-production work. This person must be flexible enough to address a large variety of art styles as they relate to games in different genres.
Responsibilities and Essential Functions Include:
Supervise a team of internal/external artists, identifying the appropriate needs and resources to support the growing business
Inspire creativity and style that will continue to innovate how art can be used in a game
Manage state-of-the-art graphic design and production for all games (predominantly downloadable PC and web-based games, but also includes mobile, Xbox, Mac and other platforms)
Provide visual direction during the pre-production, production, and post-production phases of game development
Work closely with producers, developers and game designers to maximize the overall player experience
Present concepts and ideas for game development and marketing materials
Keep production tools current to support ongoing art needs
Schedule, budget, and track all art assets
Qualifications:
High level of creativity whose art choices will appeal to the casual gamer market
Ability to provide constructive, specific feedback on concepts, styles, color choices, and processes,
Careful attention to licensed IP requirements and style guides
Clear understanding of how to integrate backgrounds, characters, objects, and UI to ensure continuity, clarity, and enhanced gameplay
5-10 years prior management experience
Shipped at least 3-5 high quality games as an Art Director
Strong technical knowledge to integrate art into a game
Solid ability to weave game play with storytelling art
Thorough understanding of art production processes for downloadable and web-based games
Proficient in Photoshop, Illustrator and 3D software packages
Understanding of file size optimization
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Well-organized and systematic in approach to tasks
Requires positive attitude for an energetic start-up environment.
Hours and Compensation:
Full Time
Compensation commensurate with experience.
Benefits include paid time off, stock options, 401(k) and medical/dental insurance.
Office located in SOMA next to AT&T; Park.
Our address is:
iWin, Inc.
625 2nd Street, Suite 201
San Francisco, CA 94107
Location: San Francisco, California, United States
Contact info:
Our address is:
iWin, Inc.
625 2nd Street, Suite 201
San Francisco, CA 94107
http://www.iwin.com
E-mail: gamejobs@iwin.com
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iWin, Inc. is looking for Art Director
duration - Full Time
Job details: Art Director iWin is seeking a Art Director to manage a team of talented artists in the design and production of art for all downloadable and web-based games. This person needs to be extremely creative and proficient, with a solid understanding of 2D and 3D graphics. In addition, the Art Director must be well-versed in creating backgrounds, characters, objects, and UI. This job will cover all aspects of art design including particle effects, animation, color choices, logo treatments, and more. The Art Director will be responsible for each phase of production from concept design to post-production work. This person must be flexible enough to address a large variety of art styles as they relate to games in different genres.
Responsibilities and Essential Functions Include:
Supervise a team of internal/external artists, identifying the appropriate needs and resources to support the growing business
Inspire creativity and style that will continue to innovate how art can be used in a game
Manage state-of-the-art graphic design and production for all games (predominantly downloadable PC and web-based games, but also includes mobile, Xbox, Mac and other platforms)
Provide visual direction during the pre-production, production, and post-production phases of game development
Work closely with producers, developers and game designers to maximize the overall player experience
Present concepts and ideas for game development and marketing materials
Keep production tools current to support ongoing art needs
Schedule, budget, and track all art assets
Qualifications:
High level of creativity whose art choices will appeal to the casual gamer market
Ability to provide constructive, specific feedback on concepts, styles, color choices, and processes,
Careful attention to licensed IP requirements and style guides
Clear understanding of how to integrate backgrounds, characters, objects, and UI to ensure continuity, clarity, and enhanced gameplay
5-10 years prior management experience
Shipped at least 3-5 high quality games as an Art Director
Strong technical knowledge to integrate art into a game
Solid ability to weave game play with storytelling art
Thorough understanding of art production processes for downloadable and web-based games
Proficient in Photoshop, Illustrator and 3D software packages
Understanding of file size optimization
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Well-organized and systematic in approach to tasks
Requires positive attitude for an energetic start-up environment.
Hours and Compensation:
Full Time
Compensation commensurate with experience.
Benefits include paid time off, stock options, 401(k) and medical/dental insurance.
Office located in SOMA next to AT&T; Park.
Our address is:
iWin, Inc.
625 2nd Street, Suite 201
San Francisco, CA 94107
Location: San Francisco, California, United States
Contact info:
Our address is:
iWin, Inc.
625 2nd Street, Suite 201
San Francisco, CA 94107
http://www.iwin.com
E-mail: gamejobs@iwin.com
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