Art Director [f/m] job
Posted: May 27, 2011
Post subject: Art Director [f/m] job
Post subject: Art Director [f/m] job
YAGER Development GmbH is looking for Art Director [f/m]
Starting Date: immediately
Job details: Art Director [f/m]
We are seeking a passionate and experienced Art Director to inspire our teams and drive the creative vision of our upcoming projects.
The Art Director is responsible for setting a creative direction that will inspire and convince our teams and external partners. This direction should push our boundaries to drive artistic excellence within the studio, whilst being sensitive to our project constraints. Throughout the course of the project, he/she will maintain the visual integrity in all art domains, and ensure they are delivered to the highest quality on schedule and within budget. The director will review and evaluate artistic designs and decisions and work with the Lead Artist and Project Producer to resolve conflicts. Last but not least, he will continuously coach and support our artists in their growth towards becoming highly skilled and creative professionals.
Responsibilities
Establish and communicate a strong and consistent vision on projects, and work continuously to raise the bar of artistic excellence
Be solution oriented and help leads make better decision through games-industry knowledge
Mentor artists, supplying them with direction and best practice
Participate in the hiring process for all art positions
Working with art, animation and engineering leads, devise efficient art pipelines that support rapid iterations, minimize waste, optimize memory/performance footprint and deliver consistent quality
Produce key concept art for the project, and properly delegate to other concept artists, ensuring they work to their strengths and to the projects priorities
Qualifications
5+ years in Art Director position, with proven track record of managing large teams to success and shipping games on multiple platforms
Demonstrates compelling vision and passion for Art Department and the presented project
Problem solver (i.e. solution driven) and self starter with highly organizational skills
Displays great communication, presentation and leadership skills
Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbal and in written
A broad knowledge and interest in console and PC games
Desirable skills
Experience with the Unreal Engine
Join Our Team!
Please send your application (letter of application, C.V., digital working samples, references max. 10MB) along with salary and availability details to the attention of our HR Department to jobs@yager.de. Please be sure to reference \"Art Director (f/m)\" in the subject line of your email.
Location: YAGER is an independent developer of computer and video games based in Berlin, Germany. We are specialized in the creation of AAA, multi-platform action experiences, for a global audience. Attention to detail is a hallmark of our development; from refining game play to the point of excellence, to instilling both the stories and the environments with enough depth and detail to set our products apart.
We are an English speaking studio with more than 100 people from 15 different countries. This rich mix of individual skills, backgrounds, and perspectives creates an open-minded and collaborative atmosphere vital to the success of our productions.
Contact info:
email - jobs@yager.de
address - Pfuelstr. 5, 10997 Berlin, Germany
web site - www.yager.de
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Starting Date: immediately
Job details: Art Director [f/m]
We are seeking a passionate and experienced Art Director to inspire our teams and drive the creative vision of our upcoming projects.
The Art Director is responsible for setting a creative direction that will inspire and convince our teams and external partners. This direction should push our boundaries to drive artistic excellence within the studio, whilst being sensitive to our project constraints. Throughout the course of the project, he/she will maintain the visual integrity in all art domains, and ensure they are delivered to the highest quality on schedule and within budget. The director will review and evaluate artistic designs and decisions and work with the Lead Artist and Project Producer to resolve conflicts. Last but not least, he will continuously coach and support our artists in their growth towards becoming highly skilled and creative professionals.
Responsibilities
Establish and communicate a strong and consistent vision on projects, and work continuously to raise the bar of artistic excellence
Be solution oriented and help leads make better decision through games-industry knowledge
Mentor artists, supplying them with direction and best practice
Participate in the hiring process for all art positions
Working with art, animation and engineering leads, devise efficient art pipelines that support rapid iterations, minimize waste, optimize memory/performance footprint and deliver consistent quality
Produce key concept art for the project, and properly delegate to other concept artists, ensuring they work to their strengths and to the projects priorities
Qualifications
5+ years in Art Director position, with proven track record of managing large teams to success and shipping games on multiple platforms
Demonstrates compelling vision and passion for Art Department and the presented project
Problem solver (i.e. solution driven) and self starter with highly organizational skills
Displays great communication, presentation and leadership skills
Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbal and in written
A broad knowledge and interest in console and PC games
Desirable skills
Experience with the Unreal Engine
Join Our Team!
Please send your application (letter of application, C.V., digital working samples, references max. 10MB) along with salary and availability details to the attention of our HR Department to jobs@yager.de. Please be sure to reference \"Art Director (f/m)\" in the subject line of your email.
Location: YAGER is an independent developer of computer and video games based in Berlin, Germany. We are specialized in the creation of AAA, multi-platform action experiences, for a global audience. Attention to detail is a hallmark of our development; from refining game play to the point of excellence, to instilling both the stories and the environments with enough depth and detail to set our products apart.
We are an English speaking studio with more than 100 people from 15 different countries. This rich mix of individual skills, backgrounds, and perspectives creates an open-minded and collaborative atmosphere vital to the success of our productions.
Contact info:
email - jobs@yager.de
address - Pfuelstr. 5, 10997 Berlin, Germany
web site - www.yager.de
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